Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Nationalpark Schwarzwald

Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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3.90 km

View of the High Black Forest

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3.99 km

Log Bench With View of the Black Forest

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A great place to sit up there. There are still benches and a parking lot.

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4.20 km

Forest Trail to Buchkopfturm

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Also good to walk on in winter

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4.92 km

Stacked Rocks in Black Forest

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who put the stones together? It was not me. You?

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5.26 km

Buchkopf Tower Oppenau

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Due to structural inspections and repair work, the Buchkopfturm Oppenau will be closed for an indefinite period from October 18, 2024. Entry is strictly prohibited during the closure!

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6.06 km

Window Viewpoint and Rest Area, Black Forest Nature Park

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A great resting place with a beautiful view. From here it is about two kilometers to the book head tower.

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6.63 km

View of the Vosges

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You also have a view over the Rhine Valley to the Vosges from the foot of the Buchkopf Tower.

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8.30 km

Brandbrunnen Stone Fountain

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On hot days the water provides good refreshment ...

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

3.36 km

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

3.22 km

3.12 km

768 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

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