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Heimatpfad Kniebis

· 26 reviews · Hiking trail · Schwarzwald
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  • Klostergrund
    / Klostergrund
    Photo: Outdooractive Redaktion
  • / Kirche Dorfmitte
    Photo: Winfried Seiler, CC BY, Genussregion Freudenstadt - Loßburg
  • / Ausblick
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  • / Aussichtsplattform
    Photo: Outdooractive Redaktion
  • / Abendwieshütte mit Grillstelle und WC
    Photo: Pro-cyCL - Christian Ludewig, www.pro-cycl.de
  • / Alter Gleisweg
    Photo: Outdooractive Redaktion
  • / Infozentrum am Kniebis
    Photo: Pro-cyCL, CC BY, www.pro-cycl.de
  • / Infotafel Klosterruine Kniebis
    Photo: Jens Teufel, Genussregion Freudenstadt - Loßburg
  • / Abendwieshütte mit Grillstelle und WC
    Photo: Pro-cyCL - Christian Ludewig, www.pro-cycl.de
  • / 5 Sterne Bienenhotel am Wegesrand
    Photo: BIHO, Genussregion Freudenstadt - Loßburg
  • / Wo führt der Pfad wohl hin?
    Photo: Biho, Genussregion Freudenstadt - Loßburg
m 1200 1100 1000 900 8 6 4 2 km Hotel Schwarzwald Klosterruine mit Kräutergarten Hotel Waldblick Avia-Retro-Tankstelle Alter Gleisweg Kniebishütte Abendwieshütte Hotel Café Günter Moorbad Skistadion Ellbachseeblick Grenzsteine

Wonderful tour around Kniebis for young and old, mostly along narrow footpaths, with almost no difference in altitude.
easy
10 km
2:35 h
128 m
128 m
The “homeland trail” is a premium trail and also certified as a Black Forest “gourmand trail / Genießerpfad". Rich in variety, it leads around the village of Kniebis, through forests, moorland and meadows, with beautiful views of the Black Forest, its mountains, valleys and lakes. Information boards describe the history of Kniebis, past and present forest uses, biology, etc. With its different sections and stations, such as a bee hotel, a bird path and the robbers’ trail, it enjoys great popularity with young and old. Visit the old ruined monastery and the “Ellbachseeblick“ viewing platform (for a fantastic view over the “Ellbachsee” lake and the village of Mitteltal to the “Hornisgrinde”, the highest mountain in the Northern Black Forest (1,164 m). Comfortable benches and several restaurants along the trail invite you to take a break.

 

Author’s recommendation

From the "Ellbachseeblick" viewing platform, walk down to the idyllic glacial lake "Ellbachsee". Distance 1.5 km, difference in altitude: 150 m, duration: 45 minutes.

 

 

Premium route awarded the "Deutsches Wandersiegel"
Difficulty
easy
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Highest point
941 m
Lowest point
859 m
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Rest Stop

Kniebishütte
Hotel Waldblick
Hotel Schwarzwald
Hotel Café Günter
Avia-Retro-Tankstelle

Safety information

No accessibility in case of heavy snow.

Equipment

Rugged footwear is recommended.

Tips, hints and links

Schwyzer Stübli geschlossen Dienstags + Mittwochs.
Cafe Günter geschlossen Montags

Waldblick geschlossen Montags +Dienstags

Start

Besucherzentrum Schwarzwaldhochstraße Freudenstadt-Kniebis (937 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
48.474650, 8.295340
UTM
32U 447919 5369297

Destination

Besucherzentrum Schwarzwaldhochstraße Freudenstadt-Kniebis

Turn-by-turn directions

The “Heimatpfad” is well-signposted. Carved wooden signs with the name “Heimatpfad” as well as the green “Kniebis” symbol guide you along the whole trail. It is a round trip and you can walk it in both directions. Here we describe the tour from the visitor centre towards the village “Kniebis-Dorf”.

Opposite the visitor centre (signpost Lammlift) turn right to Stadion (bus stop), then head for Rankweg and Ellbachseeblick (viewpoint). Continue via Parkplatz Kohlwald to Buchschollen (view). Along the hunters path (“Jägerweg”) and the bird path (“Vogelpfad”), passing the cemetery, you reach the village of Kniebis (Kniebis Dorf, bus stop, monastery ruin with herb garden). From there, follow the yellow diamond over the footbridge (Fußgängerbrücke) past Abendwieshütte (barbecue area) to Mooswiese. Via Heide, Waldblick, Beim Waldblick, Moos (“Alter Gleisweg” - remains of tracks formed by historic carts) and Lammlift, return to the starting point (blue diamond in the last part).

(The words printed in bold are the names of the signposts.)

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public transport friendly

From Freudenstadt by bus to Kniebis Skistadion. Busses no. 12 + 7266 (Mon-Fri) or F2 + F13 (weekend, bank holidays).

Timetable: www.efa-bw.de

Getting there

Take the B28 from Freudenstadt or Strasbourg to Kniebis, the visitor centre (Besucherzentrum) is directly on the main road.

From Baden-Baden, take the B500 towards Freudenstadt and then the B28.

Parking

directly at the visitor centre and along the B28
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

"Wanderwelten" erhältlich in der Touristinformation Freudensatdt und dem Besucherzentrum Schwarzwaldhochstraße Freudenstadt-Kniebis oder "Wanderflyer Kniebis"

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4.6
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Maik L.
April 25, 2020 · Community
Nette und entspannte Tour. Top ausgeschildert, ca. 2Std.
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Achim Fuerniss
April 17, 2020 · Community
Wir lieben den Kniebiser Heimatpfad! Vom Ort aus kann man hier als Gast überall ein und aussteigen und so weit laufen wie man mag. Es ist überall schön zu laufen.
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Ich Bins
October 29, 2019 · Community
Schöner, nicht zu anspruchsvoller Rundweg, der auch bei Regenwetter mit festem Schuhwerk sehr gut zu begehen ist. Er bietet viel kleine Highlights entlang der Strecke. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
10 km
Duration
2:35h
Ascent
128 m
Descent
128 m
Public transport friendly Loop Scenic Refreshment stops available Family friendly Cultural/historical value Insider tip Suitable for strollers

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