recommended route
Heimatpfad Kniebis
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Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt Verified partner Explorers Choice
Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt Verified partner Explorers Choice
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/ Aussichtsplattform am EllbachseeblickPhoto: Heike Butschkus, Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt -
/ Klosterruine KniebisPhoto: Heike Butschkus, Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt
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/ Kirche DorfmittePhoto: Winfried Seiler, CC BY, Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt
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/ AusblickPhoto: Ellen Bidermann-Hoppart, Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt
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/ Abendwieshütte mit Grillstelle und WCPhoto: Pro-cyCL - Christian Ludewig, www.pro-cycl.de
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/ Alter GleiswegPhoto: Outdooractive Redaktion
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/ Infozentrum am KniebisPhoto: Pro-cyCL, CC BY, www.pro-cycl.de
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/ Infotafel Klosterruine KniebisPhoto: Jens Teufel, Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt
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/ Abendwieshütte mit Grillstelle und WCPhoto: Pro-cyCL - Christian Ludewig, www.pro-cycl.de
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/ 5 Sterne Bienenhotel am WegesrandPhoto: BIHO, Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt
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/ Wo führt der Pfad wohl hin?Photo: Biho, Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt
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/ Donnerstag, 27. August 2020 15:24:45Photo: Martina Lau, Community
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/Photo: Sabine Wäldele, Community
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/ GrenzwegPhoto: Corina Bucher, Community
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/ Sonntag, 30. Oktober 2016, 16:18 UhrPhoto: Alex Braun, Community
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/ Ein Großteil des Weges sieht so aus.Photo: Klaus Autenrieth, Community
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/Photo: Michael D., Community
This gently inclined premium trail takes you around the village of Kniebis, offering several way stations and some magnificent views.
easy
Distance 9.9 km
2:35 h
130 m
130 m
941 m
860 m
Information boards along the way tell you about local history, flora and fauna and forest management. The way stations include a bee hotel, the bird and hunters' trail, a bird's nest and a charcoal kiln.
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.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
941 m
Lowest point
860 m
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Rest Stop
KniebishütteHotel Waldblick
Hotel Café Günter
Avia-Retro-Tankstelle
Hotel Restaurant Kniebishöhe
Safety information
No accessibility in case of heavy snow.Tips and hints
Cafe Günter geschlossen Montags
Waldblick geschlossen Montags +Dienstags
Start
Besucherzentrum Schwarzwaldhochstraße Freudenstadt-Kniebis (937 m)
Coordinates:
DD
48.474650, 8.295340
DMS
48°28'28.7"N 8°17'43.2"E
UTM
32U 447919 5369297
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Destination
Besucherzentrum Schwarzwaldhochstraße Freudenstadt-Kniebis
Turn-by-turn directions
Starting from the visitor centre, the trail takes you along the Räuberwegle section to the Ellbachseeblick viewing platform, then along the edge of the forest with fine views over the village. Benches invite you to rest and enjoy the sun. You then take the Vogel- & Jägerpfad (bird & hunters path) towards your next destination, the abbey ruins at Kniebis-Dorf. Past the Abendwieshütte BBQ area, you then return to the start via Baden Kniebis. Look out for the well-preserved traces of the Zähring era on the Grenzweg.
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 B28Coordinates
DD
48.474650, 8.295340
DMS
48°28'28.7"N 8°17'43.2"E
UTM
32U 447919 5369297
w3w
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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"
Equipment
Rugged footwear is recommended.Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
9.9 km
Duration
2:35 h
Ascent
130 m
Descent
130 m
Highest point
941 m
Lowest point
860 m
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