Best trails near Ellbachsee
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Want to check out Ellbachsee from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ellbachsee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.4 (79)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This is a beautiful route that includes three hiking highlights worth seeing. First you reach the "Ellbachseeblick" viewing platform, before continuing to the Ellbachsee. In the later course of the hike you pass the Sankenbach waterfalls, which fall more than 40 m in several stages. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as the path to the Ellbachseeblick can be very slippery when wet. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.5 (49)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis hike leads through the Black Forest National Park and connects the Sankenbachsee lake with the picturesque Ellbachsee lake. The tour usually starts at the Sankenbach parking lot or the chairlift parking lot in Baiersbronn. The Sankenbach waterfalls are a special experience, where visitors can open the sluice manually to let the dammed water cascade down. In the dense fir and spruce forests, you can often spot alpine newts in the waters and, with a bit of luck, the rare capercaillie. The...
- 4.3 (42)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque, varied loop through the Kniebis-Alexanderschanze nature reserve, Baden-Württemberg. The Allbachsee with its viewing platform, a small waterfall (Rosshimmel waterfall) and fantastic panoramic views make this hike particularly varied. The route starts at the Alexanderschanze car park and initially leads downhill into the Gutellbachtal, past the Rosshimmel waterfall and on to Lake Elbach. From there there is a climb to the starting point. Highlights: - Ellbachsee view - Rosshimmel...
- 4.5 (54)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrImpressive loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. It goes through the Bösellbachtal and the Gutellbachtal. The effects of natural forces can be marveled at again and again on the tour: storms such as Hurricane Lothar and floods have left their mark on the wildly romantic landscape. Start is at the Tourist Information. There is also a toilet here. There is a larger parking lot nearby and also the Mitteltal Lamm bus stop. There are several nice places to stop for refreshments in...
- 4.7 (26)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis hike leads to Ellbachsee, an idyllic cirque lake in the Black Forest National Park, which was formed by the powerful forces of the last ice age around 12,000 years ago. From the starting point, walk through dense coniferous forests up to the barrier-free "Ellbachseeblick" viewing platform. From the Douglas fir footbridge, you have a wide view over the lake and the Ellbach valley as far as the Hornisgrinde. Rare peat mosses and cotton grasses grow in the damp silting zones of the lake,...
- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful loop with fantastic views in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This varied tour leads through the idyllic Black Forest around Kniebis. It goes on pleasant forest paths through the unique landscape and there are always great opportunities for fantastic views of the surroundings. There are restaurants in Kniebis. Highlights of the circular hike: - Ellbachsee - Rosshimmelwasserfall - Wolftalblick There are restaurants in Kniebis.
- 4.5 (19)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrWooded section of the long-distance hiking trail Seensteig This hike goes through dense forest along excellent natural spots, impressive biotopes and through idyllic villages. Over mountains and valleys, this varied path offers breathtaking views and striking rocks. This stage can be reached by train and bus. Highlights: -Sankenbachsee -Sankenbach waterfall -Ellbachseeblick -Elbachtanne
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ellbachsee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ellbachsee. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ellbachsee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ellbachsee is Ellbachsee and Sankenbach waterfalls from Kniebis, which has a 4.4 star rating from 79 reviews. This trail is 5.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,204 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ellbachsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ellbachsee is Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: 2-Lake Tour. This trail is estimated to be 12.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ellbachsee?
Ellbachsee: With an ascent of 2,549 ft, Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: 2-Lake Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: Naturgewalten-Tour with 1,945 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ellbachsee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ellbachsee is Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: 2-Lake Tour with a 4.5-star rating from 49 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Wilder See
- Raiblesbrunnen
- Sankenbachsee
- Ellbachsee
- Sankenbachwasserfall
- Buhlbachsee
- Traubwasserfall
- Misse-Hütte
- Ellbachseeblick
- Ev. Michaelskirche
- Hornisgrindeblick
- Schwarzkopf
- Schlappdachhütte
- Huzenbacher See
- Saukohlenmeiler Kniebis
- Huzenbacher Seeblickhütte
- Seltenbach-Wasserfall
- Wildseeblick
- Langenbach
- Rosshimmel-Wasserfall