Rhine Valley View – Geigerskopf Tower loop from Nußbach

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Rhine Valley View – Geigerskopf Tower loop from Nußbach

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Rhine Valley View – Geigerskopf Tower loop from Nußbach

04:31

15.8km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.58 km

Rhine Valley View

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Magnificent viewpoint overlooking vineyards, the Rhine, and the Vosges mountains. In good weather, you can also see the Strasbourg Cathedral beautifully.

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4.89 km

View of Durbach Castle over the vineyards

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Popular hiking and excursion destination in Durbach.

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6.03 km

View of Schloss Staufenberg and vineyards

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A great panorama to rest

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6.39 km

Ascent Through the Vineyards to Staufenberg Castle

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From the saddle above Durbach it goes up slightly through the vineyards up to Staufenberg Castle.

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6.72 km

Mountain Pass

8.24 km

Panoramahisli – View of Staufenberg Castle and the vineyards

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In addition to chilled non-alcoholic drinks, there are also distillates from the Bruder family (Kapelleck-Hof) and various snacks (e.g. peanuts). The non-alcoholic drinks can be accessed by cranking them, as they are stored in the ground for cooling.

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9.38 km

Geigerskopf Tower

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You wind your way up 90 steel steps to the platform of the steel observation tower. The open iron railing offers a stunning view of the Black Forest, the Rhine Valley, and, in good weather, the Vosges Mountains opposite.

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10.6 km

Busseck Farm: Schnapps Fountain & Vineyard View

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Here, you can enjoy chilled drinks from the farm vending machine while enjoying the magnificent view. A refreshing farm ice cream offers a welcome refreshment in the summer. Regional wines and homemade spirits are also available for sampling.

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13.3 km

St. Wendelin Chapel

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St. Wendelin's Chapel stands on a hill west of Bottenau. In the Middle Ages, a predecessor building stood next to today's chapel. This was demolished at the behest of the …

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

4.11 km

1.52 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

3.84 km

2.88 km

2.80 km

501 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

6°C

19 %

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Comments

April 9, 2024,Oberkirch Bottenau - Schloss Staufenberg - Geigerskopf

Despite the rain, it was a beautiful walk that should definitely be repeated when the sun is shining. Despite the rain, we had a good view of Strasbourg Cathedral and the panoramic view from the Geigerskopf tower was amazing.

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April 22, 2023,Rundwanderung Bottenau - Geigerskopf (geplant 2009 von Fam. Kempf )

Hiked in April 2023 according to the description given by my parents (Walter & Margarete Kempf) on October 29, 2009

The start and end point of the hike is the cemetery in Bottenau.
From there we reach the St. Wendelinskapelle after a few minutes. On the Ortenau Wine Trail we go to the "Münsterblick" vantage point.
The good hiking trail …

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May 19, 2022,Brandstetter Kapelle zum Geigerskopf, Bottenau, St. Wendelin, Schloss Staufenberg

Easy, promising hike through forest and vines.

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April 12, 2025,Von Bottenau zum Staufenberg und über Brunneck zurück

Always a good hike – the hike to Stauffenberg Castle. The trail is well signposted from Bottenau. The terrace was bathed in sunshine today, and the view was fantastic. The return route leads over the Geigerkopf and Brunneck peaks, offering views of the vineyards.

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October 18, 2025,Die Bottenau und Durbach Runde

We were desperate to see the colors of autumn in Baden: The yellow and brown of the trees on the other side of the Black Forest attracted us. Following the hiking trails from Bottenau, we quickly made our way to Stauffenberg. The sun terrace offers a fantastic view of the Durbach vineyards. We returned on the other side via the …

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November 1, 2023,Oberkirch/Nußbach - Schloss Staufenberg - Geigerskopfturm

A wonderful hike near Oberkirch. Started in Nußbach, via Staufenberg Castle, Geigerskopfturm, Bottenau and back to the starting point. It went through vines - again and again with wonderful views of the Rhine plain and the Vosges and on the other side to Hornisgrinde. The route also ran partly through sparse forest and a short path. The view from Staufenberg …

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