Best trails near Eselskopf
4.0(34 reviews)
Want to check out Eselskopf 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 Eselskopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (19)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis diverse and scenic loop leads through the northwestern foothills of the Black Forest near Ettlingen. The trail explores the forested ridges above the Alb Valley, following a mixture of narrow natural paths, challenging climbs, and history-steeped forest tracks. A central highlight is the striking Bunter sandstone formations such as the Wattenstein and the Engelskanzel (Angel's Pulpit), which offer spectacular views over the Alb Valley as far as the Rhine Plain. Due to several steep...
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrNatural section of the Renchtalsteig quality hiking trail (stage 5). This beautiful stretch of route is 16.8 km long and is the last part of a 5-stage route that starts from Allerheiligen. The path accompanies you through a varied natural landscape and is well signposted. Refreshments can also be found on the route. Highlights of the hike: - All Saints Day - All Saints' Day waterfalls - Cenotaph - Ornamental pond - Monastery courtyard - St.Ursula site - Knappeneck - Dilger well -...
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. A great, overall very quiet and natural loop through the central Black Forest. Over a distance of almost 18 km, this route runs through the extensive forests east of Lauterbach. Especially in the area of the Sulzbacher Grat it is about 4 km uphill, sometimes quite steep. Highlights of the hike: - Pilatus rock - Views of the Renchtal - Knappeneck - Sulzbach ridge - Laurentius chapel - natural forest paths
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Eselskopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Eselskopf is Eselskopf - Engelskanzel - Wattenstein, which has a 4.1 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 6.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,469 ft.
What is the longest trail near Eselskopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Eselskopf is MTB: Mühlendorf-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 21.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Eselskopf?
Eselskopf: With an ascent of 4,586 ft, MTB: Mühlendorf-Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Große Sohlberg-Tour (14) with 3,543 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Eselskopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Eselskopf is Renchtalsteig - Etappe 5: Allerheiligen - Burgruine Schauenburg with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.
Top sights in Central/North Black Forest Nature Park
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- Engelskanzel
- Klosterruine Allerheiligen
- All Saints' waterfall
- Buchkopfturm
- Panoramablick Renchtal
- Schliffkopf
- Blick auf Lotharpfad
- Renchtal-Blick
- Lierbach
- Hauskopf
- Maisacher Grat
- Ibacher Schliff
- Burg Bärenburg
- Kalikutt-Schliff-Brunnen
- Trekking-Camp Erdbeerloch
- Grillhütte Kleinebene
- Schäfersfeld
- Igelsbrunnen
- Hundskopf
- Spitzfelsen-Quelle