Best waterfall trails in Baiersbronn
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- 4.6 (133)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrMultifaceted, certified premium hiking trail in the Central Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This route is a gourmet trail in the Black Forest. The circular hike begins in the Sankenbach valley and then leads along the Kienbächle to the romantic Sankenbachsee. It is one of five cirque lakes that formed in the last and penultimate ice age. It continues with a moderately difficult ascent along the steep Karwand to the two-stage waterfalls up to the Kniebis, on to the Stöckerkopf. You now go...
- 4.4 (78)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This is a beautiful route that includes three hiking highlights worth seeing. First you reach the "Ellbachseeblick" viewing platform, before continuing to the Ellbachsee. In the later course of the hike you pass the Sankenbach waterfalls, which fall more than 40 m in several stages. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as the path to the Ellbachseeblick can be very slippery when wet. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.5 (49)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis hike leads through the Black Forest National Park and connects the Sankenbachsee lake with the picturesque Ellbachsee lake. The tour usually starts at the Sankenbach parking lot or the chairlift parking lot in Baiersbronn. The Sankenbach waterfalls are a special experience, where visitors can open the sluice manually to let the dammed water cascade down. In the dense fir and spruce forests, you can often spot alpine newts in the waters and, with a bit of luck, the rare capercaillie. The...
- 4.4 (56)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrWonderful, panoramic hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The loop starts in Baiersbronn very close to the Baiersbronn school station and leads through the forest and along the Sankenbach stream to the idyllic Sankenbachsee lake. From here it is not far to the waterfalls. Then the descent begins, which is quite steep in places, past the Glasmännlehütte and back to the starting point. Hiking boots are definitely recommended on this tour. Highlights of the hike: - Sankenbach...
- 4.5 (50)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful, promising hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The circular hiking trail starts in Baiersbronn and leads through forest areas, first along the Sankenbach game reserve, past the Sankenbachsee to the Sankenbach waterfalls. Then the steep descent begins, past the Gruberkopf. The starting point of the hike can be easily reached by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Sankenbach waterfalls - Sankenbachsee - waterfall hut - Gruber head
- 4.3 (38)·Hard·14.6 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrPanoramic high-altitude hike in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. The loop starts in Buhlbach and combines several hiking trails into a wonderful and varied tour. It is possible to split the hike into two stages. Halfway there is a place to stay near the Schliffkopf. Highlights: - Lothar Path - Ruhestein National Park Centre - Traub Waterfall
- 4.5 (30)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis hike leads from the Black Forest high plateau down to one of the region's most impressive natural monuments, the Sankenbach waterfall, which cascades over a karst wall in two stages. The route starts in Kniebis. From the starting point, the trail first leads over the gentle ridges of the Kniebis before descending steeply into the Sankenbach valley. Visitors hike through dense fir and spruce forests. A particular highlight is the Sankenbachsee, an ice-age cirque lake at the foot of the...
- 4.2 (36)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis tour through the Rotmurg Valley starts at the Ruhestein National Park Center and leads downhill through an idyllic Kerbtal valley to Obertal. The trail follows the course of the Rotmurg, which is known for its reddish-colored stones and gave the valley its name. The tour offers a wealth of flora, from moss cushions in the damp ravines to flowering foxgloves along the way. Historically, the valley was characterized by rafting and glass production, traces of which can still be found in the...
- 4.4 (34)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful circular hiking trail near Baiersbronn is characterized by picturesque forest paths, often accompanied by streams. There are also nice places to rest, such as the Weiherplatz, where you can enjoy a picnic in a cozy atmosphere. Highlights of the hike - Pond Square - Fish Rock Hut - idyllic forest paths
- 4.5 (53)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrImpressive loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. It goes through the Bösellbachtal and the Gutellbachtal. The effects of natural forces can be marveled at again and again on the tour: storms such as Hurricane Lothar and floods have left their mark on the wildly romantic landscape. Start is at the Tourist Information. There is also a toilet here. There is a larger parking lot nearby and also the Mitteltal Lamm bus stop. There are several nice places to stop for refreshments in...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Baiersbronn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Baiersbronn is Seensteig. This trail is estimated to be 55.0 mi long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Baiersbronn?
Baiersbronn: With an ascent of 11,095 ft, Seensteig has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is High-Altitude Hike: Plankopf - Schliffkopf - Schweinkopf with 2,811 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Baiersbronn?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Baiersbronn is Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: 2-Lake Tour with a 4.5-star rating from 49 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Wilder See
- Raiblesbrunnen
- Sankenbachsee
- Ellbachsee
- Sankenbachwasserfall
- Buhlbachsee
- Traubwasserfall
- Misse-Hütte
- Ellbachseeblick
- Ev. Michaelskirche
- Hornisgrindeblick
- Schwarzkopf
- Schlappdachhütte
- Huzenbacher See
- Saukohlenmeiler Kniebis
- Huzenbacher Seeblickhütte
- Seltenbach-Wasserfall
- Wildseeblick
- Langenbach
- Rosshimmel-Wasserfall