Brandeck Tower on Brandeckkopf – View of the Vosges loop from Ortenaukreis

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Brandeck Tower on Brandeckkopf – View of the Vosges loop from Ortenaukreis

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Brandeck Tower on Brandeckkopf – View of the Vosges loop from Ortenaukreis

04:21

13.9km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.64 km

Hoherstein Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Spacious hut with table and benches, covered and with additional outdoor seating area is ideal for a rest.

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3.10 km

View of the Rhine Rift Valley and the Vosges

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, if the weather is right, you have a view over the Rheingraben to the Vosges.

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6.35 km

Brandeck-Lindle Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

The large hiking car park can be easily reached via Ohlsbach in the direction of Brandeck Lindle and is then approx. 50 meters above the inn.

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6.92 km

Forest Path Near Brandeckturm, Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Highlight • Trail

Lots of chestnuts, definitely visit in October.

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7.70 km

Brandeck Tower on Brandeckkopf

Highlight • Monument

Great view, as the tower is also suitable for not quite free from giddiness.

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10.2 km

Prälatenkopf Hoher Bühl

Peak

10.8 km

S' Bürge Eck

Peak

12.8 km

View from Maria im Weinberg Chapel

Highlight • Viewpoint

In good weather, a view as far as the Vosges

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12.9 km

Wayside Cross With Bench and View of Kinzigtal

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful bench with a wonderful view of the Kinzig valley and the Rhine plain.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

2.92 km

1.25 km

498 m

164 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

3.42 km

3.12 km

1.29 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

9°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 8, 2024,Warum sollte man um Ohlsbach einen großen Bogen machen ? 😄🤗

The question from the tour title is easy to answer. Because it is beautiful and there are many beautiful little paths on the tour. 👍🤗

The journey with the 🛵 was icy on the chest this morning. But 6 onions helped a lot. 😄
I parked at a friends house. If you want to hike the tour, it's best to …

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