View of Kirchzarten – Höfen Hut loop from Kirchzarten

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Kirchzarten

View of Kirchzarten – Höfen Hut loop from Kirchzarten

Moderate

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View of Kirchzarten – Höfen Hut loop from Kirchzarten

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15.0km

610m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.35 km

Jakobus Avenue (Himmelreich Jakobus Trail)

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This beautiful, mostly shady avenue with great views is part of the official Way of St. James.

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1.79 km

View of Kirchzarten

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St. Laurentius election chapel

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2.07 km

St. Laurentius Chapel and Bürgergasthof on Giersberg

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Reservation advisable, especially in good weather!

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2.72 km

Viewpoint

3.91 km

View of Schauinsland

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The Schauinsland in the Black Forest is 1283.9 m above sea level. NHN high local mountain of Freiburg im Breisgau and a destination. It used to be called "Erzkasten" because …

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5.85 km

The Höfener Hütte is idyllically located on the way to the Feldberg. From the terrace, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Dreisamtal, with Himmelreich lying below. The delicious dumpling dishes and constantly changing homemade cakes are particularly popular.

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14.0 km

Historic Hammerschmiede, Watermill and Wooden Bridge

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The historic 18th-century hammer forge is located directly on the pier.

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14.0 km

Old Mill Wheel

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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

4.66 km

1.85 km

624 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

5.71 km

1.66 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

November 6, 2021,Kirchzarten - Höfener Hütte - Giersberg

Today, in cold but sunny autumn weather, we did a lap with Tanja. From Kirchzarten - partly steep - up beautiful paths and paths and finally over grass paths to the Höfener Hütte. Ate a delicious patty soup inside there. Then warmed up - unfortunately quite shady - partly on narrow paths over the Giersberg down and back to Kirchzarten. …

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May 17, 2025,Gassirunde von Kirchzarten 🐕🥾

A short hike from Kirchzarten today.
Nothing spectacular.
After Teddy 🐕 was chased by the young bulls, the summit of the 1001m Häusleberg was also out of the question.

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