Best river trails in Gernsbach
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Explore the most popular river trails near Gernsbach 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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- 4.6 (34)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrLegendary, certified premium hiking trail in the Central Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This route is part of the Black Forest Gourmet Trails. Starting from Gernsbach, the route leads along narrow and alpine paths through the steep slopes of the Murg Valley. It is accompanied by numerous legends and stories about the names of the various places and regions. Special highlights on the route include the Grafensprung with a view of the castle, Eberstein Castle, an ore mine and much more....
- 4.7 (18)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, charming hiking route from Kaltenbronn near Gernsbach, Baden-Württemberg. You start at the car park in Kaltenbronn and walk along the Mannslohweg to Oberes Rostwasser through the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park. Highlights of the route: - Wildseemoor (banned forest) - Wild reserve Kaltenbronn - Sledge Bronn Kaltenbronn - Leonhardhütte - Wild Lake
- 4.3 (19)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful, idyllic circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This unique circular hike takes you through the wild and romantic nature of the Black Forest to the Laufbach waterfalls. After enjoying this impressive natural spectacle, it goes through the picturesque landscape back to the starting point. There are restaurants in the village. Highlights of the round: - Laufbach waterfalls - View from the Kugelberg - Wonderful nature
- 4.3 (13)·Hard·15 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrA scenic section of the Murgleiter long-distance hiking trail. This natural hike goes along breathtaking rock formations and leads the hike past all historical sights. This stage can be reached by train and bus. Highlights: -Cenotaph - Luisenhöhe viewpoint -Eberstein Castle -Vines - View over the Murg valley -Kauersbachtal
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried loop near Germsbach, Baden-Württemberg. This route goes through a beautiful harmony of villages and forest and meadow landscapes. From Scheuern it goes via Lautenbach to Loffenau and on to Gernsbach. There is a good train connection there. The loop is suitable for both walking and cycling. Beautiful highlights include the Pfarrberg and the Laufbach waterfall as well as the route along the Laufbach. Highlights: - Pfarrberg - Laufbach valley - Laufbach waterfall
- 4.6 (6)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis hike begins in the village of Obertsrot, at the S-Bahn station "Obertsrot (Murgtal)". The route leads through the Antonius Chapel, Eberstein Castle and its vineyards and crosses the beautiful Ätzenbach several times. Where the Antonius Chapel now stands, there used to be a mighty oak tree with the image of St. Anthony. The chapel was built in 1851 and was a place of pilgrimage for the countesses of Eberstein Castle. Eberstein Castle is a fortress that was built in 1272 by Count...
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrCulturally rich section of the Ortenauer Weinpfad long-distance hiking trail On the hike, which is surrounded by nature, hikers can look forward to numerous views and historical spots. The route offers no shortage of refreshment stops and can be reached by train and bus. Highlights: -Look into the Murg valley -Eberstein Castle -Weilers Eckberg and Chapel
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic hike in the Lautenfelsen nature reserve. This hike begins with an ascent through the forest to the Lautenfelsen, a striking rock massif made of Forbach granite. From this natural monument, there is a wide view over the Murg Valley. The descent leads past the "Haselbrunnen" site and into the stone valley. There, the path runs through a cool, gorge-like environment, accompanied by moss-covered boulders. Sturdy footwear is recommended for the stony sections of the path.
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCultural-historical, idyllic circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful circular route leads through the forests around Oberstrot. Two special sights are Eberstein Castle, which offers wonderful panoramic views over the Murg Valley and the Black Forest, and the 19th-century Antonius Chapel. The route crosses the beautiful Etzenbach several times. Where the Antonius chapel now stands, there used to be a mighty oak tree with the image of Saint Anthony. The chapel was...
- 4.0 (7)·Hard·27 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrScenic, certified premium hiking trail in the northern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This long but beautiful loop, awarded the German hiking seal, is a real forest tour. It leads through spruce, fir, oak and beech forests and past majestic chestnut, Douglas fir and sequoia trees. Since three different vegetation levels are passed through on the way, it goes up and down again and again. The climbs are rewarded with magnificent views of the surrounding landscape. But the route also has a...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gernsbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gernsbach is Ortenauer Weinpfad (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 62.6 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gernsbach?
Gernsbach: With an ascent of 11,302 ft, Ortenauer Weinpfad (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Gernsbacher Loop with 5,692 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Gernsbach?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Gernsbach is Murgleiter Etappe 2: Gernsbach - Forbach with a 4.3-star rating from 13 reviews.
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- Teufelsmühle
- Wildsee
- Redoute und Blockhaus auf der Manslache
- Hornsee
- Hohlohturm
- Heuplattenfelsen
- Großer Lautenfelsen
- Hohloh
- Schloss Eberstein
- Schloss Eberstein
- Langmartskopf
- Großer Hohlohsee
- Lautenfelsen
- Lautenfelsenhütte
- Saatschulhütte
- Dobler-Blick
- Ahornhütte
- Grafensprung, unterer Wandteil
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Obertsrot
- Dachsstein