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Rötenbach Gorge (Rötenbachschlucht)
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/ WasserfallPhoto: Kathrin Schlösser, Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH -
/ Wanderer in der RötenbachschluchtPhoto: Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH
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/ WasserfallPhoto: Kathrin Schlösser, Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH
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/ RötenbachschluchtPhoto: Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH
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/ Deutsches Wandersiegel PremiumwegPhoto: Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH
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/ RötenbachPhoto: Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH
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/Photo: Angelika Hergert, Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH
Wild and romantic gorge ∙ narrow trails and small bridges
difficult
Distance 11 km
4:00 h
275 m
275 m
This pleasure walk takes us on challenging trails through the unspoiled "Rötenbachschlucht" to the mouth of the Wutach. After a climb we reach the viewpoint "Am Hörnle". The magnificent view to the Feldberg and far beyond the gorge landscape, can be enjoyed during a long rest. Then the path leads back and crosses the "Roßgraben" again the "Rötenbach". Through the magical Krebsgraben we return to "Rötenbach".
Author’s recommendation
An ant trail can be discovered while we are hiking!
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
894 m
Lowest point
714 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Safety information
Surefootedness is required!Tips and hints
Dieses Projekt wurde gefördert durch den Naturpark Südschwarzwald mit Mitteln des Landes Baden-Württemberg, der Lotterie Glücksspirale und der Europäischen Union (ELER).Start
Parking area for hiking "Hardt" (832 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.888912, 8.291487
DMS
47°53'20.1"N 8°17'29.4"E
UTM
32T 447034 5304196
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Turn-by-turn directions
We start our tour at the parking area for hiking known as Wanderparkplatz Hardt and walk towards the Rötenbach Gorge. In the narrow, wildly romantic gorge with its many small waterfalls we pass the hut "Rötenbachschluchthütte" and get to the Wutach Gorge by means of numerous small bridges along the outlet of the Rötenbach stream. After a rest, we start the ascent towards Hörnle and cross through an unspoiled forest while doing so. Arriving at Hörnle, we can take a short break and take in the great view, including the Feldberg. We continue hiking towards Krebsgraben, and after we have walked across this area we arrive at the nature reserve known as “Rötenbacher Wiesen”. Particularly in May and June we can encounter a variety of rare plants and animals here. After the nature reserve we continue hiking towards Rötenbach and the starting point of the tour.
Many narrow trails and several bridges await us on this tour. Surefootedness is required.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Local public transport: Train 727/728; exit at RötenbachGetting there
From Freiburg: federal highway B31, exit Rötenbach/Göschweiler. From Lörrach: via B317 and B500 to B31; follow B31 towards Donaueschingen, exit Rötenbach/GöschweilerParking
Wanderparkplatz Hardt oder Sportplatz RötenbachCoordinates
DD
47.888912, 8.291487
DMS
47°53'20.1"N 8°17'29.4"E
UTM
32T 447034 5304196
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
We recommend sturdy shoes!Statistics
Maps and trails
Duration
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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