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Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

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Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

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Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

01:53

14.4km

480m

Running

Hard run. 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 15, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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Start point

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2.75 km

Hornisgrinde Transmission Towers

Highlight • Structure

3.85 km

Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

Highlight • Monument

Small observation tower with interesting landmarks on the railing, for example sunrise and sunset on solstice days or direction and distance to Kehl, Strasbourg, Vienna or Lima. The view is stunning.

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4.35 km

Hornisgrinde Tower

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Busy on weekends. If you really want to enjoy the peace and beauty of the high moor, as well as the all-round view, you should make the ascent early in the morning or late in the evening.

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4.44 km

View of the Rhine Valley from Hornisgrinde

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In good weather you can see as far as the Vosges.

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5.21 km

View of the Murgtal Valley from below Dreifürstenstein

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On the shady side, there is still snow (partly icy) on paths and climbs in early April. The paths are easy to walk with hiking boots.

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6.39 km

Mummelsee

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An old legend tells that in the past, nixies and dwarves, as well as a king, lived in the Mummelsee. On full moon nights, the nixies are said to have …

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6.78 km

Mummelsee Mermaid Statue

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The Mummelseenixe is perched on a rock in the Mummelsee on the northern edge of the lake. A description of the legend about the mermaids in Mummelsee is attached to …

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9.22 km

Westweg: Ochsenstall to Hornisgrinde Trail

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A really nice hike to the Hornisgrinde or down to the ox stable

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

5.07 km

1.93 km

540 m

329 m

182 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

4.39 km

3.49 km

692 m

320 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

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Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

Hornisgrinde Transmission Towers

Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

Hornisgrinde Tower

View of the Rhine Valley from Hornisgrinde

View of the Murgtal Valley from below Dreifürstenstein

Mummelsee

Mummelsee Mermaid Statue

Westweg: Ochsenstall to Hornisgrinde Trail

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