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Baden-Württemberg
Enzkreis
Straubenhardt

Schwanner Watchtower – Waldenburg Ruins loop from Schwann

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Enzkreis
Straubenhardt

Schwanner Watchtower – Waldenburg Ruins loop from Schwann

Moderate

4.4

(35)

133

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Schwanner Watchtower – Waldenburg Ruins loop from Schwann

02:31

8.96km

190m

Hiking

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: November 19, 2025

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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Parking

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51 m

Peace linden at the Schwanner Warte

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a small rest area with a fountain near the Schwanner Warte.
However, the intersection right next to it doesn't exactly invite you to stay here longer than necessary.

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113 m

Schwanner Watchtower

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the first stage of the Westweg, the Schwanner Warte on the northern edge of the Black Forest, after the Neuenburger Castle, with its panoramic view is one of the …

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2.62 km

Arnbach Hut

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The Arnbacher log cabin is closed, but offers dry seats in the anteroom for a break.

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4

3.78 km

Wonderful view of the place and the castle opposite.

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4.12 km

Forest Shelter Near Neuenbürg

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Small shelter as a shelter in a rain shower or as a place to have a snack. There is a large bench in the hut. Unfortunately there is no view here.

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4.37 km

Waldenburg Ruins

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This ruin is mysterious and somehow enchanted, especially when, as was the case during our visit, a "sugar-coated" white blanket of snow nestles over the abandoned remains of the wall. …

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4.83 km

Beautifully situated bench with a view down into the Enztal.

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6.41 km

There is a bench right at the intersection for a short rest.

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8.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.31 km

691 m

663 m

352 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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