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Kappelrodeck – Waldulm High Trail

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Kappelrodeck – Waldulm High Trail

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Kappelrodeck – Waldulm High Trail

04:54

16.6km

490m

Hiking

This relatively challenging route with a few meters of elevation takes you through the Ortenau mountains. The slopes of famous vineyards alternate with shady forest paths and fantastic views of both the Rhine plain and the Black Forest. If you love hearty food and spirits, you will feel at home…

by Schwarzwald Tourismus

Last updated: June 3, 2024

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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3.75 km

Kutzenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The legend of the Kutzenstein

A long time ago, when the people of Waldulm built their church, which was one of the first in the region, the devil, who saw …

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4.73 km

View of the Rhine Valley and vineyards at Ringelbacher Rebberg

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Beautiful rest area in the Ringelbacher Rebberg with a great view of the Rhine plain and the surrounding vineyards.

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10.6 km

Witches' house and broom on the Kappelrodecker Hexensteig trail

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The little witch's house stands beautifully crooked by the path and is perfect for a rest. Don't worry, no witch will lure you into the cottage. However, you'll find some …

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11.1 km

Palmfelsen Viewpoint

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A picturesque place to rest directly on the rock with a fantastic view of the Rhine plain. When a storm or rain approaches, the edge of the rock offers an impressive natural spectacle.

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14.1 km

Backhiesel Self-Service Café & Schnapps Fountain

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One of the most beautiful places to stop off in the entire Black Forest! Always happy to come back. Especially with kids.

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16.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

1.59 km

729 m

668 m

514 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

4.37 km

3.90 km

2.46 km

587 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

27°C

16°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

November 22, 2025,Kappelrodeck — Sentier d'altitude de Waldulm

A beautiful and fairly easy hike, except for the one long, drawn-out climb. We started in the fog, but the reward was beautiful sunshine when we reached the Palmfelsen at 690 meters altitude.

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October 13, 2024,Kappelrodeck – Waldulmer Höhenweg

Set off towards Waldum under very grey skies, have been there many times and have been surprised every time.
A beautiful route, started from Waldulm, steeply up to Backhisel and then further to Palmenfels, slowly reaching the highest point.
A short break at "Zur Einkehr" with good prices and a delicious Keschde soup, it was worth it. Now just uphill …

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April 20, 2024

This relatively challenging route with a few meters of elevation takes you through the Ortenau mountains. The slopes of famous vineyards alternate with shady forest paths and fantastic views of both the Rhine plain and the Black Forest. If you love hearty food and spirits, you will feel at home here

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Kappelrodeck – Waldulm High Trail

Kutzenstein Rock Formation

View of the Rhine Valley and vineyards at Ringelbacher Rebberg

Witches' house and broom on the Kappelrodecker Hexensteig trail

Palmfelsen Viewpoint

Backhiesel Self-Service Café & Schnapps Fountain

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