Author: ZweiTälerLand Elztal & Simonswäldertal Tourismus GmbH & Co. KG
Silbersteig Mining Trail (Circular Route 2) – Suggental
The Suggental Silver Trail takes you through a fascinating landscape that has been shaped by human activity both above and below ground.
There is plenty to see on the longer Circular Route 2. This starts at the silver mine and takes you on a circular route to Schwarzenburg.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.62 mi -
Average duration: 4h 50 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,568 ft -
Descent: - 1,572 ft -
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Highest point: 2,201 ft -
Lowest point: 1,102 ft
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Country:
Germany
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Area: Forêt Noire -
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Waldkirch -
Start/End: N 48.065934° / E 7.936306° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,112 ft
- S/E : mi 7.62 - alt. 1,112 ft
Notes
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