The almost treeless heathland - the "Grinden" around the Hornisgrinde in the northern Black Forest are largely protected. The Mummelsee-Hornisgrinde path takes you seven kilometers through this unique and ecologically valuable landscape.

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Last updated: October 31, 2024

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2.35 km

Lake Mummelsee

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An old legend tells that mermaids and dwarfs as well as a king used to live in Lake Mummelsee. On full moon nights the mermaids are said to have come …

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3.47 km

View of the Rhine Valley and Black Forest

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It's really amazing how far you can see here

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4.34 km

Hornisgrinde Tower

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Busy on weekends. If you really want to enjoy the peace and beauty of the high moor, as well as the all-round view, you should make the ascent early in the morning or late in the evening.

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4.85 km

Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

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Small observation tower with interesting landmarks on the railing, for example sunrise and sunset on solstice days or direction and distance to Kehl, Strasbourg, Vienna or Lima. The view is stunning.

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5.04 km

Boardwalk Through the Hornisgrinde Raised Bog

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On a rustic wooden plank walkway you go through the high moor on the Hornisgrinde.

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5.99 km

Schwabenweg: Ascent to the Hornisgrinde

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For species protection reasons, please do not walk this route from November to May. Thank you for your consideration.

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6.71 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.24 km

1.71 km

1.67 km

841 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

2.19 km

739 m

593 m

489 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

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Nationalparkregion SchwarzwaldSeptember 19, 2024

The almost treeless heathland - the "Grinden" around the Hornisgrinde in the northern Black Forest are largely protected. The Mummelsee-Hornisgrinde path takes you seven kilometers through this unique and ecologically valuable landscape. 
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The tour combines numerous highlights on an attractive, sometimes

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Lake Mummelsee

View of the Rhine Valley and Black Forest

Hornisgrinde Tower

Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

Boardwalk Through the Hornisgrinde Raised Bog

Schwabenweg: Ascent to the Hornisgrinde

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