Best waterfall trails in St. Blasien
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Explore the most popular waterfall trails near St. Blasien 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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- 4.4 (81)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrShort loop with great views in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful loop is relatively short, but has some climbs and elevation gain. From the Gasthaus Pension Birkenhof through the remote Black Forest valley you go to the gorge with a view of the picturesque Menzenschwander waterfalls. Then it goes uphill for a while and finally follows the Oberer Grossbach back to the starting point. From May to October, the waterfalls can be admired with lighting every Wednesday, Saturday...
- 4.9 (37)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the Schluchtensteig and connects St. Blasien with Todtmoos on a scenically diverse section. The hike first leads up to the Lehenkopf Tower, which offers wide views of the St. Blasien Dome, before crossing the open mountain meadows of the Hotzenwald. Special highlights include the idyllic Klosterweiher pond and the glacial high valley of Ibach with panoramic views stretching all the way to the Swiss Alps, followed by a switchback-filled descent through the...
- 4.6 (13)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPanoramic summit hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The circular route starts in Menzenschwand. The hike leads over the mountain ranges around the place and offers again and again unforgettable views of the Black Forest to the Alps. Highlights of the hike: - Possibility to stop at the Hirschen inn - "Köpfle" lookout point - Viewpoint "2 lakes view"
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrScenic section of the long-distance Albsteig Black Forest hiking trail (Stage 5 - East) Continue in the Menzenschwander Alb to the top of the pass on the Feldberg. On the way you come across great natural spectacles, such as the Menzenschwander waterfall and the Klusen moraine. Again and again you can see little goats grazing, which are used to maintain the landscape. Highlights of the hike: - Menzenschwander waterfall - the Feldberg (highest mountain in the Black Forest) - Game reserve -...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows the Domsteig, a certified premium hiking trail, and offers a varied loop hike around the spa town of St. Blasien along a stretch that is both scenically and culturally impressive. The tour begins at the Haus des Gastes in the idyllic spa gardens and leads along the Tuskulumweg to the Luisenruhe, which features a newly designed pavilion and a magnificent view of the cathedral. Highlights include the Windberg Waterfall, the historic “Groll und Schmoll Bench,” a sprawling...
- 3.0 (2)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular hike to Schluchsee, Baden-Württemberg. The wooded tour leads from the Hochkopfhütte to the picturesque Schluchsee in the Upper Black Forest. It is the largest lake in the Black Forest, a popular water sports center and has been one of the cleanest bathing lakes in Germany for years. The way there leads from the Hochkopfhütte downhill past the Bärhalde and the Kapellenkopf. Highlights: - great view - Quiet forest trails - Schluschsee bathing beach - many camping...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in St. Blasien?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in St. Blasien is Gipfeltour um Menzenschwand. This trail is estimated to be 11.9 mi long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in St. Blasien?
St. Blasien: With an ascent of 2,906 ft, Gipfeltour um Menzenschwand has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Schluchtensteig Stage 5: St. Blasien - Todtmoos with 2,329 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in St. Blasien?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in St. Blasien is Schluchtensteig Stage 5: St. Blasien - Todtmoos with a 4.9-star rating from 37 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Menzenschwander Wasserfall
- Tusculum Wasserfall
- Mittleres Albtal
- Lehenkopf
- Oberer Kriegsbach-Wasserfall
- Floriansquelle
- Spießhorn
- Kohlenmeiler
- Lehenkopfturm
- Windberg-Wasserfall
- Hochkopfhütte
- Blick ins Menzenschwander Tal
- Alb
- Fünfwegscheidhütte
- Unterer Kriegsbach-Wasserfall
- Kloster St. Blasien
- Weißenstein
- Koepfle
- Geburtshaus Winterhalter
- Feldbergblick