Genießerpfad | Himmel & Hölle - Gengenbach

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Genießerpfad | Himmel & Hölle - Gengenbach

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Genießerpfad | Himmel & Hölle - Gengenbach

05:16

17.3km

640m

Hiking

Forests, vineyards, wide views and mysterious places: this varied hike around Gengenbach combines nature enjoyment with history and special panoramic views.

From the historic old town, the path leads up into the quiet forests of the central Black Forest. Along the way, the legendary Teufelskanzel, historical remnants of ramparts and…

Last updated: October 5, 2026

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Includes off-grid segments

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After 5.28 km for 297 m

After 5.74 km for 94 m

After 7.10 km for 259 m

After 8.47 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

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825 m

St. James Chapel on the Bergle

Highlight • Religious Site

Chapel with a beautiful view of Gengenbach and the Kinzig valley!

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1.08 km

Katzenstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful rocky ridge with a large bench for a break and a beautiful view.

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11.0 km

Wassertretstelle Schwaibach

Highlight • Rest Area

The water treading area is currently being renovated, there is still a fountain, a beautiful pavilion and benches with a table. The valley path and the future Heaven & Hell gourmet path pass by here.

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17.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.00 km

6.05 km

976 m

781 m

261 m

240 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

4.76 km

2.54 km

1.07 km

925 m

612 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

16°C

6°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

February 22, 2025,Genießerpfad "Himmel & Hölle"

The quality trail is very beautiful, varied, beautiful paths and very good signage, only in one place did we have to follow the yellow diamond, but with the app it was no problem 👍Recommended 🥾

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April 27, 2025,Himmel und Hölle - Gengenbach

An extremely beautiful tour – on mostly beautiful paths. The gourmet trail leads out of town and to the Bergle, once a Celtic cult site and later fortified by the Romans – hence the name Kastelberg. Today, the Jakobus Chapel stands on this site, connected to the legendary Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit) via the Bergle Legendary Trail. The highest point is …

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July 26, 2025,GP Himmel und Hölle in Gengenbach 🥾

Since the weather forecast looked quite unstable, we decided to go for a nearby hike this time. We weren't familiar with the Heaven and Hell Trail yet. So we took the train to Gengenbach and off we went. First, through Gengenbach's old town, past the Upper Gate, and up some steps to the war memorial. We continued to the St. …

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October 24, 2024,Genießerpfad: Himmel & Hölle 😇 😈

Thanks to @Alexander for sharing this "secret 😁" tour!

Will probably be opened as a new gourmet tour in spring '25.

First highlight ->Jakobskapelle 🙏

The newly laid path to the Teufelskanzel is nice to walk. Then follows a fairly long stretch of gravel forest path until it continues on a path again to the Katzenstein 😍....

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October 18, 2026,2️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ Genießerpfad Himmel & Hölle 18.10.2026

17th out of 60 gourmet trails on my list completed.
Today, a longer gourmet trail was on my list.
Due to the weather and cloud forecast, I needed a route where you can't go wrong. "Himmel und Hölle" was a perfect choice - and the drive there wasn't far either.
Parked at the Schneckenmatt parking lot in Gengenbach. Fee required …

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July 20, 2025,Genießerpfad "Himmel & Hölle" in Gengenbach

From the Schneckenmatte car park, the route continues through the park along the historic city wall. Numerous steps lead up to the St. James Chapel. Narrow paths lead uphill to the Devil's Pulpit. Unfortunately, the view of the Rhine plain is limited from there. The route continues to Satteleck, where you can take a break if you wish. The route …

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April 27, 2025,Himmel & Hölle Weg von Gegenbach aus

A very nice hike with lots of ups and downs!

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May 28, 2026,Himmel und Hölle - eine Gengenbacher Premiumwanderung

Even if the premium hiking trail has some length on forest paths in between: it is definitely worth it.

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September 15, 2026

Forests, vineyards, wide views and mysterious places: this varied hike around Gengenbach combines nature enjoyment with history and special panoramic views.
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From the historic old town, the path leads up into the quiet forests of the central Black Forest. Along the way, the legendary Teufelskanzel, historical

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