Best lake trails in Black Forest National Park
The Black Forest National Park was established in 2014 as Baden-Württemberg's first national park. At 10,062 hectares, it occupies a small part of the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, which in turn is part of the Black Forest.
There is plenty of unspoiled nature here, idyllic, dark forests and landscapes free from human intervention. The wild heart of the Black Forest is home to many rare animal and plant species. With a bit of luck, you can discover some of them during your hikes along babbling brooks and in the fresh mountain and forest air.
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- 4.7 (210)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful, idyllic loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This enchanting loop inspires with the wild and romantic idyll of the forest that is typical of the Black Forest and always offers beautiful views of the landscape. The route leads from Ruhestein on natural forest paths along the Wildsee, around the Kapellenbuckel and over the Seekopf back to the starting point. At the starting point there are parking spaces at the Ruhestein National Park Center and a bus also goes there. There...
- 4.3 (116)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic adventure loop in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg The hike is also known as the "Wildseeblick". There is a lot worth seeing and experiencing along the beautiful route. It first goes through the Grinden landscape to the Seekopf-Tausender, before the path then leads directly to the romantic Wildsee view. The fairytale sight in the middle of the Wildsee - Hornisgrinde nature reserve gives an idea of what it may have looked like here in the Black Forest in the past,...
- 4.6 (79)·Hard·8.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrDemanding Himmelswege loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This wonderful hike requires a good basic level of fitness and sturdy shoes for the different types of trail. Already at the beginning of the route there are steep ascents to be mastered. But the wonderful impressions make up for all the effort. The path leads along the beautiful high moor level through the Bannwald forest and to the Seibelseckle, where you are rewarded with magnificent views along the west path to the Rhine...
- 4.6 (98)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful, interesting loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This idyllic loop, which is also easy for older children to walk, leads through the impressive landscape of the northern Black Forest. The Buhlbachsee, which is hidden and idyllic in the middle of the forest, can be discovered along gravel and later narrow paths. Its depth and black color, typical of cirque lakes, used to surprise. In the meantime, however, the lake has silted up heavily. It is possible to rest on benches by...
- 4.6 (82)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. Good footwear is required for the ascent from Herrenwieser See to Badener Höhe. It starts at the Sand Chapel car park. At the Kurhaus, two paths lead to the east. Taking the right one, it goes through beautiful forest past the sand lake. This can be reached via a little trail. Continue past the town of Herrenwies, recognizable by the striking St. Antonius Church. The Promenandenweg is now a slight ascent to Herrenwieser See, one of the...
- 4.3 (73)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic, popular loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This scenic tour leads to the idyllic Wildsee and the Darmstädter Hütte with a magnificent view on the way back. Right at the beginning it is important to choose the right branch. The wide forest path leads from the car park at Seiblseckle to the Schlappdachhütte. After about 500 meters there is a junction in the road where one has to keep right. At the next junction, take go right in the direction of Gaiskopfweg. Now a...
- 4.2 (29)·Hard·17.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrThis route is Stage 4 of the Westweg, a long-distance hiking trail from Pforzheim to Basel that begins in Unterstmatt and ends at Alexanderschanze. The trail follows the main ridge of the Northern Black Forest through open Grinden landscapes and climbs past the Berggasthof Ochsenstall to the Hornisgrinde Plateau. It descends to Mummelsee, crosses storm-scarred slopes near the Darmstädter Hütte and Wildsee, crosses the Schliffkopf, and passes the Lotharpfad as well as historic fortifications....
- 4.2 (61)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrImpressive, idyllic loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This wild and romantic hike takes you around the Huzenbachsee. As one of the three cirque lakes in the Black Forest National Park, the body of water arose during the last ice age. The impressive cirque walls with their spectacular rock formations rise above the lake. The lake is not suitable for swimming, but a testimony of what nature does where man does not interfere: wild activity of various birds and other animals, as well...
- 4.4 (16)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrWooded section of the Seensteig long-distance hiking trail. This beautiful hike leads through dense forest and magnificent natural landscapes, past impressive biotopes and idyllic villages. Over mountains and through valleys, this varied trail offers breathtaking views and striking rocks. There are delicious places to stop along the way. In the cold season, the Ölweg between Darmstätter Hütte and Seibeseckle is closed. The diversion runs parallel to the actual route via the Achertal...
- 4.3 (27)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. From the parking lot at the chapel in Sand, you first hike to the Sandsee, a picturesque little forest lake. There is a small trail that leads back to the hiking trail on the other side of the lake. Shortly after Herrenwies, you follow the Kirchweg to the Mehliskopf. On the mountain, which is just over 1000 m high, there is a lookout tower from which there are wonderful views of the northern Black Forest. There are rest stops...
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Facilities
The National Park Center is open from November to April: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm and from May to October: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm.
Transportation
The National Park Center is located directly on the B500 main road, the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, and is therefore easy to reach by car and public transport.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best lake trail to hike in Black Forest National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Black Forest National Park is Ruhestein - Lake Wildsee, which has a 4.7 star rating from 210 reviews. This trail is 5.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,118 ft.
What is the longest lake trail in Black Forest National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Black Forest National Park is Seensteig. This trail is estimated to be 55.0 mi long.
How many lake trails are in Black Forest National Park?
There are 23 lake trails in Black Forest National Park.These lake trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 912 AllTrails community reviews.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Black Forest National Park?
Seensteig has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 11,095 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Murgleiter Stage 4: Schönmünzach - Baiersbronn, which has 3,992 ft of elevation gain.
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