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Schwarzenbach Dam – Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

02:00

21.5km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.53 km for 16 m

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504 m

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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1.11 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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The Schwarzenbach Dam is the most important structure of the Rudolf Fettweis Pumped Storage Power Plant. Completed in 1926, the dam collects water on the eastern slope of the rain-rich …

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2.60 km

Schwarzenbach Reservoir

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In the valley of the Murg, the dam is one of the oldest in the country. At an altitude of about 700m, you can go for a walk directly on the bank.

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6.08 km

Herrenwieser Lake

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If you focus on the rocky hiking trail, the lake is barely noticeable. It's well hidden, but definitely worth a detour.

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8.74 km

Refuge on the Badener saddle located directly on the trail.

From here you can easily reach Sand / Plättig, the Friedrichsturm on the Badener Höhe and also the Herrenwieser See or the Schwarzenbachtalsperre.

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11.8 km

Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe

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The Friedrichsturm stands on the Badener Höhe. The tower with 168 steps offers an excellent view of the Rhine plain. There are a few places to sit and a shelter right next to the Friedrichsturm.

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18.0 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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Here you can get a good overview, the view extends across the lake to the dam.

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21.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

823 m

520 m

221 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

8.29 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

Schwarzenbach Dam

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

Schwarzenbach Reservoir

Herrenwieser Lake

Badener Sattel Hut

Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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