For those who want to experience the Northern Black Forest at their feet, the Hornisgrinde Trail, . This adventurous path leads to the highest mountain in the Northern Black Forest, the Hornisgrinde (1163 meters), where a magnificent view awaits as a reward for the short but challenging climb. The unique combination of nature, boundless vistas, and family-friendly/accessible features makes this hike an unforgettable experience for everyone.
We continue uphill along the narrow, technically easy forest path towards the Hornisgrinde. After about 20 minutes, we meet the standard trail coming up from Mummelsee , which we follow for the last few meters to the Hornisgrinde observation tower. Once on the high plateau, an unforgettable view awaits us, stretching across the Rhine Valley to France and far into the Vosges Mountains. We now stand on the highest point of the Northern Black Forest, the Hornisgrinde (1163 m).
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The path continues towards the Bismarck Tower, which was restored a few years ago and is now freely accessible. Here, too, a magnificent view opens up before us, stretching across the entire Hornisgrinde mountain and deep into the Black Forest.
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Anyone who wants to can take a close look at the imposing SWR transmission tower, which is only a few meters away.
The actual circular route, however, leads us across the numerous raised bogs of the Hornisgrinde towards the Dreifürstenfels. On a secured wooden boardwalk, surrounded by marshy grasslands, we reach the Dreifürstenfels and, at the same time, the highest point in Württemberg after another 15 minutes. A truly special moment, especially for those of us from Swabia.
From here, the circular route leads us back towards Mummelsee, which we reach after about 30 minutes. We are now back at the starting point of our tour.
Our tip: Freshly baked wood-fired bread is available at the parking lot. A typical Swabian treat, and uniquely delicious!
An unforgettable tour that will introduce you to our region's unparalleled landscape. Anyone vacationing in the Black Forest should definitely not miss a tour to the Hornisgrinde:
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