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Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Rastatt
Forbach

Schwarzenbach Dam – Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Rastatt
Forbach

Schwarzenbach Dam – Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

00:36

8.42km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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134 m

Schwarzenbach Dam

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The Schwarzenbachtalsperre is around two kilometers in length and is the largest reservoir in the northern and central Black Forest. It is located at an altitude of 668 meters. Bathing …

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504 m

Schwarzenbach Dam

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The dam is located at a height of 668.5 meters between the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse and the Murgtal on the L 83 about 10 km from Forbach.

The Schwarzenbach dam measures approx. …

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1.11 km

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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1.26 km

Schwarzenbach Dam

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Only every few decades can you experience this. The reservoir without water. However, the reason is not the lack of precipitation. This time it is construction work on the dam.

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1.35 km

View of Schwarzenbach Dam

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great view of the Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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2.51 km

Schwarzenbach Dam

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The largest dam in the northern Black Forest. It's a wonderful place to walk around on hiking trails. The Westweg trail also runs alongside the dam.

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2.60 km

Schwarzenbach Reservoir

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In the valley of the Murg, the dam is one of the oldest in the country. At an altitude of about 700m, you can go for a walk directly on the bank.

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3.44 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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Here you can get a good overview, the view extends across the lake to the dam.

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8.42 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.44 km

3.26 km

417 m

295 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

3.38 km

1.06 km

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

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