To the Frauensteigfelsen

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Kirchzarten

To the Frauensteigfelsen

Moderate

4.4

(59)

178

hikers

To the Frauensteigfelsen

03:05

9.29km

360m

Hiking

Expansive views, romantic forest paths, and challenging climbs make this tour a hiker's paradise. The highlight is the Frauensteigfelsen, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region. From the idyllic resting spot, your gaze sweeps over the Dreisamtal and the Rhine Valley all the way to the Vosges.

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by Tourismus Dreisamtal

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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977 m

View of Himmelreich

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the hamlet of Himmelreich, which belongs to the municipality of Buchenbach.

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Tip by

5.10 km

Pfaffeneck Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful weather shelter that invites you to take a break. There are seating facilities.

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6.16 km

View of the Dreisam Valley from Frauensteigfelsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent view into the Dreisamtal.

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9.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

1.32 km

1.29 km

1.16 km

521 m

353 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.78 km

2.08 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

9°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 17, 2024,Frauensteigfelsen Kreuzbergkapelle Buchenbach

Magnificent views over the Iben, Dreisam and Höllentals. Many thanks to Petra for the revision.
In the Pfaffendobel there is a barbecue area with a fountain (not yet in operation) and a hut. There is plenty of seating and also some play equipment for children. A small parking lot is available.

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September 28, 2026

Expansive views, romantic forest paths, and challenging climbs make this tour a hiker's paradise. The highlight is the Frauensteigfelsen, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region. From the idyllic resting spot, your gaze sweeps over the Dreisamtal and the Rhine Valley all the way to the Vosges

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