The starting point is at the Höhen Hotel Kalikutt. Take the road leading uphill to the junction, turn left and continue following the Green Diamond and Blue Diamond markings.
Mooskopf and Moosturm circular loop starting from Kalikutt
A lovely walk from Kalikutt with no particular difficulties. The first part is an ascent to the ‘Mooskopf’ summit and its tower. This is followed by a descent along well-marked paths. You’ll have the chance to rest at various designated rest areas and refresh yourself at the fountains along the route.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.82 mi -
Average duration: 4h 40 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,247 ft -
Descent: - 1,240 ft -
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Highest point: 2,848 ft -
Lowest point: 1,660 ft
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Country:
Germany
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Area: Forêt Noire -
City:
Oppenau -
Start/End: N 48.469614° / E 8.119324° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,660 ft - Kalikutt
- 1 : mi 0.27 - alt. 1,732 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 0.8 - alt. 1,916 ft - Junction of the circular loop
- 3 : mi 2.28 - alt. 2,844 ft - Mooskopf (871 m)
- 4 : mi 2.45 - alt. 2,756 ft - Geißschleifsattel
- 5 : mi 3.41 - alt. 2,382 ft - Crossroads – Hairpin bend
- 6 : mi 4.64 - alt. 2,110 ft - Access to Späneplatz
- 7 : mi 4.68 - alt. 2,103 ft - Späneplatz
- 8 : mi 5.54 - alt. 1,969 ft - Ofenloch
- S/E : mi 7.82 - alt. 1,660 ft - Kalikutt
Notes
Follow the Green Diamond and Blue Diamond markers, then the Yellow Diamond ones.
Worth a visit
Moosturm, a tower at the summit of the Mooskopf, offering an exceptional view across the whole of the Black Forest.
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