Gengenbach marketplace – Angel Alley, Gengenbach loop from Gengenbach

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Gengenbach marketplace – Angel Alley, Gengenbach loop from Gengenbach

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Gengenbach marketplace – Angel Alley, Gengenbach loop from Gengenbach

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2.49km

10m

Hiking

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: September 24, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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459 m

Niggelturm and the Narren Museum (Fools' Museum)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Niggelturm (Niggel Tower) was part of the southwestern city fortifications. The lower section of the watchtower was built in the 14th century, and the octagonal upper floors in the …

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800 m

St. Mary’s City Church, Gengenbach

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Central abbey church in the center of Gengenbach with changeable history.

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1.07 km

Kinzigtor/ Southern city gate of Gengenbach

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Today's main access gate to the historic old town - during the summer months, the tower can be visited on Saturdays and Sundays.

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1.19 km

Gengenbach marketplace

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Gengenbach is a pretty town with many beautiful half-timbered houses. It's no wonder that the town is located on the German Timber-Frame Road. In the charming old town, many street …

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1.30 km

Fools' Fountain, Gengenbach

Highlight • Monument

Directly in front of the tourist information is the fool's fountain, which is dedicated to the local carnival. It was designed by the artist Friedrich Zilly.

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1.43 km

Angel Alley, Gengenbach

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Nice narrow streets in the generally great historic town.

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1.73 km

Obertor Gate Tower

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Northern city gate - I could climb a few steps onto a balcony - but then the door to the spire was closed.

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1.89 km

Röhr Fountain (Stone Knight), Gengenbach

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The "Stone Knight" stands on the fountain's column. He represents the pride and self-confidence of the former Free Imperial City of Gengenbach.

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2.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.24 km

793 m

281 m

152 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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December 26, 2021,🎄 Gengenbach - Adventskalender Tour ♥️

The largest advent calendar in the world

“The Gengenbacher Advent Calendar is a wintry success story. For more than 20 years, the Gengenbach town hall has proven to be a magical attraction during Advent: With its 24 windows, it is transformed into the world's largest house Advent calendar. Come, look, be amazed ”.
The windows of the largest Advent calendar …

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