Best bird watching trails in Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Explore the most popular bird watching trails in Baden-Wuerttemberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (386)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly Black Forest gourmet trail in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The Mummelsee Hornisgrinde Trail offers numerous highlights. A short but varied route takes you around the Mummelsee, one of the outstanding attractions in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park. Part of the route runs on a boardwalk through the Hornisgrinde high moor. Of course, magnificent views of the Black Forest are not neglected either: A forest clearing in the Lenderswald...
- 4.6 (164)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful, official hiking trail in the Black Forest Nature Park near Neuhausen, Baden-Wuerttemberg This circular hike by Tourismus GmbH Northern Black Forest leads through the idyllic Monbachtal. This quiet hike leads into the depths of the Black Forest landscape and gives the opportunity to observe the regional flora and fauna. Highlights of the hike: - Hiking over the Monbach Bridge - Stop at Café Monbachtal - Idyllic valley in the Black Forest
- 4.7 (109)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful Hochschwarzwälder Genusserpfad in the southern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This certified premium trail offers hikers a panoramic round tour through the Rabenschlucht Gorge and the beautiful forests of the Kirchberg. Great views await at the Black Rock and the Rudolf Jordan Hut; in Lehen, the view can be enjoyed far across the Todtmoos Valley and the Hotzenwald. Rustic forest paths, narrow trails, footbridges, and bridges characterize the course of the trail towards the...
- 4.3 (69)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Imposing rock formations, a spring and fairytale castles await hikers over a distance of just over 5 km. A very special highlight is the Lichtenstein Castle, which is aptly referred to as the "fairytale castle of Wuerttemberg". Highlights of the hike: - Old castle - Lichtenstein Castle - Kassenfels - Source of Echarz - Oha rock
- 4.5 (42)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrExciting loop in the Black Forest around the Batterfelsen near Baden-Baden. This loop leads through the Battert nature reserve, an extraordinary rock face in the Black Forest. The starting point is at the Battert parking lot. Right at the beginning, the path leads past the Kapffelsen to the Engelskanzel. Then it goes on partly narrow forest paths to the idyllic forest tavern. From here, the ascent to the Bernhardus chapel begins. From here, a path leads directly to Hohenbaden Castle, or...
- 4.5 (48)·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
- 4.2 (56)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular route on the island of Mainau, Baden-Württemberg. The island of Mainau is a tourist garden island that requires admission and has many other attractions in store in addition to the great arboretum. Beautiful plants and flowers, birds and the view of the lake frame a nice walk. The island is often very busy, so it pays to arrive early. Accessibility: the vast majority of paths on the island are barrier-free, i.e. wheelchair accessible. Highlights: - Arboretum - Lake...
- 4.5 (26)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Feldberg nature reserve, Baden-Wuerttemberg Nature lovers as well as those interested in culture and lovers of beautiful views get their money's worth on this wonderful circular route. On a variety of paths, some of which can also be easily ridden by bike, the route runs through idyllic forest sections and along bodies of water. In the higher elevations, the trees are steadily decreasing, which enables truly fantastic views of the Feldberg community and...
- 4.7 (35)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular hike in Schönau in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The circular tour can be started from the Kreuzweg car park. The charming tour is located in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park and leads to the Nonnenmattweiher, a lake dammed by a dam. Highlights of the tour: - Nonnenmattweiher - Great prospects
- 4.6 (43)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrExciting, eventful tour near Schopfloch, Baden-Württemberg. This wild and romantic circular hike offers plenty of variety: through picturesque forests to the Reußenstein castle ruins with fantastic viewpoints and on to the popular Neidlinger waterfall, an exciting nature experience. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Stamina is required as the path can become a little steeper in between. Highlights of the tour: - Neidlinger waterfall - Waterfall cave - Reußenstein ruins
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bird watching trail in Baden-Wuerttemberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Baden-Wuerttemberg is Oberschwaben-Allgäu-Radweg (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 222.0 mi long.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Baden-Wuerttemberg?
Baden-Wuerttemberg: With an ascent of 21,354 ft, Oberschwaben-Allgäu-Radweg (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the birding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for birding trails is Freiburg - Hinterwaldkopf-Trail with 7,020 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Baden-Wuerttemberg?
The most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Baden-Wuerttemberg is Todtnauberg - Feldberg with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.
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- Gertelbach-Wasserfälle
- Feldsee
- Edelfrauengrab-Wasserfälle
- Feldberg
- Menzenschwander Albtal
- Mummelsee
- Wasserschachtel
- Uracher Wasserfall
- Elefantenhöhle
- Dietfurter Wasserfall (Schleierwasserfall)
- Burgbachwasserfall
- Oberes Gutachtal
- Eulenstein
- Gutachtal
- Oos
- Wilder See
- Wutachschlucht
- Strand Amalienruhe
- Bühlberg
- Geigerskopf