Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 111 out of 119 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Südschwarzwald
Location: Simonswald, Landkreis Emmendingen, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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ELZACH. The legendary Braunhörnle, which forms the southern end of the Yacht Valley, has been crowned by a nine-meter-high summit cross for 75 years. Not far from there, the Schonach-Rohrhardsberg hiking and pilgrimage route leads to the chapel on the Hörnleberg.
The place at the Braunhörnle-Kreuz has become a popular vantage point and resting place. A wonderful view over the Yachtal, on the heights and valleys of the homeland, compensates the hiker for the ascent. As the summit book stored there for decades reports, people come by from near and far at any time of the year. Everyone is happy about this wonderful piece of earth, far above the bustle of the valleys, lifted out of "gray city walls" and for some it is their favorite place.
April 23, 2020
Very large summit cross with a beautiful view of Yach and the Elz Valley.
August 16, 2020
The Braunhörnle is located in the field, directly on the Yacher Höhenweg. A quiet place with a wonderful view over the Yachtal. You don't just come here, you have to fight your way over kilometers. The more you deserve a break here, you can direct your eyes far over the Black Forest and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful nature.
March 29, 2020
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