Westweg Stage 9 West : Kalte Herberge - Hinterzarten

This route follows stage 9 of the Westweg, a long-distance trail from Pforzheim to Basel, beginning at the Kalte Herberge and ending in Hinterzarten. The path runs near the B 500 highway, overlooking the Simonswälder Valley, before reaching the historical military remains at the Türkenlouis-Schanze. It circles the Doldenbühl, crosses the Weißtannenhöhe, and descends past the Berghäusle refuge along the Oberaltenweg toward Titisee, before following the western variant past the Keßlerhöhe to Hinterzarten. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses, hotels, and the Berghäusle refuge, as wild camping is strictly prohibited along this national park section. Hikers should pack a reliable water filter to treat surface water from natural streams between towns. Both trailheads are accessible via public transit networks, including regional buses at Kalte Herberge and regional trains at Hinterzarten station, with schedule details available at https://www.bahn.de. The Westweg is a long-distance trail from Pforzheim to Basel, which is typically completed in 12 stages.