Best trails near Engelskanzel

This route is stage 1 of the Panoramaweg Baden-Baden, a long-distance trail in the Black Forest. This section starts at the Kurhaus and ends at the lower station of the Merkur Funicular (MerkurBergbahn). The path leads from the historic old town up to the New Castle and continues to the ruins of Hohenbaden Old Castle. Highlights include the spectacular panoramas along the Battert rocks, the Ritterplatte, and the Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit), offering views over the Rhine Valley. Overnight...

Versatile, certified premium hiking trail in the northern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. A botanical highlight of this extra tour route is the tree species you encounter here. In the autumn, the holly trees shine here; in the summer, the small-leaved limes are green. Countless tree mushrooms can also be found in the Bannwald forest. Another highlight of the circular route is the Battert, an impressive red rock face where ravens used to breed. The circular hike begins at the...

Exciting loop in the Black Forest around the Batterfelsen near Baden-Baden. This loop leads through the Battert nature reserve, an extraordinary rock face in the Black Forest. The starting point is at the Battert parking lot. Right at the beginning, the path leads past the Kapffelsen to the Engelskanzel. Then it goes on partly narrow forest paths to the idyllic forest tavern. From here, the ascent to the Bernhardus chapel begins. From here, a path leads directly to Hohenbaden Castle, or...

Popular loop in the Central/North Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. Hikers can look forward to beautiful forest paths, the ruins of a castle built around 1100, impressive rock formations and a mountain peak. The ascent to the summit of the Merkur can be completed using the mountain railroad, so the tour does not include any uphill sections. On foot, the route begins with a fairly steep ascent, which is rewarded with fantastic views. The Merkurstüble restaurant invites to take a...

Castle-rich hike through the northern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. The route is, therefore, an excellent day trip for hikers from Baden-Baden and the surrounding area. The route starts at the hiking car park at Eberbach. It then leads up to Ebersteinburg and Alt-Eberstein Castle via atmospheric forest paths in an easterly direction. From there, it goes past Hohenbaden Castle over the Battert and back to the hiking car...

The Baden-Baden Panorama Trail is a premier circular hiking route around the famous spa town in the Northern Black Forest, spanning 45 km (28 miles) and typically completed in four diverse stages. The journey begins and ends at the Kurhaus, guiding hikers through a rich landscape of dense pine forests, rugged rock formations like the Battert, and the rushing Geroldsau Waterfall. Key highlights include the Hohenbaden Castle ruins and Merkur Mountain, which offers expansive views across the...