Best forest trails in Glottertal

Beautiful Kandel loop in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg This beautiful route runs between Stecklebächle and Kandelbächle. The start is at the caravan park, not far from the Kandelhotel. The route heads west and up the Kandel, Waldkirch's local mountain. It is the highest mountain in the southern Black Forest and in modern times was also known as the Blocksberg of the Black Forest - the lower Elz Valley was one of the centres of witch hunts. Beautiful views of the...

Ascending from the lush vineyards of Glottertal to the summit of the Kandel, this mountain route traverses scenic Black Forest countryside. The trail begins in the sunlit valley floor and climbs past historic chapel stops before entering deep pine and fir woodlands. Along the way, rocky vantage points like the Kleiner Kandelfelsen offer views stretching across the Rhine Plain toward the Vosges mountains. Historic traces of medieval silver mining and ancient water canals lie hidden within the...

Popular mountain bike tour in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This more than 40 km long MTB tour begins immediately with a steep climb that stretches over around 10 km. At the Gummen hut the highest point of the round is reached. Here you can either strengthen yourself with some refreshments or start straight away with the more relaxed part of the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Glottertal - Gummen hut - Saint Peter - Langeck

Winding through the countryside of Oberglottertal, this circuit combines local history with scenic landscape views. Fine gravel tracks and easy forest trails lead up to higher valley edges, passing traditional Black Forest farmsteads and steep vineyard terraces along the Winzerpfad. Information boards along parts of the route share stories about the region's historic mining heritage and the famous Glotterbad sanatorium. The route offers a relaxed stroll through open pastures and shaded woods,...

Exploring the sunny hillsides of Glottertal, this loop route combines quiet woodland stretches with wide vistas over one of Germany's highest wine-growing regions. Starting in the village, the path ascends through pine woods before descending along historic vineyards and hillside pastures. Benches along the trail offer peaceful places to admire the surrounding valley landscape. Comfortable footwear with good grip makes navigating the gravel roads and gentle slopes smooth and pleasant.