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View from the Hornisgrinde summit – View of Mummelsee loop from Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

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View from the Hornisgrinde summit – View of Mummelsee loop from Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

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View from the Hornisgrinde summit – View of Mummelsee loop from Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

01:09

3.85km

120m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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Mummelsee

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An old legend tells that in the past, nixies and dwarves, as well as a king, lived in the Mummelsee. On full moon nights, the nixies are said to have …

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Mummelsee

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The journey is worth it. It's only 30 minutes and your view of the world is completely different. Here the Black Forest shows itself at its best. It's a dream, especially in winter.

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1.86 km

Hornisgrinde Tower

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Busy on weekends. If you really want to enjoy the peace and beauty of the high moor, as well as the all-round view, you should make the ascent early in the morning or late in the evening.

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View from the Hornisgrinde summit

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The Hornisgrinde is one of the super highlights in the Northern Black Forest. The highest elevation in the region is surrounded by many other top spots along the Hochschwarzwaldstraße.

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1.95 km

View of the Rhine Valley from Hornisgrinde

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In good weather you can see as far as the Vosges.

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2.02 km

View of Mummelsee

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I think this is one of the best viewpoints in the northern Black Forest! You should have seen it.

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2.98 km

Panoramic Views Between Mummelsee and Grindehütte

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The path is paved and easy to walk. There are always wide views.

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3.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

977 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

933 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 23 August

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November 7, 2024,🌞 Sundowner auf der Grinde🌫️🌄

Today I walked from Mummelsee up to the Grinde for a sundowner. A few people followed my idea and so I met @A.B. again on the way. Nice to see you again ✌️

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January 20, 2024,Zum Sunset auf die Hornisgrinde 🌅

After skiing, I drove to the parking lot at Mummelsee. From there I chose the most relaxing climb because I wanted to enjoy the view. It was cold up there and I was glad I was still bundled up in my ski clothes, but it was just a dream. There was fog in the Rhine plain and my gaze wandered …

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May 25, 2024,Mummelsee 🧜🏻‍♂️& Hornisgrinde (Auf ein 🥃 im Schwarzwald)

Today the tour went from the Mummelsee car park up to the Hornisgrinde.
The mountain is the highest elevation in the Northern Black Forest (1164m)

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I have wanted to go to the new Grindenhütte for a long time. Although the area is part of my extended region, I haven't been here for a long time. There are several ways …

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December 25, 2024,Vom Mummelsee zur Hornisgrinde

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a good start to the New Year, with many beautiful tours. 🎄

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November 20, 2021,Hornisgrinde

Spontaneously enjoyed the sunset at the Grindehütte😍 simply wonderful, the silence ... you don't need more🌅

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December 21, 2021,Bei Sonne und viel Schnee Wanderung am Mummelsee♥️

We went on a trip to the Black Forest in the run-up to Christmas. The hike around the Mummelsee and the small ascent to the Hornisgrinde was our today's destination.
With a clear blue sky and sunshine all day, we really enjoyed the Black Forest.
The frozen lake and the panorama of the approx. 1200m high and therefore highest mountain …

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November 7, 2024,Genuß der Sinne : Kaffee☕, Kuchen 🍰 und Sonnenuntergang 🌄

After the early shift, another pleasure tour of the senses.
☕🍰🌄😊
@Trailhunter T. 🇬🇷 both have the same thoughts...

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September 8, 2024,Tag des Denkmals

Bunger tour on the Hornisgrinde. On Monument Day, under the motto.
Contemporary witnesses. Buildings.
After that come 4 pictures of a building by Christofstal.

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View from the Hornisgrinde summit – View of Mummelsee loop from Hornisgrinde-Biberkessel

Mummelsee

Mummelsee

Hornisgrinde Tower

View from the Hornisgrinde summit

View of the Rhine Valley from Hornisgrinde

View of Mummelsee

Panoramic Views Between Mummelsee and Grindehütte

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