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Wild lake – View of Wildsee loop from Wilder See - Hornisgrinde

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Wild lake – View of Wildsee loop from Wilder See - Hornisgrinde

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Wild lake – View of Wildsee loop from Wilder See - Hornisgrinde

02:36

8.36km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.15 km for 786 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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875 m

View of Seebach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful look. A window to the world and a bench to enjoy. Ideal place to take a break, which is also known to many others.

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2.33 km

High Moor Trail in Nationalpark Schwarzwald

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From the Darmstädter Hütte, a beautiful and easy-to-walk path leads over the plateau and later in wide hairpin bends down to the Wildsee as an alternative to the demanding descent from the Seekopf to the lake.

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5.11 km

Wild lake

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The Wildsee is incredibly romantic. On hot days you are guaranteed to find a shady spot by the trees. Above the lake there is a small hut with seating. If …

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5.98 km

Wilder See (Ruhestein)

Highlight • Lake

Great narrow path, equipped with stones and small rocks.
Many transverse tree trunks that you can climb over or crawl through below. Fun for everyone who is agile and sure-footed.

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5.98 km

Narrow Forest Trail in Kernzone Nationalpark Schwarzwald

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The Bannwaldtour is one of my favorite tours, I've walked it a few times. But be careful, in the winter some sections, such as to the Wildsee, are closed

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6.04 km

View of Wildsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

The small lake is below the west path. At some points you have a nice view down. There is also a small branch down to the lake.

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6.23 km

Julius Euting Memorial and Grave

Highlight • Monument

Julius Euting was a passionate hiker, u. a. President of the Vosges Club from 1876 to 1912, and was nicknamed "Ruhesteinvater" because of his fondness for hiking in the Black …

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6.30 km

View of Wildsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located in the middle of the Black Forest National Park, the Wildsee exudes a kind of calm. An achievement for the animal and plant world.

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8.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

1.11 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

1.75 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

19°C

14°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 5, 2021,Rundwanderung zum Wilder See

A beautiful but also demanding circular hike to the Wildsee. The starting point is a free private parking lot, which is reserved for users of the cable car and / or hut. So if you use the cable car for the first ascent like us, that's perfect. The descent to the lake is the most demanding section, please only hike …

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May 31, 2022,Wildsee vom Nationalparkzentrum Ruhestein aus

Beautiful route that is easy to do with an everyday urban condition. Sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. The Wildsee is really beautiful and a great highlight on the route.

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September 6, 2021,6.9.21 Seilbahn Ruhestein - Wildsee - Bannwald - Darmstädter Hütte

An area of around 86 hectares around the Wildsee was designated as a protected forest as early as 1911, making it the oldest natural forest reserve in Baden-Württemberg.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildsee_(Ruhestein)

The cozy chairlift with a touch of the 1960s is definitely worth a trip. The descent to the Wildsee is always an experience. Good footwear and surefootedness are an advantage.
Of …

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October 5, 2022,Wilder See Weg – Wilder See Runde von Achert

Great hiking route to the Wildsee, Bannwald and plateau. The descent (or ascent) to (from) Wildsee is difficult to classify and can only be done with good hiking shoes and sure-footedness. The rest of the hike can be done on good and comfortable paths. The nature around the lake with the Bannwald is beautiful. Good places to stop for refreshments …

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February 9, 2025,Die Wildsee'ner Acht im Februar ❄️🥰

Thank you for this wonderful tour in the Black Forest with some snow and the highlight... Wildsee frozen over and beautiful paths there and back ❄️💚🤩

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April 20, 2022,🇩🇪👣 Wilder Weg zum wilden See 😉

Today we wanted to take a look at the new Black Forest National Park Center at the Ruhestein and then go on a hike. This was a suggestion from Komoot and it's really worth it!

Some alpine paths only for sure-footed people. The wild lake can only be visited in one place.

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September 29, 2024,Darmstätter Hütte -Wilder See- Ruhestein

We arrived at the Darmstätter Hut yesterday late in the afternoon. We were given a very warm welcome and had a simple, lovingly prepared dinner. Today, after a delicious breakfast buffet, we set off towards Wildsee. The descent is a bit challenging, but with good hiking boots our children (7 and 9 years old) were delighted. There are some high …

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May 11, 2025,Bannwaldtour, vorbei am Wildsee und Darmstädter Hütte

🌲 Black Forest Protected Forest Tour – An Unforgettable Adventure! 🌲

Join us on our latest adventure through the impressive protected forest tour in the Black Forest! 🚶‍♂️🌳

In this video, we'll take you on a breathtaking hike through pristine forests, past moss-covered trees, clear streams, and spectacular views. 🏞️✨ Learn fascinating facts about the protected forest, its unique flora …

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Wild lake – View of Wildsee loop from Wilder See - Hornisgrinde

View of Seebach

High Moor Trail in Nationalpark Schwarzwald

Wild lake

Wilder See (Ruhestein)

Narrow Forest Trail in Kernzone Nationalpark Schwarzwald

View of Wildsee

Julius Euting Memorial and Grave

View of Wildsee

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