Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Ortenaukreis
Oberkirch

The Mühlbach Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Mühlbach Trail

Hiking

5.0

(49)

Cycling

5.0

(10)

Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Save

Share

  • More

  • Location: Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    August 10, 2025

    Hiking

    Lots of half-timbered houses on the Mühlbachpfad
    Translated by

    August 21, 2026

    Hiking

    Since the 13th century, the water of the Mühlbach, also called Gewerbekanal, has powered grist mills, oil mills, and a paper mill. Above the suburb of Loh, a weir diverted the water from the Rench.

    The water was also used by the tanneries that had settled along the stream.
    It was also used to power hemp beaters, for bark mills for grinding tanning bark, for grinding mills, fulling mills, sawmills, and hammer forges.


    Furthermore, the canal was used to fill the moats of the city fortifications with water and to transport waste from the city.
    Showing Translation
    guide_signup

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near The Mühlbach Trail

    placeholder

    4.8

    (48)

    190

    hikers

    #1.

    Schauenburg Castle Ruins – View of Oberkirch loop from Lautenbach (Baden)

    13.2km

    03:45

    290m

    290m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate with device

    Send to Phone

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 240 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Tuesday 8 September

    21°C

    12°C

    57 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Viewpoint on the Brennersteig

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy