It’s very easy to get there by bus 262, getting off at the Yach Rathaus (town hall) stop. The walk can be done either way but is easier going clockwise, as the final descent is quite steep.
Shepherd’s Trail (Hirtenweg) starting from Yach
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!
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 12.80 mi -
Average duration: 8h 30 -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,986 ft -
Descent: - 2,982 ft -
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Highest point: 2,772 ft -
Lowest point: 1,299 ft
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Country:
Germany
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Area: Forêt Noire -
City:
Elzach -
Start/End: N 48.159532° / E 8.090406° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,332 ft
- S/E : mi 12.8 - alt. 1,329 ft
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