Simonswald Mill Trail
In Simonswald and its tranquil side valleys, where crystal-clear mountain streams murmur, six old mills clatter away. The mill trail connects the mills in a beautiful hike.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.65 mi -
Average duration: 3h 30 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,033 ft -
Descent: - 1,027 ft -
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Highest point: 1,893 ft -
Lowest point: 1,152 ft
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Country:
Germany
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Area: Forêt Noire -
City:
Simonswald -
Start/End: N 48.100793° / E 8.053556° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,152 ft - Bärenbrücke
- 1 : mi 0.23 - alt. 1,204 ft - Halsachsimonwalder Bach
- 2 : mi 0.68 - alt. 1,289 ft - Halsachsimonswald
- 3 : mi 1.18 - alt. 1,430 ft - Halsach
- 4 : mi 1.43 - alt. 1,503 ft - River
- 5 : mi 1.78 - alt. 1,699 ft - Crossroads in the woods
- 6 : mi 2.79 - alt. 1,673 ft - Three-way junction
- 7 : mi 3.01 - alt. 1,581 ft - X-shaped fork
- 8 : mi 4.16 - alt. 1,201 ft - Talstrabe
- 9 : mi 4.37 - alt. 1,220 ft - Wilde Gutah
- 10 : mi 5.2 - alt. 1,211 ft - Street
- S/E : mi 5.65 - alt. 1,152 ft - Bärenbrücke
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