Best long trails in Glottertal
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Explore the most popular long trails near Glottertal 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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- 4.9 (7)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis panoramic and challenging loop leads from the deep Glottertal valley up to the ridges of the southern Black Forest. The trail opens up the sunny steep slopes of the wine-growing region and leads up to the Gullerkopf (933 m) and the popular Gummenhütte (Fensterli-Wirt). The route is a varied mix of steep forest paths, forest roads, and scenic high-altitude trails that offer spectacular views over the Rhine Valley to the Vosges Mountains and the striking Kandel peak. Due to the...
- 4.1 (3)·Hard·6.2 miAscending 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·26.8 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular 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
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrWinding 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,...