Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe walks

This circuit is best done at the end of May during the rhododendron flowering season. You can also see a series of small waterfalls. The hike is not difficult. It can be very busy on Saturdays and Sundays (especially on the first third)

Black Forest route via Wolfschlucht gorge, Lukas Hütte, Ebersteinburg castle, Battert rock faces, Ritteplatte, Baden-Baden's old castle, Sophien Ruhe and Engelskanzel viewpoints offering splendid views of the town.

A lovely hike in the Black Forest without any major difficulties. It takes us along wooded paths past Lake Sankenbachsee, the Sankenbacher Waterfalls, the Glasmännlehütte refuge and a short detour into the town of Baiersbronn.

A lovely little walk above Bühl, starting from Windeck Castle, then passing through orchards, meadows and vineyards to the entrance to Bühl, and finally climbing up to the higher ground. The walk is signposted by the “Kappler Genusstour” signs.

A beautiful hike to discover the ruins of Ebersteinburg and Hohenbaden castles. Magnificent rocks (Batterfelsen) can also be found along the route. You can visit Hohenbaden Castle, which is well worth a detour, and enjoy a meal in its restaurant. There are also some beautiful viewpoints along the route.

Do you enjoy the sound of running water, birdsong and a bit of a hike? You can do all that here with the family.

Are you looking for a short, scenic yet challenging hike less than an hour from Strasbourg? This circular route offers panoramic views of the Alsace plain and, on the other side, the Black Forest mountain range. It partly follows a route marked by the Schwarzwälder Genießerpfade (Black Forest Gourmet Trail), but in the opposite direction, so you’ll come across a few other walkers. It doesn’t follow this route exactly either, taking a few detours to make the walk shorter and offer more panoramic views.

Explore the Gaggenau region, with its mix of woods, meadows and beautiful views. The route takes you past the Schlossköpfel, the Pestkreuz and the Hilsberghütte.

This hike in the Black Forest National Park takes you along the ridges between the Hornisgrinde and Hochkopf moors and passes by the high-altitude Mummelsee lake. It largely follows the Westweg long-distance hiking trail, which crosses the Black Forest from north to south.

The signposted Gernsbach Legends Trail (Genießerpfad) runs mainly over natural terrain and, despite a few inclines, can be comfortably walked in 1.5 to 2 hours of pure walking time over a distance of 5.3 km. It is characterised by its many narrow, sometimes almost alpine paths, which link the individual stops together. However, this means the trail is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchair users; sturdy footwear is definitely recommended. The signposted circular route begins at the Klingel Chapel (Schlossstraße, Klingelstraße, about 1 kilometre towards Obertsrot) and connects seven stops around the Gernsberg. The route is consistently signposted with the ‘little devil’ symbol. Parking is available at the Gernsbach Spa Gardens on Igelbachstraße. As a so-called ‘Genießerpfad’, the Gernsbach Legends Trail has been awarded the premium seal of approval by the German Hiking Institute.

A walk leading from Hundseck to the Gertelbach Waterfalls, then back up via the Paradiesweg.

This circular walk takes you past the Gerolsdsau waterfalls, the Kreutzfelsen rock and the Hinterer-Wald forest. You’ll follow a stream lined with rhododendrons (in bloom in mid-May), past a series of small waterfalls, then on to a superb viewpoint at the Kreutzfelsen rock. You’ll also pass through a beautiful forest.

This circular walk takes us through beautiful mixed woodland and past red sandstone cliffs to the Waldeck ruins and to the largest wooden overshot waterwheel in Europe.

Cross a nature reserve via the Wildnispfad (a wild trail littered with dead trees) and the Luckspfad (Lynx Trail). Walk along the ridges of the Badener Höhe and the Seekopf. Descend to the idyllic glacial lake, Herrenwieser See.

A lovely walk through the Tonbach Valley, then up through the hills on the way back. The walk begins along the River Tonbach, then the path climbs towards the game reserve. You may spot around twenty fallow deer in the vast enclosure. On the way back, you’ll pass along zigzag paths twice – a distinctive feature of this route.

