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: 9.10 km -
Average duration: 3h 30 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 315 m -
Descent: - 313 m -
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Highest point: 577 m -
Lowest point: 351 m
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Country:
Germany
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Area: Forêt Noire -
District:
Simonswald -
Start/End: N 48.100793° / E 8.053556° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 351 m - Bärenbrücke
- 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 367 m - Halsachsimonwalder Bach
- 2 : km 1.09 - alt. 393 m - Halsachsimonswald
- 3 : km 1.9 - alt. 436 m - Halsach
- 4 : km 2.3 - alt. 458 m - River
- 5 : km 2.86 - alt. 518 m - Crossroads in the woods
- 6 : km 4.49 - alt. 510 m - Three-way junction
- 7 : km 4.84 - alt. 482 m - X-shaped fork
- 8 : km 6.7 - alt. 366 m - Talstrabe
- 9 : km 7.04 - alt. 372 m - Wilde Gutah
- 10 : km 8.36 - alt. 369 m - Street
- S/E : km 9.09 - alt. 351 m - Bärenbrücke
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