Best wildlife trails in Glottertal

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Explore the most popular wildlife 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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#1 - Glottertal - Gullerkopf - Gummenhütte
4.9 (7)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
This 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...
#2 - Kandel Loop
4.7 (4)·Easy·1.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
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...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Glottertal?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Glottertal is Glottertal - Gullerkopf - Gummenhütte. This trail is estimated to be 11.7 mi long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Glottertal?

Glottertal: With an ascent of 3,064 ft, Glottertal - Gullerkopf - Gummenhütte has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Kandel Loop with 262 ft of elevation gain.