Feldberg Passhöhe - Sankt Blasien

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This sixth stage will take you from Feldberg Passhöhe to Sankt Blasien. The route follows the Albsteig Schwartzwald. The highest point of the day is the Herzogenhorn, the third highest peak in the Black Forest. You will enjoy a 360° panorama. In the evening, you will visit the town of Sankt Blasien with its imposing cathedral, whose dome is the third largest in Europe.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Steinen to Albbruck in the Black Forest

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.09 mi
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    Average duration: 7h 25 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,627 ft
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    Descent: - 3,123 ft
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    Highest point: 4,626 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,513 ft
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Sankt Blasien
Sankt Blasien
Herzogenhorn
Herzogenhorn

Description of the walk

This hike starts at the Kokoschinski Hotel in Feldberg.

Signposting: Schwarzwald Albsteig, white Albsteig diamonds and Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg red diamonds

(S) From the Kokoschinski Hotel, go to the ski lift station. At the start of a trail, you will see a sign pointing towards the Herzogenhorn summit.

(1) Take the trail on the right, passing the Herzogenhorn restaurant. Continue south until you reach a fork.

(2) Take the path in the centre, the Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg. Head south-east to the fork towards Herzogenhorn.

(3) Turn left towards the summit of the Herzogenhorn.

(4) Walk around the summit of the Herzogenhorn. Enjoy a 360° panoramic view. After this loop, take the Schwarzwald Albsteig, descend southwards to a fork with a sign for Bernau.

(5) Turn left. Stay on the well-marked Albsteig and look for another sign for Bernau and Sank Blasien.

(6) Continue downhill on the Albsteig, then start a short climb towards the Krunkelbachhütte. Pass it on the right to reach a small pass.

(7) Follow the sign with the Albsteig sticker indicating Sankt Blasien. Continue downhill towards the village of Bernau. Follow the Albsteig signs and you will gradually reach the village of Bernau.

(8) Cross the Dorf-Hauptstrasse carefully, staying on the Albsteig, and take the Sportplatzstrasse until you reach a crossroads shortly after crossing the Alb river.

(9) Turn left and follow the Alb along the pleasant path lined with wood carvings.

(10) As indicated by the sign, turn left and stay on the right bank of the Alb. Cross a bridge and continue on the left bank until you reach a road. Turn right onto the road and cross the Alb again. You will arrive at a building.

(11) Please note: The construction of a new building at the car park has caused a diversion to the Albsteig trail.
When you reach the car park, turn left to find a small bridge. Cross the Alb, go through a playground and quickly rejoin the Albsteig. Continue on the left bank of the Alb until you reach the village of Unterlehen.

(12) In the village, follow Todmooser Strasse until you reach a crossroads.

(13) Turn right, rejoin the Alb on its left bank, then on the right bank until you reach a crossroads.

(14) Follow the signs for Sankt Blasien, staying on the Albsteig. Return to the Alb, just before a sawmill.

(15) Turn left and stay on the Albsteig. Cross the Alb again, then cross the L149. Head south-east until you reach the entrance to Sankt Blasien.

(16) Leave the Albsteig and take the Kanalweg, which leads to the centre of Sankt Blasien. Return to the Hotel Klosterhof, where you will spend the night. (E)

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 4,035 ft - Feldberg - Hotel Kokoschinski
  2. 1 : mi 0.09 - alt. 4,042 ft - Red diamond - Herzogenhorn sign
  3. 2 : mi 1.37 - alt. 4,331 ft - Signpost Herzogenhorn - Bernau Dorf
  4. 3 : mi 1.72 - alt. 4,485 ft - Red diamond - Bernau sign
  5. 4 : mi 1.87 - alt. 4,590 ft - Red diamond - Herzogenhorn summit
  6. 5 : mi 2.31 - alt. 4,334 ft - Red diamond - Bernau sign
  7. 6 : mi 2.96 - alt. 4,003 ft - Albsteig diamond - Sankt Blasien
  8. 7 : mi 3.43 - alt. 4,183 ft - Albsteig diamond - West tower Sankt Blasien
  9. 8 : mi 5.6 - alt. 2,999 ft - Bernau - Sankt Blasien sign
  10. 9 : mi 5.8 - alt. 2,949 ft - On the left, Albsteig diamond - Sankt Blasien sign
  11. 10 : mi 6.09 - alt. 2,966 ft - Albsteig diamond - Sank Blasien sign
  12. 11 : mi 6.61 - alt. 2,897 ft - Turn left before the buildings
  13. 12 : mi 8.01 - alt. 2,789 ft - Albsteig diamond - St. Blasien 8 km
  14. 13 : mi 8.09 - alt. 2,805 ft - Intersection
  15. 14 : mi 9.74 - alt. 2,772 ft - Albsteig diamond - Sankt Blasien
  16. 15 : mi 10.38 - alt. 2,635 ft - Albsteig diamond - Sawmill
  17. 16 : mi 12.61 - alt. 2,680 ft - Kanalweg Sank Blasien
  18. E : mi 13.09 - alt. 2,516 ft - Sankt Blasien - Hotel Klosternhof

Notes

Hike completed by the author on 9 June 2025

Possible detours on the Schwarzwald Albsteig: before setting off, check this page albsteig-aktuelles

Signposting:

  • At each major crossroads, you will find signposts: example
  • From Feldberg to Sankt Blasien, the route follows the Schwarzwald Albsteig, marked by white Albsteig diamonds
  • From Feldberg to Herzogenhorn: the route also follows the Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg, marked by red diamond signs
  • Accommodation:

in Sankt Blasien: Hotel Klosterhof

Weather: before setting off, check the Visorando weather forecast or Météo blue

Hiking equipment: good walking shoesare essential .

Worth a visit

  • Feldberg Passhöhe
  • The Herzogenhorn
  • Bernau
  • The Alb
  • Sankt Blasien

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