In the Black Forest, above Marzell

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If you’re feeling too hot in the lowlands, come and enjoy a stroll in the cool air, amongst the fir trees of the Black Forest and their scent. A short, unpretentious hike, suitable for the whole family and all ages.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.55 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 404 ft
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    Descent: - 387 ft
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    Highest point: 3,196 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,825 ft
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The Gleichenhütte
Hut Am Gleichen
Lipplé Hütte
Lipplé Hütte crossroads

Description of the walk

When arriving at Lipplé from Marzell via the L140, park in the car park on the right-hand side.

(S/E) From the car park, follow the forest path towards the Lipplé Hütte heading south-west.

(1) From the Hütte at the large junction with a pretty wooden cross, continue straight on along the Mittlerer Rossbodenweg, also signposted by a red sign indicating the start of the Gleichen Loipe (cross-country ski trail in winter).
Stay on this good forest path until you reach a junction (the name on the OSM map is incorrect).

(2) Turn right. Keep following the ski trail even if the signpost says "noch 5.6km"; this is not the distance remaining on foot.

(3) At the place called "Beim Bannstein 884m", head right and follow the blue "Gleichenspur" ski sign or the Yellow Diamond markings.

(4) Blue Diamond sign “Am Gleichen 946m”, turn right to reach the Gleichenhütte, which is just a few dozen metres away. Continue along the ski trail on the Oberer Rossbodenweg.
Follow the Blue Diamond marking the descent route.

(5) At the T-junction, turn left.

(6) Stay on the same path heading downhill.

(1) At the junction with the Lipplé Hütte, take the path you came up on to return to the car park at the start. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,963 ft - Car park near the L140
  2. 1 : mi 0.13 - alt. 2,959 ft - Liplé Hütte junction
  3. 2 : mi 1.53 - alt. 2,831 ft - Junction on the right
  4. 3 : mi 1.84 - alt. 2,949 ft - At Bannstein, turn right
  5. 4 : mi 2.54 - alt. 3,130 ft - Am Gleichen, fork to the right
  6. 5 : mi 2.98 - alt. 3,123 ft - Turn left at the junction
  7. 6 : mi 3.84 - alt. 3,114 ft - Junction, path leading downhill
  8. S/E : mi 4.55 - alt. 2,956 ft - Car park near the L140

Notes

No water points, just two unmanned shelters, but handy for a picnic.
The Gleichen is much more rustic.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Looking for a bit of fresh air in the woods. No views. Picnic stop at "am gleichen".
Please note that the road is closed, so park at the intersection and walk back up to the starting point.

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Madeline S.
Madeline S.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk. We chose it for its shady character and it was perfect. The directions were clear and the paths well signposted. Thank you very much!

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diemand68
diemand68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Just a quick clarification: when you arrive from Mülheim, take the road that climbs to the left before entering Marzell. This is the L140, as Lipplé is not indicated on the signs. Secondly, at the Lipplé hut, there's a fork in three paths, and you need to take the one in the middle. These are just two small points that made me think twice. But having said that, Bertrand's description is very beautiful.
Many thanks to you
André

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Madley
Madley

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice region and very beautiful nature, but regarding the reliability of the description, I suppose there have been changes because we quickly found ourselves on the same path. Fortunately the map indicates the forest roads to find us.

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