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Kesselbach Stream – Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde loop from Hinterlangenbach

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Kesselbach Stream – Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde loop from Hinterlangenbach

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Kesselbach Stream – Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde loop from Hinterlangenbach

06:38

19.4km

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: May 16, 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 17.5 km for 797 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

Kesselbach Stream

Highlight • River

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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4.55 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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6.25 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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13.5 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

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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14.1 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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15.1 km

Schwabenweg: Ascent to the Hornisgrinde

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For species protection reasons, please do not walk this route from November to May. Thank you for your consideration.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.53 km

6.25 km

2.51 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

7.53 km

7.52 km

3.10 km

592 m

343 m

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

34°C

24°C

3 %

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Kesselbach Stream – Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde loop from Hinterlangenbach

Kesselbach Stream

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

Mummelsee

Boardwalk Through the Hornisgrinde Raised Bog

Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

View of the Rhine Valley from Hornisgrinde

View from the Hornisgrinde summit

Schwabenweg: Ascent to the Hornisgrinde

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