Best backpacking trails in Hornberg
4.8(4 reviews)
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Hornberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (3)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrA scenic section of the Lauterbacher Wandersteig long-distance hiking trail (stage 2). This beautiful route has a length of 22.2 km and starts in Fohrenbühl. The path accompanies you through a diverse natural and cultural landscape. There are also enough places to stop for a break on the route. Highlights of the hike: - Change of landscape between forest, meadows, rocky areas - Lauterbach waterfalls - View over the Sulzbach valley - Mooswaldmühle - Hohen Schramberg castle ruins TIME: 7:36 h
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·17.7 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThis route traverses the varied landscapes of the Central Black Forest, linking the Kinzig Valley at Hornberg with the open plateau near Dunningen. The trail climbs from the steep, forested slopes around Hornberg, crossing the Fohrenbühl ridge before descending into the deep valleys surrounding Schramberg. From Schramberg, the path continues eastward, emerging from dense coniferous forests into the rolling agricultural terrain and meadows of the eastern foothills. The trail surface consists...
- Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrScenic section of the long-distance hiking trail Querweg Lahr - Rottweil (stage 3). This beautiful section is 19.4 km long and is the third part of a 4-stage route that starts from Hornberg. You can also divide the route individually. The path accompanies you through a varied natural and cultural landscape and is well signposted. Refreshments can also be found on the route. Highlights of the hike: - Hornberg - View of the Gutach valley - Hill - Perennial - Buchenberg TIME 6:47 h
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Hornberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Hornberg is Hornberg - Schramberg - Dunningen. This trail is estimated to be 17.7 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Hornberg?
Hornberg: With an ascent of 2,762 ft, Hornberg - Schramberg - Dunningen has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Querweg Lahr - Rottweil Etappe 3: Hornberg - Buchenberg with 2,257 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Hornberg?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Hornberg is Lauterbacher Wandersteig Etappe 2: Fohrenbühl - Lauterbach with a 4.6-star rating from 3 reviews.