“Great Bandit Hotzenplotz Trail” Nature Trail, Gengenbach

(S/E) The walk starts at the Strohbach fairground. We follow the path to the left into the forest and immediately turn left again. At the edge of the forest, we follow the path to the left and continue along the edge of the forest for about 2 km.

(1) We cross a small stream and turn sharply right into the woods.

(2) We reach a viewpoint, follow the path to the left and then to the right, past the wild boars.

(3) We go straight on across the junction and then keep to the right, past the Waldorf nursery. We continue along the path, veering slightly to the left, through the woods.

(4) At the next junction, we carry on straight ahead, keep to the right at the fork and turn right again at the junction beyond. We follow the footpath along the hillside and return to the starting point of our walk (S/E).

The trail has been designed primarily for ‘grown-up robbers’ and, over a distance of around 4 km, links together the area’s unique biotopes.

Experience nature – understand nature – protect nature
These objectives are to be achieved through impressive experiences between people and nature, focusing on heightening the senses, awakening aesthetic sensibilities, providing insights into unknown habitats and perspectives, interactive knowledge transfer, and fostering an emotional connection through the experiential value of nature.
Räuber Hotzenplotz also appreciated the unique, interesting and beautiful aspects of this area. Indeed, some of his numerous adventures with Kasperl, Seppel, Grandmother, Sergeant Dimpfelmoser and Widow Schlotterbeck took place along this trail.