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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam – View of the Murgtal Valley loop from Forbach

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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam – View of the Murgtal Valley loop from Forbach

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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam – View of the Murgtal Valley loop from Forbach

09:01

29.8km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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4.54 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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5.01 km

Small Beach at Schwarzenbach Dam

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In summer, it's ideal for sunbathing and cooling off. A sign reads "Swimming and beach access at your own risk."

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5.42 km

Schwarzenbach Dam and Reservoir

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Impressive dam, it is also possible to walk around the lake. The Westweg long-distance hiking trail leads right past it. It is the largest reservoir in the northern and central Black Forest.

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5.54 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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6.05 km

At the foot of the dam

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Imposing path beyond the dam. Only here you can see the correct dimension of the dam.

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11.0 km

View of the Murgtal Valley

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great view of the wooded Murgtal

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22.8 km

Raumünzach

Lake

27.2 km

Footbridge over the Murg

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The bridge makes it easy to cross the Murg River. On hot days, the path under the bridge is also a popular option.
Don't forget your towel.

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29.4 km

Forbach Covered Wooden Bridge

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True carpentry! The approximately 40 meter long wooden bridge is the landmark of Forbach and its design is unique in Germany and even in Europe.

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29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

3.63 km

2.09 km

1.43 km

1.25 km

403 m

127 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

9.39 km

4.28 km

3.66 km

944 m

233 m

204 m

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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View of the Schwarzenbach Dam – View of the Murgtal Valley loop from Forbach

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

Small Beach at Schwarzenbach Dam

Schwarzenbach Dam and Reservoir

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

At the foot of the dam

View of the Murgtal Valley

Footbridge over the Murg

Forbach Covered Wooden Bridge

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