Author: ZweiTälerLand Tourism
Balzer Herrgott Circular Walk, Gütenbach
The Balzer Herrgott Circular Walk near Gütenbach links two of the Black Forest’s most famous photo spots in a particularly impressive way: the Balzer Herrgott, a statue of Christ that has grown into a willow beech, and the Hexenlochmühle mill. In between, a varied hike awaits you, featuring steep climbs and narrow paths.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.26 mi -
Average duration: 6h 50 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,402 ft -
Descent: - 2,408 ft -
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Highest point: 3,215 ft -
Lowest point: 2,267 ft
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Country:
Germany
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Area: Forêt Noire -
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Gütenbach -
Start/End: N 48.044027° / E 8.138186° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,740 ft
- S/E : mi 10.26 - alt. 2,736 ft
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