Up to the Knöpflesbrunnen

A wonderful panoramic walk to the Knöpflesbrunnen mountain inn.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.76 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,381 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,388 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,727 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,510 ft

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Description of the walk

Starting point: Wieden Tourist Information Centre (Kirchstraße 2, 79695 Wieden)
Parking: Car park in the centre of Wieden
Public transport: Get off at Wieden Ortsmitte

(S/E) There are various routes for this walk. We’ve opted to start at the Spitzdobelweg, which is near the school. From here, we follow the signposts via the Erbsengarten, then go straight on at the fork and continue to the Wieden district of Ungendwieden.

(1) From there, we head towards Lailehöhe. To do this, we turn left and then immediately right again; after about 700 metres, following a left-hand bend, we turn right onto a path. At the next crossroads, we take a sharp left towards Lailehöhe.

(2) We turn sharply right and come upon the beautiful panoramic path leading to the Knöpflesbrunnen.

(3) At the Hasbacher Höhe, we turn right and continue on to the Knöpflesbrunnen and the mountain inn of the same name.

(4) From up here, we have a magnificent panoramic view of the Wiedener Valley, with the Belchen in the background. From the summit of the neighbouring Tannenharzfelsen viewpoint, you also have a fascinating view of the surrounding Black Forest peaks.

On the way back, we walk along the shorter Finstergrundweg, passing through the Graben district of Wieden.

(5) There, we turn left, then take the second right and follow the path to the hamlet of Säge.

(6) At the junction before the L123, take a sharp left, then cross the road and pass through Säge and Niedermatt, before turning left onto Kirchstraße back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,740 ft - Wieden Tourist Information Centre
  2. 1 : mi 1.44 - alt. 2,982 ft - Ungendwieden
  3. 2 : mi 2.21 - alt. 3,510 ft - Lailehöhe
  4. 3 : mi 3.26 - alt. 3,707 ft - Hasbacher Höhe
  5. 4 : mi 3.91 - alt. 3,583 ft - Knöpflesbrunnen
  6. 5 : mi 5.24 - alt. 2,900 ft - Graben district
  7. 6 : mi 6.02 - alt. 2,575 ft - Säge district
  8. S/E : mi 6.76 - alt. 2,740 ft - Wieden Tourist Information Centre

Notes

Equipment
Sturdy footwear and, depending on the weather, a rain jacket are an absolute must on every hike.

How to get there
From Freiburg:
Take the B31 towards Donaueschingen, take the Kirchzarten / Oberried / Todtnau exit. Follow the L126 to Todtnau, then take the B317 towards Lörrach; after approx. 4 km, turn right towards Utzenfeld; in the town centre, join the L123 towards Münstertal/Wieden and follow the road for 6 km.

From Donaueschingen:
Take the B31 towards Freiburg, then take the Feldberg/Todtnau exit. Follow the B317 as it winds its way to the Utzenfeld junction, then turn right here. In the town centre, join the L123 towards Münstertal/Wieden and follow the road for 6 km.

From Lörrach:
Take the B317 from Lörrach towards Donaueschingen. At the Aiterer Kreuz junction, continue straight on towards Utzenfeld, then, in the town centre, join the L123 towards Münstertal/Wieden and follow the road for 6 km.

By public transport:
From Freiburg:
Take the regional train towards Seebrugg/Neustadt (Schw.), get off at Kirchzarten station, take bus 7215 to Todtnau, change to bus 7300 towards Zell i.W. – get off at Utzenfeld Wiese, take bus 7306 towards Wieden – get off at Wieden town centre

From Donaueschingen:
Take the regional train towards Seebrugg/Neustadt (Schw.), get off at Neustadt station, change to the regional train to Titisee station, then take bus 7300 to Utzenfeld Wiesen, and take bus 7306 towards Wieden – get off at Wieden town centre

From Lörrach:
Take the S6 regional train towards Zell i. Wiesental, change to bus 7300 towards Titisee – get off at Utzenfeld Wiesen, then take bus 7306 towards Wieden – get off at Wieden Ortsmitte

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
eb19
eb19

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting and varied hike with beautiful views, especially of the Alps. No particular difficulty.

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