Belchen House – Belchen Summit (1,414 m) loop from Schönau im Schwarzwald

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Baden-Württemberg

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Belchen House – Belchen Summit (1,414 m) loop from Schönau im Schwarzwald

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Belchen House – Belchen Summit (1,414 m) loop from Schönau im Schwarzwald

02:35

28.2km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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10.7 km

Belchenbahn Valley Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Interesting valley station of the cable car on the Belchen, well integrated into the landscape.

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13.0 km

Cable Car in Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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14.1 km

View from the road to Belchenhaus

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic all-round view, down to the Alps (in good weather).

The last 4 km are nature reserve and therefore no vehicles are on the way, very natural ...

Highly recommended for hiking and cycling!

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14.5 km

Belchen Summit Station

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It's nice to see how the gondolas float over you. As long as you can walk well, the climb is worth it. If you have knee problems, you can take the train down if necessary.

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14.5 km

Belchen House

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When the weather is nice, the inn is very full due to the cable car. It's self-service - you place your order at the counter and you get drinks straight …

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14.5 km

Belchen

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If your route leads directly from Checkpoint Hinter Stadel to Checkpoint Ranch (or vice versa), we'll actually give you the Belchen for free. Your path will lead over the Wiedener …

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15.2 km

Belchen Summit (1,414 m)

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The Belchen is not the highest mountain, but it is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Black Forest, because it offers visitors a fantastic panoramic view of the …

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