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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Emmendingen

Waldkirch

View of Glottertal – Thomashütte with a great view loop from Kandel

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Emmendingen

Waldkirch

View of Glottertal – Thomashütte with a great view loop from Kandel

Hard

4.7

(115)

442

hikers

View of Glottertal – Thomashütte with a great view loop from Kandel

07:09

19.3km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.35 km for 498 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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36 m

Kandel Summit and Paragliding Launch Site

Highlight • Summit

The Kandel has its own special charm in every season, it is always nice to arrive at the top. The view compensates for all the effort.

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328 m

View of Waldkirch and Emmendingen

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Wonderful view, just don't turn off the zigzag path but walk straight on to the source.

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900 m

Kandel Summit and Lookout Pavilion

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Great views and especially sunsets. Reachable via numerous hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty.

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2.33 km

Thomashütte with a great view

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Great view over the Glottertal and the Rhine valley. In good weather up to the Vosges.

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6.88 km

View from the Schwarzenburg ruins over Waldkirch and the Rhine Plain

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Lonely and romantic castle ruins with beautiful views of the Rhine Valley and Waldkirch. Worth a detour.

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10.1 km

Viewpoint

17.8 km

Popular climbing area with numerous routes for most levels of difficulty. The rock quality is excellent.

Access via the "Kandelour" and the ladies 'path from below or via the ladies' path from above.

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19.0 km

View from the Kandel

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At 1,241 meters, the Kandel is the highest elevation in the Middle Black Forest and the local mountain of the city of Waldkirch. Its exposed location makes it particularly impressive. On the Teufelskanzel, a mighty rock massif on the northwest side of the Kandel, the witches of the whole area are said to have met to dance with the devil. Most of the imposing rock formation, however, fell of all times on the Walpurgis Night 1981. The mountain is popular with hikers, cyclists, climbers and paragliders. When the weather is nice, you can see from here to the Swiss Alps and the Vosges.

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

4.91 km

3.81 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.71 km

1.59 km

936 m

778 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,230 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

4°C

48 %

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View of Glottertal – Thomashütte with a great view loop from Kandel

Kandel Summit and Paragliding Launch Site

View of Waldkirch and Emmendingen

Kandel Summit and Lookout Pavilion