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Höchenschwander Sagenpfad (legend trail)

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Freiburg District

Waldshut

Höchenschwand

Höchenschwander Sagenpfad (legend trail)

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Höchenschwander Sagenpfad (legend trail)

02:33

8.79km

230m

Hiking

The Hotzenwald forest in the southern Black Forest is home to a wealth of legendary places where time seems to stand still. On the Höchenschwand Legend Trail, you'll be told some of the most beautiful and mysterious stories from ancient times and discover the region's fascinating natural treasures at the…

by Schwarzwald Tourismus

Last updated: July 15, 2025

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Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald (Kernzone)

Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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18 m

Kreuzstein Shelter and Barbecue Area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At the intersection of many trails, the Kreuzstein also features a spacious shelter with a barbecue area. This is also the starting and ending point of numerous hiking trails, including the Wolfssteig, Höchenschwander Felsenweg, and Höchenschwander Sagenweg themed trails.

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1.66 km

Uhustein

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

A mystical rock formation with a beautiful history to go with it. Perhaps you'll encounter a wise eagle owl here? In any case, you should avoid wild boars.

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3.90 km

Glacial Moraine Above the Schwarzatal

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Schwarzatal Valley is actually known for its erosion-caused scree slopes. Here, halfway between the Schwarzatal Valley and Höchenschwand, a similar scene emerges at first glance, but the enormous size …

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4.28 km

Eisloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

Visually, there's not much to see. At first glance, it appears to be a small crevice in the rock. But you should stand right next to the opening or reach …

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4.94 km

Dreherhäusleweiher

Highlight • Lake

This small pond on the Legendary Trail is home to a white mermaid and the setting of a legendary love story with a happy ending. Whether you see the mermaid …

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8.79 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

1.33 km

687 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

2.00 km

1.45 km

1.20 km

279 m

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Lowest point (790 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

33°C

17°C

8 %

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Comments

May 31, 2026,👣Höchenschwander Sagenpfad 🥾🥾

Start and finish: Kreuzsteinparkplatz, Höchenschwand

Difficulty: easy

Route length: 8.9 km

Duration: 2:30 h

Ascent: 250 hm

Descent: 250 hm

Further information about the tour can be found at

schwarzwaldverein-tourenportal.de/de/tour/themenwege/hoechenschwander-sagenpfad

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May 16, 2025,Sagenpfad Höchenschwand

Beautiful tour, easy to walk, partly narrow forest paths

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July 8, 2025

The Hotzenwald forest in the southern Black Forest is home to a wealth of legendary places where time seems to stand still. On the Höchenschwand Legend Trail, you'll be told some of the most beautiful and mysterious stories from ancient times and discover the region's fascinating natural treasures at

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Höchenschwander Sagenpfad (legend trail)

Kreuzstein Shelter and Barbecue Area

Uhustein

Glacial Moraine Above the Schwarzatal

Eisloch Cave

Dreherhäusleweiher

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