Best trails near Wegscheid
4.5(65 reviews)
Want to check out Wegscheid from the trail? Good news: 4 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wegscheid are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.3 (43)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 6–7 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Westweg, a long-distance trail from Pforzheim to Basel, beginning in Forbach and ending in Unterstmatt. The path climbs from the Murg Valley past the Maria-Hilf-Chapel and the Schwarzenbach Reservoir into the high country of the Northern Black Forest. Hikers pass the pristine Herrenwieser See nature reserve, the Badener Höhe summit with its Friedrichsturm tower, and the Hundseck area before crossing the Hochkopf moorlands to reach Unterstmatt. Overnight stays are...
- 4.3 (12)·Hard·7.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis varied hike is located in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. The start is at the Maria Hilf Chapel in Forbach. The route is very well signposted as it partly follows the third stage of the Westweg (red diamond). Highlights of the hike: - Schwarzenbach dam - Seahead - Seegraben - Baden height - Herrenwieser Lake
- 4.2 (8)·Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. A wonderfully wooded loop up to the Streitmannskopf mountain. There are always beautiful views of the typical Black Forest landscape. There are occasional benches along the way, but no refreshment stops. The start is at the car park right next to the Schützenhaus. However, it is also possible to take the train to Forbach (Forbach (Black Forest) railway station) and set off from there. The route is suitable for both hiking and mountain...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Wegscheid?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wegscheid is Westweg Stage 3: Forbach - Unterstmatt, which has a 4.3 star rating from 43 reviews. This trail is 12.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,418 ft.
What is the longest trail near Wegscheid?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wegscheid is Forbach to Gernsbach via Streitmannskopf. This trail is estimated to be 15.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wegscheid?
Wegscheid: With an ascent of 3,418 ft, Westweg Stage 3: Forbach - Unterstmatt has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Forbach to Gernsbach via Streitmannskopf with 2,732 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wegscheid?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wegscheid is Westweg Stage 3: Forbach - Unterstmatt with a 4.3-star rating from 43 reviews.
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- Herrenwieser See
- Herrenwieser See
- Blick zur Schwarzenbachtalsperre
- Schwarzenbachtalsperre
- Saint John spring
- Hoher Draberg
- Schwarzenbach-Talsperre
- Schwarzwaldvereinshütte
- Kleiner Latschigfelsen
- Wegscheid
- Holzbrücke
- Blick auf Holzbrücke
- Zweiseenblick
- Draberg-Hütte
- Schurmsee
- Seekopf
- Latschigfelsen
- Murgtaltor Forbach
- Badener-Höhe-Hütte
- Ausgleichsbecken Forbach