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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam – View of Schwarzenbachtalsperre loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam – View of Schwarzenbachtalsperre loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam – View of Schwarzenbachtalsperre loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

00:47

2.79km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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191 m

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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25.05.2026 currently no water is stored, only a trickle is flowing.
Today 28° ☀

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Small Beach at Schwarzenbach Dam

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In summer, it's ideal for sunbathing and cooling off. A sign reads "Swimming and beach access at your own risk."

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Bench with a view of the Schwarzenbach Reservoir

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Enjoyed the morning sun here on the bank.

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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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The Schwarzenbach Dam is the most important structure of the Rudolf Fettweis Pumped Storage Power Plant. Completed in 1926, the dam collects water on the eastern slope of the rain-rich …

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1.41 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Reservoir

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Beautiful view towards the dam, great place for a perfect photo.

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1.42 km

View of Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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Beautiful view of the reservoir. On the circular route you have this again and again.

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2.05 km

Schwarzenbach Dam Educational Trail

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Well-made information boards. From the construction of the dam to today's power plant performance.

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2.72 km

Schwarzenbach Dam and Reservoir

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Impressive dam, it is also possible to walk around the lake. The Westweg long-distance hiking trail leads right past it. It is the largest reservoir in the northern and central Black Forest.

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2.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

829 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

748 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

15°C

60 %

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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam – View of Schwarzenbachtalsperre loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

Small Beach at Schwarzenbach Dam

Bench with a view of the Schwarzenbach Reservoir

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

View of the Schwarzenbach Reservoir

View of Schwarzenbachtalsperre

Schwarzenbach Dam Educational Trail

Schwarzenbach Dam and Reservoir

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