This scenic circular walk leads from Holzbronn across open meadows and along shady woodland paths, past the Waldeck ruins and through parts of the fascinating Xanderklinge Gorge. “Moment, linger a while! You are so beautiful!” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust I) This quote beautifully captures what awaits you at the ‘AugenBlick’ viewpoint in Holzbronn and at all the others: a breathtaking and utterly beautiful view. These special viewpoints, complete with a bench, a small table and a labelled panorama board, invite you to discover the landscape. The ‘AugenBlick’ viewpoints are designed in the style of the nature park’s logo – the distinctive ‘nature park eye’ – and also serve as the starting point for a circular walk, the ‘AugenBlick-Runde’. Let your gaze wander and discover the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the nature park!

On this tour, we come across relics of Roman culture, such as the fort in Osterburken and the beautiful historic old town in Adelsheim. We also encounter modern sculptures from time to time along the Sculpture Cycle Route.

Right next to the Naturfreundehaus, not far from the outdoor swimming pool, the barefoot trail in the Kohlplattenwald invites you to enjoy a special experience of nature. On this trail, which is unique in the region, you can feel a variety of surfaces – such as bark mulch, moss, pebbles, sand and even mud – up close at numerous stations. This allows you to experience nature first-hand with every step – an outing that sparks curiosity and awakens the senses.

Nothing beats a stroll along a cheerfully babbling stream on hot days. The Stream Discovery Trail near Iselshausen offers just that. Here, the Steinach becomes a real experience. You can hear the water rushing everywhere, seating stones invite you to linger, and anyone who wishes can cross the stream on large stepping stones or cool their feet in the water. Here, you can experience nature and water up close.

The ‘AugenBlick’ circular walk takes you once round the Sommerberg with a gentle gradient and offers unique views both along the way and at the start and finish points. Signposted with the nature park’s ‘eye’ symbol and a yellow diamond, the ‘AugenBlick’ circular walk covers around four and a half kilometres around the Sommerberg in Bad Wildbad in the Northern Black Forest.

This short circular walk on the Schlossberg combines leisurely paths with beautiful views over Sternenfels. Along the way, it leads to the leisure complex at the Schloßbergturm, featuring a viewing tower, an exhibition on history and geology, a kiosk, a children’s playground and a barbecue area. This makes the walk a varied outing for anyone wishing to enjoy nature, the views and a short break in a special setting.

To mark the town’s anniversary, ‘1250 Years of Hettingen’, a special project has been launched in Hettingen: old photographs, mostly from the image archive of the Buchen-based photographer Karl Weiß (1876–1956), are juxtaposed with contemporary views. These photographic comparisons, under the theme ‘Hettingen then and now’, are presented on information panels with accompanying short texts. The twelve panels in total are situated at prominent locations or significant buildings in Hettingen.

A varied walk through the tranquil Elz Valley: from Einbach, the route follows historic paths over panoramic heights, past old mills, wayside shrines and small cultural monuments, all the way to the ‘Dreistegen’ near Scheringen. Time and again, beautiful views open up over the Wiesental valley and the stream that winds its way through the valley. Anyone who enjoys nature, history and quiet paths will find this a particularly charming route.

A long and physically demanding hike, but the view from Mummelsee is well worth the effort. The route starts off gently at the bottom of the valley, then from the small lake (watch out for the aggressive swan!) the path becomes much steeper. Return via an alternative route. If, once you reach Mummelsee, you feel you need to shorten the return journey, turn back – you’ll save 4 km.

A short trail (1 km) in the middle of a nature reserve allows you to discover two interesting things: how nature is rebuilding itself after the Lothar storm of 1999 without human intervention and how woodpeckers interact with trees. Several variations of the route are available, including one that allows you to walk along the trail with a pushchair or wheelchair as it is made of wooden planks.Hikers can continue on the Panoramarundweg trail or take other hikes a little further afield (by bus or car) in the Black Forest (including the Allerheiligen waterfalls).

