Schwarzenbach Dam – Gernsbach Old Town loop from Ottenau

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Gernsbach Old Town loop from Ottenau

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Gernsbach Old Town loop from Ottenau

04:06

49.6km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 25.0 km for 899 m

Closed: • September 10, 2026-December 31, 2027 (otherwise permit required)

After 25.9 km for 357 m

Closed: • September 10, 2026-December 31, 2027 (otherwise open)

After 26.2 km for 4.10 km

Closed: • September 10, 2026-December 31, 2027 (otherwise permit required)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.40 km

Historic Hörden Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Yes, everyone in the region knows this beautiful wooden bridge over the Murg. Great crossing, whether on foot or by bike.

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2.03 km

Lieblingsfelsen

Nature Reserve

5.13 km

Waldbachtal

Highlight • Forest

7.54 km

Nachtigall

Mountain Pass

14.0 km

Rote Lache

Mountain Pass

22.2 km

Schwarzenbach Dam

Highlight • Lake

The largest dam in the northern Black Forest. It's a wonderful place to walk around on hiking trails. The Westweg trail also runs alongside the dam.

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24.3 km

Schwarzenbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

The dam is located at a height of 668.5 meters between the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse and the Murgtal on the L 83 about 10 km from Forbach.

The Schwarzenbach dam measures approx. …

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32.8 km

Murggarten Forbach

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice here.

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34.4 km

Murgtal Cycle Path Above the Murg

Highlight • Cycleway

34.6 km

Gravel Path in Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Highlight • Trail

45.5 km

Gernsbach Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The historic city center of Gernsbach is under monument protection. The city wall with the stork tower, the old town hall and the many half-timbered houses characterize the cityscape.

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49.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

11.7 km

4.41 km

3.66 km

304 m

136 m

104 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

17.6 km

9.65 km

1.30 km

1.29 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

12°C

6°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

April 17, 2022,Schwarzenbachtalsperre und die "Tour de Murg" zurück

There was no lack of altitude today and since our tour planner entered mountain bikes, the paths were not always quite suitable for trailers 🙈😂
The most exciting part was the piece over the narrow bridge and the subsequent steep, narrow ascent with a final short, winding staircase.
@Adrian I'm always up for such adventures🤩
The rest of the trip …

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