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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Hochschwarzwald
Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
Friedenweiler

Rötenbach Gorge Trail – Rötenbach Gorge loop from Rötenbach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Hochschwarzwald
Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
Friedenweiler

Rötenbach Gorge Trail – Rötenbach Gorge loop from Rötenbach

Hard

4.8

(172)

567

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Rötenbach Gorge Trail – Rötenbach Gorge loop from Rötenbach

05:53

20.0km

410m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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885 m

Ellenberg

Peak

2

1.85 km

Rötenbach Gorge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The first section of the premium hiking trail Rötenbachschlucht serves as a relaxed introduction. It goes quite well up and down and the paths are rocky, but everything is still …

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2.43 km

Beaver Dam in Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Highlight • Natural

Between the first and second bridge you wander through the realm of the beavers, one building after the other stands here, in this section he feels comfortable.

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4

2.49 km

Rötenbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Great gorge! Great trail that meanders from Rötenbach down to the mouth next to the stream. An insider tip - I hadn't heard of the gorge until yesterday. Probably because there are other gorges here, especially the Wutach Gorge.

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4.73 km

Rötenbach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This is the largest waterfall in the Rötenbachschlucht.

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5.33 km

Rötenbach Confluence

Highlight • River

At this point the Rötenbach comes out of its narrow gorge and flows directly into the Wutach. You can also explore the Rötenbachklamm on a narrow hiking trail. Sure-footedness and waterproof, sturdy shoes are mandatory here.

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8.08 km

Räuberschlössle rock formation and view over the Wutach Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Without the name tag "Räiberschlössle" you almost walk past it. But if you then take the secured path around the rock, it turns out to be hollow: a large space …

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9.31 km

Wutach Gorge Waterfalls and Covered Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

An enchanted fairytale forest with river.

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9

18.5 km

Giant Ant Sculptures on the Ant Trail

Highlight • Structure

There are a total of ten stations on the 3.6 km ant trail - from interesting information boards to climbing trees and wood ants. Along the route there are also several nice rest areas.

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20.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.52 km

4.17 km

3.83 km

2.00 km

452 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

7.36 km

3.97 km

570 m

245 m

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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