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Baden-Württemberg

Ortenaukreis

Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald

Karlsruhe Ridge near Ottenhöfen

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Ortenaukreis

Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald

Karlsruhe Ridge near Ottenhöfen

Hard

4.8

(2216)

7,992

hikers

Karlsruhe Ridge near Ottenhöfen

04:24

12.4km

620m

Hiking

A head for heights, surefootedness and sturdy footwear are required on the Black Forest Karlsruher Grat gourmet trail. The highlight of this twelve-kilometer tour through a wild, romantic waterfall valley is the 700-meter-long alpine climb over the rugged rocky ridge. At the top, an adventurous view down into the valley…

by Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald

Last updated: October 31, 2024

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.69 km for 67 m

After 6.39 km for 201 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.56 km

Eichkopfhütte and Sausteig Tränke — Refreshment Station

Highlight • Mountain Hut

On one side there is a forest shelter, on the other a small shelter with a refrigerator to refresh yourself with chilled drinks.

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3.80 km

Edelfrauengrab waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall that you can walk to via steps and footbridges. A plaque tells the gruesome story of the noblewoman's grave.

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5.70 km

Herrenschrofen viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From these rocks you have a beautiful view of the Karlsruher Grat and the valley.

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6.41 km

Karlsruhe Ridge (Karlsruher Grat)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

For me, it's one of the most beautiful trails in the northern Black Forest. A bit of climbing, which is really a lot of fun, and great views. But be …

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8.10 km

Brennte Schrofen viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views down to Ottenhöfen. A relatively new mountain hut offers plenty of space and is a great place to stop for a snack.

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10.2 km

Bromberg Schnapps Fountain

Highlight • Structure

Well-stocked drinks station on the Karlsruher Grat gourmet trail.

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

3.11 km

1.99 km

1.72 km

598 m

309 m

308 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

1.70 km

1.32 km

1.00 km

889 m

671 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

32°C

16°C

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Comments

September 20, 2023,Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald - Genießerpfad Karlsruher Grat (OFFIZIELLE TOUR)

This is how you imagine the Black Forest 👍What a beautiful little circle I found there. At 27 degrees through shady forests, past picturesque waterfalls, I ran to Karlsruher Grad, a small 🧗‍♂️ via ferrata, which is the only one in the Black Forest. For a good 200m we scrambled over the rocky slope, with no need for safety. It …

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September 9, 2023,Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald - Genießerpfad „Karlsruher Grat“

Even if there are many: one of Germany's most beautiful hiking trails in 2023, next to "HochGehAdelt". And I was there! 😄 Exhausting, hot, sweaty. We didn't miss a schnapps fountain and once again conquered the spectacular Eichhaldenfirst with climbing novices without falling. Check. And finally, in Ottenhöfen, a more than deserved cold glass. Brilliant!

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May 31, 2022,Schwarzwald (Genießerpfad Karlsruher Grat)

The Karlsruher Grat is an approximately 700m long ridge near Ottenhöfen. It is not a classic via ferrata because there are no iron steps or guide ropes.
In addition, the path over the rugged rocks is not marked, i.e. you have to be careful where you scramble along. Appropriate footwear makes climbing much easier! The climbing rocks were the highlight …

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August 17, 2024,Alpenflair im Schwarzwald: Karlsruher Grat ab Campingplatz Murhof

You can get an Alpine feeling in the Black Forest on the "Karlsruhe Grat pleasure trail" in Ottenhöfen. The absolute highlight is the very cool via ferrata with a gigantic view and some exciting passages.

The picturesque gorges and the Edelfrauengrab waterfalls also make you feel happy. Now in summer it is pleasant that large parts of the route run …

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September 30, 2023,Karlsruher Grat bei Ottenhöfen - Genießerpfade im Schwarzwald

Very nice tour for everyone who is good on foot.
Starting from the Murhof campsite in Ortenhöfen, we entered the official Karlsruher Grat gourmet trail.
Beautiful circular tour with romantic waterfalls and krixel-kraxel paths over the Karlsruhe ridge.
At several drinking points on the tour you can get water, shandy and a schnapps for little money.
We recommend!

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August 31, 2024,Karlsruher Grat bei Ottenhöfen

The official tour direction (as here) is recommended. Climbing up is much easier than climbing down. 🙂

You should not be afraid of heights and have some climbing experience. There is no rope safety, although you can see some metal eyelets in the rock from earlier times.

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May 10, 2024,Bergziegengene 😝Karlsruher Grat 2024-05-10/48

As a "movement dyslexic" I read in the description that there is a short stretch of via ferrata without safety equipment... This leads to a rumbling stomach, even in the morning... what the heck, let's go on an adventure, there is an alternative way around. The breathtaking climb over the Edelfrauengrab waterfalls is a wonderful distraction... so worth seeing... but …

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May 4, 2024,Karlsruher Grat - Vorgezogener Männertag

On the initiative of @Mo, we men went to the Karlsruher Ridge today. In contrast to the physical performance of some participants, the weather couldn't have been better!

Starting in Ottenhöfen, we just made it to the first drinks station and were able to fill up our carbohydrate stores for the following climb with a beer. My 3 (+2) companions …

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September 19, 2024

A head for heights, surefootedness and sturdy footwear are required on the Black Forest Karlsruher Grat gourmet trail. The highlight of this twelve-kilometer tour through a wild, romantic waterfall valley is the 700-meter-long alpine climb over the rugged rocky ridge. At the top, an adventurous view

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Eichkopfhütte and Sausteig Tränke — Refreshment Station

Edelfrauengrab waterfalls

Herrenschrofen viewpoint

Karlsruhe Ridge (Karlsruher Grat)

Brennte Schrofen viewpoint

Bromberg Schnapps Fountain

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