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Eichener See walks
Eichener See and Wehrer Boden
Visorando Member
3.53 mi
+417 ft
-407 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Schopfheim (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The route is largely in open country. The paths are wide and well signposted. On the way there, we’ll walk past Eichener See to see if it’s there, as it’s a seasonal lake. Information boards along the route and inside the shelter explain how this lake works. We will then cross a small wood and the Dinkelberg hills to the south of Eichener See before reaching the village of Eichen. We will cross the Dorfbach, which flows only through Eichen, and leave the village after a short walk through its eastern part.
Eichener See: in search of a lake that appears and disappears
3.96 mi
+302 ft
-318 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Schopfheim (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The main attraction is Eichener See. You’ll probably need to visit several times as it’s quite rare. It may appear once or twice a year; in some years, not at all. After a period of heavy rain, groundwater from a cavity 50 metres deep rises through the subsoil and fills the basin. It’s a magical spot. We’ll then head up into the hills north of the Dinkelberg.
Walks near Eichener See
From Steinen to Albbruck in the Black Forest
101.23 mi
+17,323 ft
-17,313 ft
9 days
Difficult
Departure from Steinen (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This nine-day route allows you to discover different aspects of the southern Black Forest.Starting from Steinen in the Kleines Wiesental, you will cross beautiful forests to reach the pretty village of Kandern. Then, for four days, you will follow the Schwarzwald Westweg trail, passing through the highest peaks of the Black Forest: Belchen, Feldberg and Herzogenhorn.You will also stop off at Titisee, a pleasant lakeside resort. The second part of the route is devoted to the Albsteig, a trail that follows the River Alb from its source at the foot of the Feldberg to Albbruck, where the River Alb flows into the Rhine. On the way, you will stop at Sankt Blasien, a remarkable town with a magnificent cathedral and cloister.
Steinen - Kandern
10.34 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,365 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Steinen (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This first stage will take you from Steinen to Kandern. Starting from Steinen in the Kleines Wiesental, you will cross beautiful forests to reach the Black Forest trail: the Westweg Schwarzwald in the pretty village of Kandern.
Gorge Trail Stage 6 – From Todtmoos to Wehr
14.81 mi
+2,441 ft
-3,973 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Todtmoos (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The Schluchtensteig trail leads in six stages over 119 km from Stühlingen to Wehr, right across the southern Black Forest.
The last stage is the longest at almost 24 km and takes us through the wonderful Wehraschlucht gorge and later high above the Wehra river and then down to the Wehrastausee lake. Along the Wehra, we hike directly into the centre of Wehr.
Gorges Trail Stage 6 – from Todtmoos to Wehr (bad weather alternative)
13.65 mi
+1,558 ft
-3,061 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Todtmoos (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The Schluchtensteig trail leads in six stages over 119 km from Stühlingen to Wehr, right across the southern Black Forest.
The last stage is the longest at almost 22 km. In case of continuous or heavy rain or other incidents, this is an easy alternative if you want to get to Wehr somehow and cannot walk through the Wehraschlucht gorge.
While the first half of the stage to Gersbach offers some variety, the hike to Wehr is exclusively downhill on a gravel forest path.
Görwihl - Albbruck
8.25 mi
+1,184 ft
-2,365 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Görwihl (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This ninth stage will take you from Görwihl to Albbruck. The route follows the Albsteig Schwartzwald. You will enjoy the pretty waterfalls of the Höllbach and follow the Alb to its confluence with the Rhine. Once you arrive in Albbruck, the end of the hike, you can choose between Albbruck or Laufenburg, a beautiful German-Swiss village, for your overnight stay.
Albsteig (E2) from Göhrwihl to Häusern
15.71 mi
+3,320 ft
-2,746 ft
10h 05
Difficult
Departure from Görwihl (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This variant of the Albsteig (Black Forest) takes you on a 112-kilometre journey through the Alb Valley along the river from Albbruck to the Feldberg, the roof of the southern Black Forest. Stage 2 takes you from Göhrwihl back down into the Alb Valley, then over the Dachsberg, to the Albstausee reservoir and up to Häusern.
Kandern - Haldenhof
12.57 mi
+3,346 ft
-1,430 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Kandern (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This second stage will take you from Kandern to the Haldenhof Inn. The route follows the Westweg Schwartzwald. Along the way, you will discover Sausenburg Castle. The highest point of the day is at Blauen, which offers a panoramic view of the Black Forest.
Haldenhof - Notschreipass
11.50 mi
+2,582 ft
-1,965 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Kleines Wiesental (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This third stage will take you from the Auberge d'Haldenhof to Notschreipass. The route follows the Westweg Schwartzwald. The highest point of the day is at Belchen, which offers a panoramic view. On a clear day, you can see the Alps from Austria to Mont Blanc.
Wittenschwand - Görwihl
10.98 mi
+1,493 ft
-2,293 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Dachsberg (Südschwarzwald) (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This eighth stage will take you from Wittenschwand to Görwihl. The route follows the Albsteig Schwartzwald. You will cross the beautiful Dachsberg forest and follow the Alb. In the evening, you will stop in the pleasant village of Görwihl.