Brandenkopf Lookout Tower – Brandenkopf Tower loop from Ramsteinerhof

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Brandenkopf Lookout Tower – Brandenkopf Tower loop from Ramsteinerhof

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Brandenkopf Lookout Tower – Brandenkopf Tower loop from Ramsteinerhof

04:03

12.8km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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6.59 km

Beautiful path down from Brandenkopf

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Right after the break, the trail fun continues behind the tower

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7.18 km

Brandenkopf Lookout Tower

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The stone observation tower is the trademark of the Brandenkopf. The 32-meter-high tower has been there since 1929 and you can climb it all year round. Donations are requested. The …

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7.20 km

View from the Brandenkopf

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From here you can see very far into the country or the Black Forest.

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7.28 km

Brandenkopf Tower

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The Brandenkopf Tower (33 meters) was originally built in 1902 as a wooden observation structure by the Schwarzwaldverein. But already in 1905, a new observation structure (22 meters) had to …

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8.80 km

Zeller Hut Hiking Lodge

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Many paths meet here. Nice place for a rest ;)

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11.3 km

Nilleck Viewpoint

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Very beautiful, sunny ridge with a view as far as the Vosges. One of my old favorite places in winter, when the fog hangs over the Rhine Valley.

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11.6 km

View of the Hohengeroldseck Valley

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great view of the Hohengeroldseck

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11.6 km

Reclining Bench With Valley View

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Every bank is grateful for you to rest

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12.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.01 km

864 m

175 m

Surfaces

7.00 km

2.34 km

2.06 km

896 m

334 m

175 m

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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January 28, 2024,WP Nillwald (Fischerbach) - Waldmeister Quelle - Schwarzenbachsattel - Brandenkopf (946 m) - Forsthaushütte - Kammackerbrunnen - WP Nillwald (680 m)

Hello friends of well-groomed hiking,

After a week with a slight flu-like infection, today an easy tour to get going again! You wouldn't believe how much energy a cold takes out of your body. I also have to say, it shouldn't have been much longer!
Started at the Nillwald hiking car park near the Nillhöfen. There are around 10 free …

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