Best historic site trails in Freiburg im Breisgau
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- 4.6 (178)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic and historical hiking trail in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful loop starts from the parking lot in the Stadtgarten. It can also be reached by bus and train. First, you get to Ludwigshöhe viewing platform, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Hirzberg, where the route then changes to the keep-fit path to the Sankt Ottilien chapel. There you can stop at the St. Ottilien Forest restaurant. Highlights of the circular route: - city garden - Ludwigshöhe...
- 4.5 (65)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular, cultural-historical city walk in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. This is a very popular walk which goes past numerous historical sites. This family-friendly tour leads through Freiburg's Old Town with its cultural sights. The route is accessible by public transport. Highlights of the circular route: - Freiburg City Garden - Cathedral of Our Lady - Square of the Old Synagogue - Colombischlössle Archaeological Museum
- 4.4 (71)·Hard·4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Kybfelsensteig is an extraordinarily beautiful hiking trail in the Black Forest. The starting point of the hike is the St. Valentin car park. On the way you pass the abandoned Kybfelsen Castle, of which only a few remnants remain today, which can hardly be seen with the naked eye. Highlights of the hike: - Kybrock - great views - Rehhagkopf - Kybfelsensteig - Castle ruins Kybfelsen
- 4.5 (54)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. This route leads from the center of Freiburg on a comfortable forest path over the Schlossberg to the pilgrimage chapel of St. Ottilien. Although the entire trail runs through a beautiful mixed forest, some great views can still be expected. The path is primarily extensive and is ideal for excursions with larger groups. Highlights: - St. Ottilien pilgrimage chapel - Ludwigshöhe
- 4.8 (49)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hike to the Kybfelsen, Baden-Württemberg. The Kybfelsen rock towers above Freiburg's east, where a castle was enthroned in the early Middle Ages and only a few remains of its walls remain today. The trail can be started from several places in Freiburg. The Brombeerweg trail leads steadily uphill past some of the region's mountains to the Kybfelsensteig trail. This is also a popular technical mountain bike trail. The descent is via the Kybfelsenweg back onto the...
- 4.4 (69)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg Pure nature and lots of culture is what this beautiful loop south of Freiburg im Breisgau says. The path leads through two smaller nature reserves (Jennetal and Vogelsang) and up the Schneeberg and Schönberg mountain ranges. The landscape that is so typical of the Black Forest is particularly appealing, with its magnificent fir trees, meadows and mountains. Traces of the earlier mining can be found at the "Grube Schönberg". A very special...
- 4.6 (38)·Hard·8.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrDemanding, worthwhile hiking route through the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This demanding route offers quite a bit of incline, but rewards you in between and at the end with fantastic views of the Black Forest. There are numerous places to stop off at the starting point in Freiburg. Parking spaces are available and it is possible to arrive by train (Freiburg-Wiehre stop). The route is very well maintained and well marked throughout. The steep climbs require a certain level of...
- 4.5 (55)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular scenic hiking trail near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. From St. Georgen it goes along vineyards on narrow forest paths up to the ruins of Schneeburg. On the way back, the Schönberger Hof restaurant is a good place to stop and rest. The Freiurg-Sankt Georgen train station is nearby, so it is possible to travel there and back by train. Highlights of the hike: - View from Schneeberg - Ruins of Schneeburg
- 4.1 (37)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic, idyllic loop on the edge of the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. From Herdern, the route first leads to the Zähringer Burg keep with a fantastic panoramic view of the region. The castle is the ruin of a hilltop castle on a foothill of the Roßkopf. Today the castle is a restaurant serving seasonal delicacies from the region. The route continues through idyllic forest and along the Hebsackweg trail back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Idyllic...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Freiburg im Breisgau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Freiburg im Breisgau is Freiburg im Breisgau nach Rheinfelden. This trail is estimated to be 63.0 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Freiburg im Breisgau?
Freiburg im Breisgau: With an ascent of 9,176 ft, Freiburg im Breisgau nach Rheinfelden has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Freiburg - Hinterwaldkopf-Trail with 7,020 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Freiburg im Breisgau?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Freiburg im Breisgau is Kybfelsen from Guenterstal with a 4.4-star rating from 71 reviews.
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