Author: Sarah Furtwängler
“King of the hiking trails” – the Mühlenbach Panoramic Trail (Short Loop)
The Mühlenbach Panoramic Trail is known as the ‘King of the Hiking Trails’. It offers an idyllic hiking experience amongst the unspoilt Black Forest valleys and farmsteads. The ‘Short Loop’ is designed to give a taste of the entire Panoramic Trail and can be extended to include the ‘Long Loop’ to create an excellent day’s hike.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.66 mi -
Average duration: 4h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,558 ft -
Descent: - 1,562 ft -
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Highest point: 1,522 ft -
Lowest point: 843 ft
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Country:
Germany
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Area: Forêt Noire -
City:
Mühlenbach -
Start/End: N 48.25289° / E 8.11107° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 856 ft
- S/E : mi 5.66 - alt. 856 ft
Notes
Other walks in the area
Circuit starting from Haslach via the Sacred Well and the Urenkopf
Visorando Member
6.29 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Haslach im Kinzigtal (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A beautiful hike starting from Haslach that takes you to the Sacred Well and Chapel, the Urenkopf and the Devil's Pulpit rocks. Very pleasant in warm weather as it is mostly shaded but offers some beautiful views.
A circular walk in the Black Forest near Hausach
8.26 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,133 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hausach (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A very pretty hike in the Black Forest, 50 km north-east of Freiburg (Freiburg im Breisgau) and 60 km
north of Lake Titisee.
You can admire the countryside and forest scenery, as well as the town of Hausach with its castle and beautiful traditional houses.
Gutach Valley in the Black Forest – Gutachtälersteig
8.76 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,379 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gutach (Schwarzwaldbahn) (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A very lovely walk in the Black Forest, 50 km north-east of Freiburg (Freiburg im Breisgau) and 60 km north of Lake Titisee.
You can admire the countryside and woodland scenery, as well as the village of Gutach with its beautiful traditional houses.
Circular route from Schöne Aussicht and the Hauenstein Rock
5.58 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,171 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hornberg (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The Hauenstein rock offers a magnificent view (Schöne Aussicht) of the southern and eastern parts of the Black Forest. This route follows part of the Schwarzwald West Weg and passes through beautiful forests above Niederwasser.
On the Great Hornberg Mill Trail
Tourist office
9.11 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,119 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hornberg (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
On this walker-friendly circular route through the Reichenbach and Schwanenbach valleys, we pass numerous traditional Black Forest farm mills. Along the way, we’ll find beautiful viewpoints and a romantic rock labyrinth.A family-friendly walk near Hornberg.
Shepherd’s Trail (Hirtenweg) starting from Yach
12.80 mi
+2,986 ft
-2,982 ft
8h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Elzach (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A long hike with significant elevation gain. Follow the sign featuring a shepherd, then the unmistakable Yellow Diamond. Please note that the signs are sometimes a few dozen metres past the junctions, so keep an eye out!
Genießerpfad – Hahn-und-Henne Circuit in Zell am Harmersbach (Premiumweg)
8.63 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,634 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Zell am Harmersbach (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
Who hasn’t seen them – the bright green and yellow cups, plates and egg cups featuring the Black Forest rooster and hen? This charming pair of chickens will also accompany you on the approximately 14-kilometre-long “Rooster and Hen Trail” through the holiday landscape of the Central Black Forest, Gengenbach and Harmersbach Valley.
“Bibili” Trail (section of the Hahn-und-Henne Circuit)
Tourism professional3.83 mi
+823 ft
-820 ft
2h 30
Not specified
Departure from Zell am Harmersbach (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The ‘Bibili’ Trail is a child-friendly section of the Hahn-und-Henne Circuit and is ideal for a relaxed family walk. From the Schwarzer Adler car park in Unterharmersbach, the trail leads along the Bächle stream to a water treading area with a barbecue site. Crossing meadows and passing through small woods, it heads to the opposite side of the valley and, after a short climb, returns at a leisurely pace. Along the way, a large playground and the Oberburehof wine tavern provide lovely spots for a break.
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