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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Ortenaukreis

Ortenaukreis’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Ortenaukreis. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Karlsruhe Ridge (Karlsruher Grat)

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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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Boardwalk Through the Hornisgrinde Raised Bog

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On a rustic wooden plank walkway you go through the high moor on the Hornisgrinde.

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Lake Mummelsee

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An old legend tells that mermaids and dwarfs as well as a king used to live in Lake Mummelsee. On full moon nights the mermaids are said to have come …

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Gaishöll Waterfalls

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A narrow path winds through the wild and romantic gorge. The crossing takes place via stairs, footbridges and bridges with constantly changing perspectives of the waterfalls.

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Deglerbad Waterfall on the Gottschlägbach

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Another small waterfall that falls into a pool at the top of the gorge.

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Edelfrauengrab Waterfalls

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You can let your imagination run wild at the waterfalls and the noble woman's grave. The stainless steel railing is a bit annoying, but you can hold on to when the path becomes uneven

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Herrenschrofen viewpoint

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

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All Saints Waterfalls

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I recommend hiking the All Saints Falls from the bottom to the top; they look more spectacular this way, as you always have the falls in front of you. They …

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Lothar Trail

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In 1999, hurricane “Lothar” brought down large areas of forest on the Schliffkopf. On the 900 meter long educational and adventure trail on the Black Forest High Road you can …

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Lothar Memorial

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Our home is just really great, great views.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Ortenaukreis

Karlsruhe Ridge (Karlsruher Grat)

Boardwalk Through the Hornisgrinde Raised Bog

Lake Mummelsee

Gaishöll Waterfalls

Deglerbad Waterfall on the Gottschlägbach

Edelfrauengrab Waterfalls

Herrenschrofen viewpoint

All Saints Waterfalls

Lothar Trail

Lothar Memorial

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