The Himmelfelsen is a concise waypoint on the premium hiking trail Himmelssteig. Once you have climbed the rock, you have a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains. 👍🤩 Just bring some time and enjoy!

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

June 19, 2020

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A narrow serpentine path with a partly exposed wayside winds its way up the steep mountain at 500 meters. And suddenly a barren rock face rises above us. The sky …

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Bergziege Doris

April 17, 2022

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One of the many beautiful vantage points along the route. Worthwhile steep climb.

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1. Himmelssteig in the Black Forest – Bad Peterstal-Griesbach

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2. Holchen Waterfall – View of the Glaswaldsee loop from Bad Peterstal

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3. Glaswald Lake – Devil's Pulpit Staircase loop from Bad Peterstal

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Elevation 660 m

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Bad Peterstal-Griesbach, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Himmelsfelsen Viewpoint and Rest Area

1. Himmelssteig in the Black Forest – Bad Peterstal-Griesbach

2. Holchen Waterfall – View of the Glaswaldsee loop from Bad Peterstal

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