Karlsruher Grat – Western View – Eichhaldenfirst Ridge loop from Gottschlägtal - Karlsruher Grat

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Karlsruher Grat – Western View – Eichhaldenfirst Ridge loop from Gottschlägtal - Karlsruher Grat

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Karlsruher Grat – Western View – Eichhaldenfirst Ridge loop from Gottschlägtal - Karlsruher Grat

02:30

6.59km

410m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.16 km for 17 m

After 5.27 km for 37 m

After 5.36 km for 200 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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685 m

Bench With a View of the Black Forest

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Great place to take a break after the Karlsruhe ridge.

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960 m

View of Ottenhöfen from Brente Schrofen

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From the Brente Schrofen you have a wonderful view down to Ottenhöfen. If you have a good view of the distance, you can see the Strasbourg Cathedral from here.

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3.31 km

Bromberg Schnapps Fountain

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Well-stocked drinks station on the Karlsruher Grat gourmet trail.

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5.12 km

Karlsruher Grat – Western View

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Wonderful views from up there

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5.24 km

View from Karlsruher Grat over Gottschlägtal

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Viewpoint from the Karlsruher Grat over the Gottschlägeal

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5.32 km

Eichhaldenfirst Ridge

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A really nice climbing tour, without any safety equipment!

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5.32 km

Summit Cross on Eichhaldenfirst

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Climbing the Karslruher ridge up to the summit cross is a lot of fun, but it is not without danger, nothing works here when it is wet.

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5.60 km

Viewpoint

6.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.10 km

1.94 km

1.40 km

750 m

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

10°C

3°C

63 %

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Bench With a View of the Black Forest

View of Ottenhöfen from Brente Schrofen

Bromberg Schnapps Fountain

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View from Karlsruher Grat over Gottschlägtal

Eichhaldenfirst Ridge

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