View of Schwarzenbach Dam – Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Ottenau

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View of Schwarzenbach Dam – Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Ottenau

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View of Schwarzenbach Dam – Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Ottenau

03:56

50.0km

830m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 25.5 km for 793 m

Closed: • September 10, 2026-December 31, 2027 (otherwise permit required)

After 26.4 km for 357 m

Closed: • September 10, 2026-December 31, 2027 (otherwise open)

After 26.8 km for 4.10 km

Closed: • September 10, 2026-December 31, 2027 (otherwise permit required)

After 42.9 km for 189 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Lieblingsfelsen

Nature Reserve

8.03 km

Nachtigall

Mountain Pass

14.4 km

Rote Lache

Mountain Pass

21.4 km

Wegscheid Hut

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Wonderful hut that invites you not only to rest but also to stay overnight. Where else can you find such a thing in the middle of the forest? Barbecue and …

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22.3 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Reservoir from Jägerloch Hut

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Nice view of the dam.

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23.9 km

View of Schwarzenbach Dam

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great view of the Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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24.8 km

Schwarzenbach Dam

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The dam is located at a height of 668.5 meters between the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse and the Murgtal on the L 83 about 10 km from Forbach.

The Schwarzenbach dam measures approx. …

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33.2 km

View of Forbach and its wooden covered bridge

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Idyllic location: In Forbach there are plenty of places to stop for refreshments and shopping.

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35.1 km

View of the Valley and Bridge near Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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Very cool panoramic views of all the hills and towns in the area!

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37.6 km

View of the Murg River

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Yes, the view from up there is breathtaking.
Especially if you're not 100% free from giddiness ;-) :-D

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45.8 km

View of the Murg in Gernsbach

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Always a very nice view of the Murg

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50.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

9.27 km

4.40 km

3.62 km

1.32 km

1.28 km

154 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

17.4 km

6.90 km

3.12 km

774 m

323 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 16, 2022,Auf zur Schwarzenbachertalsperre !!

Today it went up a bit.
It's a bit colder up there, but we're only in March.

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April 2, 2023,Streitmannskopf ist immer eine Reise wert :-)

The Heimatberg is always good for a journey to enjoy nature and silence .... and for the journey home all sorts of variations are possible, via Wulzenberg, Repperstein, Ebettal etc....

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September 3, 2023,Karsee Nr. 6 / Herrenwieser See

Today the tour went to another Karsee in the Murgtal. Over the Badener Sattel to Herrenwieser See.
Back over the Schwarzenbach dam and along the Murg.

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December 30, 2023,Zum Abschluß den Streitmannskopf/ Hailert besucht .... :-)

At the end I tackled the Streitmannskopf, unfortunately alone, as I had originally planned to do it with two people (with Peter).
Now then, up to the Rote Lache, have a chat on the ski slope :-)
continue to the Picohütte, short view of the Grinde side ;-)
When we arrived at the bench in front of the summit, the …

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February 18, 2024,Heimatberge....🙂 ...Immenstein,Streitmannskopf,Spitzer Stein,Hohlestein...🙃

At the beginning as usual to the Rote Lache, Höhenweg ... then diversions 😳... so bite your teeth and raise the stitch... that's how I remembered it 🙈 .... over the ridge to the praying hands, on the spur of the moment rescheduled... To the Grindestein, then to the Immenstein and on to Streitmannskopf via the old Grenzweg, a carrying …

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February 9, 2025,Mal wieder ranarbeite.... um den Herrenwieser See ....🙂

We set off, only to be slowed down shortly afterwards 😅, after the chat we continued, Färbertor was the next short stop. But now, up, Nachtigall, Lindl. At the Steinedecktrail we said goodbye to Martin and continued. On to the Picohütte, Immenstein, Badner Sattel, took the turnoff due to the fog. We circled around Herrenwieser See and went back home …

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June 6, 2026,Gernsbach Nachtigal - Rote Lache - Friedrichsturm - Herrenwieser See - Schwarzenbachtalsperre - Tour de Murg

Dreamlike - What more could you want!? That's how I would simply title today's tour. Started in Murgtal under great conditions, not too warm, not too cool, ideal for heading towards the first ascent towards Nachtigal and Rote Lache. Then dreamlike views over the Baden-Baden city forest towards the Rhine plain and the Vosges. The super 360° view from the …

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April 9, 2023,Auf die Badener Höhe

Today a nice Easter tour on the Badener Höhe, Sand, Schwarzenbach Dam and back via the Murgtal.

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