Start from the Sarbacher Hotel in Kaltenbronn (Gernsbach). Several large car parks are available, so it's fairly easy to find a space. The car parks are connected by a tarmac footpath. Ideal hike for a family outing. No steep or technical slopes. There is a very long wooden pontoon leading to a well-preserved pond. Pets are allowed along the entire route. The trail is well marked with the option to extend the route.

The Katzensteig connects the towns of Eberbach and Neckargerach. This route, which is around 26 kilometres long, is an interesting alternative to stages 5 and 6 of the Neckarsteig and offers a mix of nature, impressive views and cultural attractions.

"Nature experience combined with sporty hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of Tourismus Service Bergstraße e.V. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there. We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport. Our version is therefore about 20 km longer than the original.

"Nature experience combined with sporty hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of Tourismus Service Bergstraße e.V. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there. We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport. Our version is therefore about 20 km longer than the original.

After conquering France, the Romans advanced across the Rhine. The Odenwald Limes was built to secure the route between the Main and Neckar rivers, which were considered natural borders. Built around 85 AD, this border wall was intended to protect the Roman province of Germania Superior. The fifth and final stage of your hike takes you along the former border line from Neckarburken to Neckarzimmern. During this scenically and culturally enriching tour, you will pass the remains of Roman watchtowers, forts (troop quarters), bathing facilities and border fortifications. Informative boards point out the sights and provide insights into life in the former border region.

After conquering France, the Romans advanced across the Rhine. The Odenwald Limes was built to secure the route between the Main and Neckar rivers, which were considered natural borders. Built around 85 AD, this border wall was intended to protect the Roman province of Germania Superior. The fourth stage of your hike takes you along the former border line from Limbach-Wagenschwend to Neckarburken. During this scenically and culturally enriching tour, you will pass the remains of Roman watchtowers, forts (troop quarters), bathing facilities and border fortifications. Informative boards point out the sights and provide insights into life in the former border region.

Through the Neckar Valley along the Neckarsteig, a quality hiking trail (Qualitätsweg Wanderbares Deutschland) covering around 128 km from Heidelberg to Bad Wimpfen. The long-distance hiking trail can be hiked as a multi-day or day tour. To ensure that this section remains walkable in terms of length, we have made a few adjustments to the route.

"Nature experience combined with sporty hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of Tourismus Service Bergstraße e.V. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there. We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport.

"Nature experience combined with sporty hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of the Bergstraße Tourist Association. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km route, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there. We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport.

The Neckarsteig stretches over 128 kilometres from Heidelberg to Bad Wimpfen, winding its way along the majestic Neckar River through the picturesque region of Baden-Württemberg. This route promises an unforgettable journey through a variety of landscapes, from gentle vineyards to imposing rock formations. Along the route, you can expect challenging climbs as well as relaxed sections along the river. You can look forward to varied landscapes ranging from wooded slopes in the Neckar Valley to charming half-timbered towns and historic castles. We have designed the sections so that you can reach every start and end point of a stage by public transport.

"Nature experience combined with sporty hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of Tourismus Service Bergstraße e.V. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there. We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport.

A tour through the history of the Zavelstein fountains. The Zavelstein Fountain Tour covers 3 km and 19 stations, showcasing the history and special features of the water supply. It was created by the Black Forest Association Zavelstein in collaboration with the town.

A great circular walk for lovers of unspoilt nature who can't get enough of the calming effect of the forest and who are hungry for exercise in the fresh air and pure freedom.

Exciting GeoTour in Bad Teinach-Zavelstein:explore, discover, experience ..

The idea behind this circular walk, which starts above Stift Neuburg, was to follow as many narrow, unpaved paths as possible and avoid the main hiking trails. This wasn’t always possible, and we do pass some popular hiking spots, but during the week and outside the holiday season, it’s also possible to be virtually alone on this route. All the paths are in place and clearly visible in the landscape, even if they are not marked on every map.

A city walking tour that begins and ends in Mannheim’s Neckarstadt district. The route takes us along the Neckar, Rhine and Old Rhine, at times through beautiful, secluded woodland. The final section of the tour follows the signposted Industrial Heritage Trail – whilst the scenery here is by no means picturesque, it’s worth allowing extra time to read the descriptions of the industrial monuments at your leisure.