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Viewpoint Kappler Wand – Schauinsland Observation Tower loop from Schauinsland

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Hochschwarzwald
Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
Oberried

Viewpoint Kappler Wand – Schauinsland Observation Tower loop from Schauinsland

Easy

4.6

(229)

1,082

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Viewpoint Kappler Wand – Schauinsland Observation Tower loop from Schauinsland

01:27

4.59km

170m

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: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

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31 m

View of the Black Forest Valley

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From this point you have a good view of the valley and the Feldberg

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609 m

A nice place to linger and rest.

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3

1.07 km

Really very nice view of Freiburg. The new SC Freiburg Stadium can be seen slightly to the right. :-)

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1.23 km

A circular path lined with interesting wooden sculptures stretches high above the treetops at the summit of the Schauinsland. In the direction of the Rappenecker Hütte you come to this …

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1.33 km

Viewpoint Kappler Wand

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From the precipice of the Kappler Wand, you have a beautiful view towards Freiburg. It's also not far to the Schauinsland Tower, but it's quieter...

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1.51 km

Schauinsland Observation Tower

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Over 85 steps you reach the 22 meter high viewing platform of the Schauinsland Tower, actually called "Eugen-Keidel Tower". In good weather you can look into the Vosges and the Swiss Alps. The tower is always open.

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3.27 km

English Memorial on Schauinsland

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The evening ringing of the Hofsgrund church and the courageous commitment of the entire Hofsgrund population saved the lives of the majority of a group of 27 students from the …

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3.43 km

A very nice view of the valley

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4.59 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.03 km

1.73 km

830 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

1.50 km

1.02 km

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (1,120 m)

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Sunday 17 May

13°C

4°C

78 %

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