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Baden-Württemberg

Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

View of Horben – Schauinsland Observation Tower loop from Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Hiking trails & Routes

Baden-Württemberg

Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

View of Horben – Schauinsland Observation Tower loop from Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Hard

4.8

(63)

255

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View of Horben – Schauinsland Observation Tower loop from Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

05:58

18.6km

790m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.86 km

View of Horben

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2

4.10 km

View of Schauinsland and the Rhine Valley

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Nice mountain trail with a view

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3

8.32 km

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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4

9.55 km

View of Feldberg and the Breisgau Bay with Freiburg

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

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5

9.70 km

Windbohrer Sculpture on the Schauinsland Ridge

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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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9.97 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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7

12.8 km

View of the Holzschlägermatte

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14.7 km

Eduardshöhe

Viewpoint

9

15.4 km

Verschnufseckle Rest Area with a View of the Black Forest

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Here you can take a break from the difficult ascent. With a swing bench to relax and enjoy the great view.
And if you feel like it, you can also …

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

4.76 km

3.17 km

2.34 km

Surfaces

6.68 km

5.10 km

3.08 km

2.79 km

1.01 km

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Friday 26 June

39°C

22°C

20 %

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