Best trails near Sankenbachsee
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Want to check out Sankenbachsee from the trail? Good news: 9 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sankenbachsee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (135)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrMultifaceted, certified premium hiking trail in the Central Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This route is a gourmet trail in the Black Forest. The circular hike begins in the Sankenbach valley and then leads along the Kienbächle to the romantic Sankenbachsee. It is one of five cirque lakes that formed in the last and penultimate ice age. It continues with a moderately difficult ascent along the steep Karwand to the two-stage waterfalls up to the Kniebis, on to the Stöckerkopf. You now go...
- 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 (57)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrWonderful, panoramic hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The loop starts in Baiersbronn very close to the Baiersbronn school station and leads through the forest and along the Sankenbach stream to the idyllic Sankenbachsee lake. From here it is not far to the waterfalls. Then the descent begins, which is quite steep in places, past the Glasmännlehütte and back to the starting point. Hiking boots are definitely recommended on this tour. Highlights of the hike: - Sankenbach...
- 4.5 (50)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful, promising hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The circular hiking trail starts in Baiersbronn and leads through forest areas, first along the Sankenbach game reserve, past the Sankenbachsee to the Sankenbach waterfalls. Then the steep descent begins, past the Gruberkopf. The starting point of the hike can be easily reached by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Sankenbach waterfalls - Sankenbachsee - waterfall hut - Gruber head
- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis hike leads from the Black Forest high plateau down to one of the region's most impressive natural monuments, the Sankenbach waterfall, which cascades over a karst wall in two stages. The route starts in Kniebis. From the starting point, the trail first leads over the gentle ridges of the Kniebis before descending steeply into the Sankenbach valley. Visitors hike through dense fir and spruce forests. A particular highlight is the Sankenbachsee, an ice-age cirque lake at the foot of the...
- 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
- 4.7 (14)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hike in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This hike leads through the wooded mountain ranges between Freudenstadt and Baiersbronn. The valley of the Sankenbach with the former cirque lake (Sankenbachsee) and waterfall is particularly attractive. Highlights of the hike: - Sankenbach game reserve (optional) - Lake Sankenbach - Sankenbach waterfalls - Baerenschloessle in Freudenstadt
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sankenbachsee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sankenbachsee. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sankenbachsee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sankenbachsee is Sankenbachsteig, which has a 4.6 star rating from 135 reviews. This trail is 7.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,850 ft.
What is the longest trail near Sankenbachsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sankenbachsee is Freudenstadt - Kniebis - Friedrichstal. This trail is estimated to be 27.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sankenbachsee?
Sankenbachsee: With an ascent of 4,051 ft, Freudenstadt - Kniebis - Friedrichstal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: 2-Lake Tour with 2,549 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sankenbachsee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sankenbachsee 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