Best waterfall trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald
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Explore the most popular waterfall trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald 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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- 4.5 (281)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop hiking trail near Todtnau, Baden-Württemberg. This circular route leads to one of the highest natural waterfalls in Baden-Württemberg. The short but idyllic circular hike guides along picturesque meadow paths to the Todtnauer waterfall, the church of St. Johannes Baptiste and the glass-blowers court in Aftersteg. There are always fantastic views along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Chapel of Saint Anna - Waterfall - Glassblowing courtyard
- 4.7 (191)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrMultifaceted, certified premium hiking trail in the southern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This route is a Black Forest gourmet trail. In 2020 it was voted the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany. One reason for this are the unique all-round views that are offered from the top of the fourth highest mountain in the Black Forest, the Belchen. From the snow-covered Swiss Alps, the view sweeps over the Black Forest region and the surrounding Black Forest mountains, to the Rhine plain and...
- 4.6 (173)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrSpectacular high Black Forest gourmet path, Baden-Württemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail that leads to the impressive Menzenschwander waterfalls. This hike through the Black Forest leads through idyllic heathland, pastures and meadows, as well as some typical old Black Forest farms, whose cattle graze the landscape in a natural way (if you prick up your ears, you can hear the sound of goat bells wafting through the landscape). The route begins at the Mösle hiking car park...
- 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...
- 4.4 (43)·Hard·13.7 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrUnique, exciting circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful loop offers incredible variety and fantastic views. Through the depths of the Black Forest up to the Feldberg, along bodies of water, waterfalls and idyllic bridges. There are refreshment stops at the start and end points. The route is particularly recommended in the summer months. Snow and ice can occur here, especially in winter, which requires a high degree of surefootedness. Under these conditions, the...
- 4.4 (31)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrNatural waterfall loop in the Upper Black Forest, Baden- Württemberg. Start is at the Hebehof car park. The route leads anti-clockwise through the beautiful landscape of the Upper Black Forest and to one of the most famous mountains in Germany. There is a well-known weather station here on the Feldberg. Many beautiful views can be enjoyed from bridges and small footbridges in this nature reserve. There are also huts and places to stop for refreshments. The Fahler waterfalls then greet as a...
- 4.4 (28)·Hard·16.6 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrThis route follows stage 10 of the Westweg, a long-distance trail from Pforzheim to Basel, beginning in Hinterzarten and ending at the Wiedener Eck. The path traverses the romantic Zartenbachtal before climbing an alpine trail past the Feldsee lake cliffs. Hikers cross the treeline to reach the 1,495-meter Feldberg summit, which rewards them with panoramic views stretching from the Voges mountains to the Alps. The trail then descends past the St. Wilhelmer Hütte, follows the Stübenwasen ridge...
- 4.3 (38)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the southern Black Forest, Baden- Württemberg This route in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park is a certified premium hiking trail that lives up to its name. Starting at August-Euler-Platz or the Wiesenquelle parking lot in Feldberg (Passhöhe), which is subject to a fee, you will embark on a tour where water is a constant companion. Following the liquid "Wiese", numerous waterfalls are passed, including the 87 m high Todtnau waterfall. Good bus...
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Where is the best waterfall trail to hike in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall trail to hike in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald is Todtnau Waterfall Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 281 reviews. This trail is 2.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 898 ft.
What is the longest waterfall trail in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald is Lörrach - Feldberg. This trail is estimated to be 78.3 mi long.
How many waterfall trails are in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald?
There are 51 waterfall trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald.These waterfall trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald?
Schluchtensteig has the most elevation gain for waterfall trails with 13,937 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hoch oben in der Wehraschlucht, which has 10,308 ft of elevation gain.
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- Belchen
- Schauinsland
- Menzenschwander Wasserfall
- Schauinslandturm
- Schwarzatal
- Kyburg
- Museumsbergwerk Schauinsland
- Todtnauer Wasserfall
- Gebirgsbach
- Tusculum Wasserfall
- Mittleres Albtal
- Hochstuhl
- Vogelhäuschen
- Ramse
- Lehenkopf
- Großes Kappler Tal
- Krummenkreuz-Hütte
- Alpenpanorama Aussichtspunkt
- Schwarzwaldpanorama
- Schluchseeblick