Tour of the Feldberg via the Feldsee

Discover the Feldberg (1,493 m), the highest peak in the Black Forest, via the Feldsee, a small glacial lake at the foot of the mountain.
Most of the hike follows the "Feldbergsteig" route

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 408 m
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    Descent: - 404 m

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    Highest point: 1,491 m
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    Lowest point: 1,118 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the car park, head towards the start of the ski slopes, passing in front of the Felderger Hof hotel. Continue and pass under the chairlift.

(1) At the SeebuckHütte restaurant, turn left to reach the path that descends to Lake Feldsee. Walk along the lake on the right.

(2) At the end of the lake, turn right onto the good path that leads out of the forest.

(3) Before the Raimartihof restaurant, turn left onto the stony path that climbs into the forest.

(4) At the crossroads, take the path on the left and continue along it.

(5) Once you have crossed the small stream, turn left onto the small forest path that climbs alongside the stream (caution: slippery and wet path).

(6) On the road, turn left to reach the Baldenweger Hütte (where you can get something to eat).

(7) Leave the road and climb left through the meadows and undergrowth towards Feldberg. Reach the summit at an altitude of 1,493 metres.

(8) From the orientation table, retrace your steps and, at the fork, ignore the path you came up and continue to the right (you can also climb the tower to enjoy the 360° view).

(9) Cut across another path and continue straight ahead.

(10) Bismark Monument: from here, you can see the Feldsee far below.
Follow the small stony path on the right that passes under the chairlift (unless you take it to go back down and shorten the hike by avoiding the fairly steep descent).

(11) Follow the road to the left until you reach your destination (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,276 m - Car park in front of the Feldbergerhof
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 1,274 m - Seebuckhütte, on the left
  3. 2 : km 2 - alt. 1,123 m - Feldsee Lake
  4. 3 : km 2.4 - alt. 1,126 m - Junction, on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.04 - alt. 1,213 m - Crossroads, on the left
  6. 5 : km 4.53 - alt. 1,215 m - Junction, on the left (after the stream)
  7. 6 : km 5.27 - alt. 1,312 m - Road junction, on the left
  8. 7 : km 5.44 - alt. 1,327 m - Baldenwegerhütte
  9. 8 : km 7.69 - alt. 1,491 m - Feldberg orientation table
  10. 9 : km 8.53 - alt. 1,456 m - At the crossroads, go straight ahead
  11. 10 : km 9.56 - alt. 1,444 m - Bismark Monument
  12. 11 : km 10.18 - alt. 1,362 m - Road junction, on the left
  13. S/E : km 11.31 - alt. 1,277 m - Car park in front of the Feldbergerhof

Notes

Paid covered parking is available after the roundabout.
No other parking available, as a security guard prevents access.
Good shoes are essential, especially for the descent to the lake.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
AldeLa
AldeLa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The passage through Feldsee is definitely worth a detour. The circuit offers a pleasant hike without too many people, with wooded sections and open areas offering some beautiful views. Not too crowded on the way up. After the summit, it gets very busy until the end, with few options for taking a detour to avoid the crowds. Still a beautiful hike overall. It's a shame the clouds didn't clear sooner, as we missed the view from the summit.

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Juliette B
Juliette B

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We used a German map with signposts to complete the itinerary and to provide us with possible variations. In fact, we recommend doing the route in the order indicated. Varied landscapes, very beautiful panoramas. The Feldberg was very busy, even though the cable car was closed. We enjoyed the bright sunshine and the view of the thick mist below... It must be magnificent in winter too. A few challenging climbs, but nothing particularly difficult.

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trebuhks
trebuhks

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk on 22 September 2024. Due to an oversight, we walked it in the opposite direction to that indicated in your document. I wouldn't recommend following our example, as the end of the route is much more difficult.

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aywa18
aywa18

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Super hike with magnificent scenery. The diversions around the lake is well worth it.

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jerome6867
jerome6867

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We've been on this walk twice now and it's still just as pleasant and easy.

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mach
mach

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very fine hike that finishes on the heights of the Feldberg with a superb view in fine weather.

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Cécé de Pfastatt
Cécé de Pfastatt

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice hike, even if it was raining and foggy at the top!
A few steep sections but no major difficulties.

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Claudie340
Claudie340

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful and very accessible hike. Few people on the first part, but lots of people from the top of the Feldberg, which is accessible by cable car. But it's worth the climb to enjoy the panorama. Make sure you bring a jacket, even in fine weather, as it's cool at the top.

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Robert75
Robert75

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good circuit. Few people towards the Felldsee, but crowds towards the summit (Sunday + cable car!). Good views of the Black Forest.

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lesarcoupiots
lesarcoupiots

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful walk on the last fine days of autumn. Beautiful panoramas of the Black Forest, despite the sadness of seeing the coniferous forests dying. We had to be well shod, as most of the route was on stony or rocky paths. And unluckily, when we thought we were going to have lunch at the Baldenweger Hütte, the inn was closed until 5 November. The restaurant should put up a notice at the start of the hike so that hikers can plan to eat elsewhere or a packed lunch. Otherwise, there's nothing to say, it was a lovely walk.

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1123229T
1123229T

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely hike, well signposted, but you still need to get used to the German markings.

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scratalex
scratalex

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Warning: this route may be partly impassable in winter (the path is icy and therefore forbidden). And for good reason, it is dangerous because of the high risk of falling.

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Alainrando777
Alainrando777

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice walk. Well described.

We were surprised by how busy it was, admittedly in August. I think a lot of people take the cable car up and walk down, but we also had people around us on the way up in the direction described. Having said that, the atmosphere is good and people say hello to each other.
Parking is expensive and unavoidable (14 euros for most of the day). Unless you park in Neustadt and take a bus, but we didn't try that.
A magnificent panorama from the top. I think it's the highest point in the southern Schwartzwald.
A small downside to the description: in these Covid weather conditions, the "Hütte" were closed, so you'd better bring your own snack. Or you can buy them down below near the cable car departure point. Plenty of bars and restaurants.
Thanks to the hike editor.

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Jean-J
Jean-J
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice walk, passing by the Feldsee, then through the forest, to reach the summit of the Feldberg, where the scenery is magnificent in fine weather. I highly recommend it

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