Top 20 Caves 검은 숲

Great, varied circular route on winding paths through the forest, with caves, amazing views of the Markgräfler Land, the Vosges, the Black Forest. Stroll through the sea of vines. Climb the Mount of Olives. Relax on various beautiful benches. All this on a manageable route. Definitely recommended if you are ever in the area.

Beautiful cave with a technically demanding trail afterwards

The way up was strenuous but the cave was breathtaking

The legend of the name of the noblewoman's grave can be found here: https://ortenau-urlaub.de/?p=269

In winter there is no ray of sunshine in the valley. The descent was freezing cold 🥶

The Edelfrauengrab waterfalls owe their name to a naturally formed scouring cave right next to one of the waterfalls, where, according to legend, an unfaithful noblewoman met her violent end. In fact, the Gottschlägel nature reserve with the waterfalls and, further up, the Karlsruher Grat is an outstanding scenic attraction in the northern Black Forest. From the hiking car park (signposted), it is only a few steps to the lowest level of the waterfalls, where the Edelfrauengrab is also located. Of course, it is worth climbing further up the adventurous paths and footbridges along the Gottschlägbach. If you want to go on an adventurous hike, climb further up at the upper end of the Gottschlägel to the Karlsruher Grat, where you can then do the via ferrata. From the Bosensteiner Eck at the upper end of the via ferrata, the path then leads over the 'Brennte Schrofen' back to Ottenhöfen. The entire route is about 12 km, elevation difference 500 m, walking time should be 4-5 hours.

Nice hiking trail along the falls over stairs and bridges. In the extension you reach the via ferrata Karlsruher Grat.

Very varied hike along beautiful rock formations.