Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Hinterlangenbach

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Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Hinterlangenbach

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Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Hinterlangenbach

06:40

19.5km

790m

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: October 29, 2026

Tips

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 17.7 km for 797 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

Kesselbach Stream

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A relaxed path along the Kesselbach and a deer enclosure.

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3.78 km

View of the Rhine Plain from the Central/Northern Black Forest Nature Park (Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord)

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Even more beautiful and farther on a clear day

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4.68 km

View of the Berghotel Mummelsee

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The modern Mummelsee chapel is interesting from the outside and inside; the colorful glass windows are particularly beautiful when the sunlight hits them appropriately

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4.99 km

Boardwalk at Lake Mummelsee

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Super walkable

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6.36 km

Boardwalk Through the Hornisgrinde Raised Bog

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On a rustic wooden plank walkway you go through the high moor on the Hornisgrinde.

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13.6 km

Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

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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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14.1 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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14.2 km

View from the Hornisgrinde summit

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The Hornisgrinde is one of the super highlights in the Northern Black Forest. The highest elevation in the region is surrounded by many other top spots along the Hochschwarzwaldstraße.

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

6.13 km

2.70 km

797 m

Surfaces

8.21 km

7.07 km

2.89 km

594 m

498 m

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

9°C

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

November 22, 2022,Mummelsee - Hornisgrinde/Schwarzwald

Today we went on another hike in the northern Black Forest, with just as mystical weather as last time. The 18 meter deep Mummelsee is a cirque lake at 1028.5 m above sea level. NN height on the slope of the Hornisgrinde. It is one of the most visited lakes in Baden-Württemberg because it is located directly on the Black …

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September 6, 2026,Bismarckturm (Hornisgrinde) – Hornisgrindeturm Runde von Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

Today again in Badenia. I didn't remember the path being so rocky 🙈
Quite cozy and relaxed

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June 9, 2026,Hornisgrinde - Ochsenstall - Unterstmatt

This morning the conditions were perfect for a hike on the Hornisgrinde; 8 degrees and fog 😀 The parking lot at Mummelsee was still empty and very few hikers were out. Most of my paths today were "scree paths". In some parts there were also root paths, which were very slippery. Back at Mummelsee it was still foggy, but the …

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May 25, 2026,Hornisgrinde - Mummelsee - so eine wunderschöne Tour 🥾☀️🌺

That was a wonderfully great tour on narrow paths away from the crowds and mostly in the shade ☀️ I will definitely do it again when the landscape is in bloom.

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October 3, 2023,Hornisgrinde – Bismarckturm – Hornisgrinde-Schwabenweg Runde von Achert

Nice tour that you can do leisurely or sporty. Only the wind turbine on the Hornisgrinde is just annoying

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September 17, 2023,Unterstmatt – Hornisgrinde – Steg durchs Hochmoor – Mummelsee – Unterstmatt

Easily accessible by public transport. High density of refreshments 😁 and a magnificent view of the Rhine Valley.

As expected, Mummelsee is an absolutely overcrowded tourist trap

The way back from Seibelseckle is relatively boring, wide forest highway and no view. It's a bit of a stretch from the oxen stable to Unterstmatt.

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