グロッタータールの天然記念物・トップ20

It is a popular area for climbers and has numerous routes of most difficulty levels. The rock quality is excellent. The routes are mostly well secured. The return to the entrances is done by abseiling 2 x 20 m or 1 x 30 m. Please abseil considerately in "oncoming traffic". The large Kandel rock can be reached via the Kandel summit. There are sufficient parking spaces. There is also a bus from St. Peter to the Kandel. From the summit it is about a 20-minute walk, please wear good shoes, via the Damenweg (blue diamond) to the climbing area.

If the weather plays along, you have a great view of the Rhine Valley and the Vosges, and you can also see the Alps from the Kandel (but not quite as well as from the Belchen).

It stretches upwards between the surrounding valleys, rising like a pyramid from the Rhine plain: The Kandel, at 1,241 meters, is the local mountain of the ZweiTälerLand region and one of the most imposing peaks in the southern Black Forest – a true mountain of strength. It's no wonder, then, that numerous myths and legends surround this summit. It is also popularly known as the Blocksberg of the Black Forest. Unique panoramic views of the Black Forest, as far as the Vosges Mountains and the Alps, along with countless outdoor sports opportunities and welcoming restaurants, make this mountain one of the Black Forest's top destinations. Source: https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/attraktionen/kandel-65189a0447

The Black Forest is known for its abundance of waterfalls. The reason for this lies in the large differences in altitude over a short distance, which applies in particular to the topographical situation in the Simonswald valley. In the 300-700 meter sloping western side of the valley, the strong Ice Age glaciations have created cirque walls. The neighboring streams Hirschbach and Zweribach, coming from gently undulating hanging valleys, plunge down into the largest of these cirques, more than 300 meters deep, with several waterfalls, of which only the Zweribach waterfalls are known nationwide. The cirque is protected as a protective forest and as a Zweribach nature reserve.

An unexpected alpine highlight that should not be missed on the way to or from the Kandel. For experienced climbers, the crags can be climbed without equipment, the climber takes the steep wall on the valley side.

In good weather, you have an excellent view.

You should still walk the few meters to the summit from here.

Should not be missing on any kandel tour! On top of the rock you have a fantastic view. If you are brave and sure-footed, climb up and enjoy an isotonic cold drink ;-)