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: March 20, 2026

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763 m

Schauinsland Observation Tower

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Over 85 steps you reach the 22 meter high viewing platform of the Schauinsland Tower, actually called "Eugen-Keidel Tower". In good weather you can look into the Vosges and the Swiss Alps. The tower is always open.

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966 m

Viewpoint Kappler Wand

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From the precipice of the Kappler Wand, you have a beautiful view towards Freiburg. It's also not far to the Schauinsland Tower, but it's quieter...

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1.07 km

Windbohrer Sculpture on the Schauinsland Ridge

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A circular path lined with interesting wooden sculptures stretches high above the treetops at the summit of the Schauinsland. In the direction of the Rappenecker Hütte you come to this …

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1.38 km

View of Feldberg and the Rhine Valley from the Schauinsland Sculpture Trail

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A very nice view of the valley

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1.54 km

English Memorial on Schauinsland

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The evening ringing of the Hofsgrund church and the courageous commitment of the entire Hofsgrund population saved the lives of the majority of a group of 27 students from the …

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1.92 km

View of Dobelsee

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At the Rotlachelift valley station is the small Dobelsee at the Dobelhof.

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2.30 km

Ancient Trees in Southern Black Forest Nature Park

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5.05 km

View of the Black Forest Valley

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From this point you have a good view of the valley and the Feldberg

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5.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.22 km

1.18 km

1.03 km

737 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.52 km

1.02 km

275 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

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Thursday 9 April

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16 %

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Schauinsland Observation Tower – View of Dobelsee loop from Schauinsland

Schauinsland Observation Tower

Viewpoint Kappler Wand

Windbohrer Sculpture on the Schauinsland Ridge

View of Feldberg and the Rhine Valley from the Schauinsland Sculpture Trail

English Memorial on Schauinsland

View of Dobelsee

Ancient Trees in Southern Black Forest Nature Park

View of the Black Forest Valley

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