Nature Reserve Guide
Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal is a nature reserve located in the northern Black Forest, characterized by its wild, romantic valleys and diverse natural features. The region encompasses the pristine Eyach and Rotenbach river valleys, which flow freely through natural floodplain forests and meadows. Varied landscapes, including the Grindenschwarzwald and Enzhöhen, contribute to its ecological significance as a Flora-Fauna-Habitat area. This terrain provides a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
176
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4.6
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4.8
(368)
1,190
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(361)
1,381
hikers
8.15km
02:12
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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80
hikers
7.02km
02:03
190m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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176
hikers
15.7km
04:19
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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155
riders
24.6km
01:57
410m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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174
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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128
riders
50.5km
04:28
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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64
riders
62.6km
05:00
1,040m
1,040m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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99
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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63
riders
46.5km
02:21
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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46
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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44
riders
66.8km
03:22
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.6
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51
riders
37.4km
02:52
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
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40
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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36
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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18
riders
16.6km
01:34
380m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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39
runners
8.99km
00:58
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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32
runners
8.02km
00:53
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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34
runners
8.39km
00:54
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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24
runners
13.2km
01:25
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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11
riders
54.8km
03:43
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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19
riders
56.2km
03:38
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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20
riders
39.9km
02:39
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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21
riders
49.2km
03:08
820m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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8
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

1
hikers
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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2
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(1)
1
hikers
7.73km
02:12
180m
170m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal is a nature reserve located in the northern Black Forest. It is characterized by its wild, romantic valleys, including the Eyach and Rotenbach river valleys, and diverse natural features. The area is recognized as a Flora-Fauna-Habitat (FFH) area and a bird sanctuary due to its ecological importance.
The Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. More than 120 routes are available across these sports.
Popular hiking routes include the 'Eyach-Runde' and walks from Dobel into the Eyachtal. A highly-rated trail is the Rest area by the Eyach stream – Eyach Water Trail loop from Eyachmühle, which is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) long. The 'Wasserwegle' is an idyllic path along the Eyach river.
Yes, Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal offers easy hiking options. An example is the Rest area by the Eyach stream – Eyach Stream loop from Eyachmühle, which is approximately 1.9 miles (3.1 km) long. Further options can be found in the Easy hikes in Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal guide.
The reserve provides routes for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. A popular touring cycling route is the Ettlingen Old Town and Castle – Graf-Rhena Trail loop, spanning about 33.9 miles (54.6 km). Guides for Cycling and Road Cycling are available.
Yes, Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal features mountain biking trails. The Schwanner Watchtower – Trailpark Schwanner Warte loop is a moderate trail of approximately 23.3 miles (37.5 km). More trails can be explored through the MTB Trails in Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal guide.
The reserve is known for its pristine Eyach and Rotenbach river valleys, natural floodplain forests, and diverse ecosystems. Notable features include the 'Große Wiese' (Great Meadow) where the Eyach river originates, and sandstone formations. Higher points offer panoramic views across the Rhine Plain.
Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal is a popular destination, with more than 4,400 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on over 800 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking in Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal, Cycling in Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal, and Attractions in Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal. Guides for specific activities like Waterfall hikes and Gravel biking are also available.
While a specific official website solely for the nature reserve is not available, information can be found via the municipality of Dobel. The official website for Dobel is dobel.de, and the phone number is +49 7083 745-0.
Yes, the region includes highlights such as huts and natural monuments. Higher elevations near Dobel, around 2,300 feet (700 meters) altitude, provide panoramic views. The area also features highlights like waterfalls, lakes, and gorges.
The terrain in Eyach-Und Rotenbachtal is diverse, encompassing wild-romantic valleys, natural floodplain forests, and meadows. It includes varied landscapes such as the Grindenschwarzwald, Enzhöhen, and Schwarzwald-Randplatten. Geological features like sandstone formations, rock blocks, and scree are also present.

