Art in harmony with nature in the Black Forest

A beautiful hike through a forest of beech and oak trees along the René Schickele-Weg trail to Lipburg, where you will see polished stone sculptures, art and nature in harmony.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.83 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 279 m
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    Descent: - 277 m

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    Highest point: 477 m
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    Lowest point: 281 m

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Description of the walk

Starting point at Waldparkplatz in Mullheim. Follow the signs for the swimming pool and football stadium. After the stadium, walk 200 m uphill into the forest: park in the large car park on the right with various trail signs.

(S/E) Head north and descend 200 metres into the forest. At Ziegel Hütte, turn right onto Lipburgerweg (yellow diamond). Pass the shooting range and stay on the main path, ignoring all side paths. You will reach Blauenblick, a beautiful viewpoint.

(1) Take the path downhill to the left, the Kohlagerweg, which runs alongside a stream to the road. At the road, cross the bridge and take the small path to the left on the other side of the stream.

(2) Opposite a farm, take the path on the right (yellow diamond) going uphill. At a T-junction, turn left.

(3) At a signposted intersection, turn right onto René Schickele Weg, lined with polished stone sculptures, until you reach the village of Lipburg.

(4) Descend to the right along the road towards the village centre. At the next intersection, turn right and then immediately right again. You will then see a small bell tower and can admire the old clock mechanism through the glass door. Continue along the main road for about 300 metres.

(5) At the bridge, turn left (yellow diamond). After about 150 metres, turn right (north-west). At the fork, turn left

(6) At the next intersection, before Blauenblick, turn left towards the mushroom farm. Walk past it and take the path that climbs to the right (yellow diamond). Note the view of Lipburg.

(7) When you reach a wide path, the Grentzweg, follow it to the right (yellow diamond). At the first crossroads, continue straight ahead, ignoring a path coming from the right, and at the second crossroads, continue straight ahead to reach a picnic area.

(8) Continue north on Grentzweg. Take the first path on the right, Sonnenbückleweg (yellow diamond). At the next intersection, turn left onto Eselweg and then left again onto Ziegelweg.

(9) Pass the Nikolaus Eiche, a large oak tree, and continue north and downhill on Ziegelweg to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 296 m - Ziegleweg Waldparkplatz
  2. 1 : km 1.74 - alt. 389 m - Blauenblick
  3. 2 : km 2.72 - alt. 343 m - Farm
  4. 3 : km 3.57 - alt. 419 m - René Schickele Weg
  5. 4 : km 4.97 - alt. 397 m - Lipburg
  6. 5 : km 5.43 - alt. 369 m - Bridge
  7. 6 : km 6.18 - alt. 396 m - Intersection
  8. 7 : km 6.78 - alt. 476 m - Grentzweg
  9. 8 : km 8.72 - alt. 345 m - Picnic area
  10. 9 : km 10.14 - alt. 321 m - Nikolauseiche
  11. S/E : km 10.83 - alt. 296 m - Ziegleweg Waldparkplatz

Notes

(9) Rest area with benches and tables.

Worth a visit

Beautiful views along the route.
Lipburg: military cemetery and its small bell tower.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Nine 68
Nine 68
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful sculptures line the route, which is an easy hike for all levels. Does anyone have an explanation for the three-sided marker?

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Charry
Charry

I can confirm that in spring, when the cherry trees are in flower, it's magnificent.
Sincerely
Charry

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paullb68
paullb68

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk. I recommend spring or autumn.

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Annecath
Annecath

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Visit Badenweiler with its spa park. The interest lies in the sculptures here and there along the route. After a climb, there is a fine panoramic view before arriving at the village of Lipburg. The route is easy and very well described.

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lifael68
lifael68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy and varied walk that takes in the heights of Mullheim and the village of Lipberg. Plenty of benches and picnic spots along the way.

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Mickanside
Mickanside

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very nice, varied and accessible hike!
The difficulty is well balanced, with three separate climbs, the last being the steepest. We had a picnic at the top of the hike, on the red bench at the end of the 3rd ascent, enjoying a beautiful panoramic view and the company of a herd of curious cows I'd recommend taking a snack break here rather than at (8), unless you're in a large group.
I loved the village of Lipburg, very quiet and rustic!
Thank you for this hike

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Steph68
Steph68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk, superb forest.

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Papinouxe
Papinouxe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant walk, between forest tracks and footpaths, apart from the distance, accessible to all (you can actually reduce it at point 6).

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Josiane BILDSTEIN
Josiane BILDSTEIN

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We didn't do the whole circuit, just a loop of around 2 hours, taking time to take photos of the sculptures, from Mulheim to Lipburg (marked 1 to 6 in the description) and back along the same path to the Blauenblick intersection (6). An easy walk, quite pleasant in the forest in warm weather, with a fine view of the Blauen.

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J-L Renard
J-L Renard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk in superb natural surroundings.

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le chrisdu68
le chrisdu68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

lovely 3-hour walk, mainly in the forest, with a beautiful view of the Blauen
to be done in good weather

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christine68290
christine68290

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A great little circuit for a hilly jog that's not too difficult.

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AstrideD
AstrideD

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice walk, easy, varied forest, meadow, some beautiful
Sculptures along the way, but it only took us 2h30 and 11km 180 to walk normally, taking the time to take photos and appreciate the
the scenery.

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Brunsperger
Brunsperger

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Great for a Sunday stroll!

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niko973
niko973

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Super fun tour, especially in autumn with its magnificent colours. No risk of getting lost, even for novices like me. Thank you so much!

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