Ibach, a picturesque village near Waldshut in southern Germany, is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its idyllic location on the edge of the Black Forest and the Swiss border, Ibach offers numerous opportunities for unforgettable hiking tours.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Ibach
Hiking Trail
· The Black Forest
GeoTour: Over the Lehenkopf and the Dachsberg
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
16.6 km
4:50 h
530 m
530 m
St. Blasier Dom, Horbacher Moor, Friedrich-August-Grube: through the monastery forest
Hiking Trail
· The Black Forest
GeoTour: From the Bernauer Loipenhaus to the Ibacher Hochtal
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Difficulty
T1
moderate
16.2 km
4:40 h
480 m
480 m
Silent forest, alpine views and a climatic highlight: to the Black Forest cold spot near Bernau
Hiking Trail
· The Black Forest
Schluchtensteig 5: St. Blasien - Todtmoos
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.3 km
6:45 h
582 m
578 m
Stage 5 Schluchtensteig:
From St. Blasien, the route goes up to Lehenkopf and then to Klosterweiher. The Horbach viewpoint is great. Over the Kreuzfelsen and past pasture meadows, the route goes around Ibach and reaches the Ibacher Kreuz. From there, the route goes down into the Hochwehraschlucht towards Todtmoos.
Hiking Trail
· Southern Black Forest
From Sankt Blasien to Friedrich-August-Grube and to Horbacher Moor
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
16.6 km
5:00 h
450 m
450 m
The circular hike leads from the cathedral town with a view to the Kreuzfelsen, to the walkable exploratory tunnel of a mine, around a raised bog and to the viewing tower on the Lehenkopf.
Hiking Trail
· The Black Forest
Herrischried: From the Stone Cross to the Krai-Woog-Gumpen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.2 km
3:30 h
300 m
300 m
The extensive forest walk takes us from the panoramic Stone Cross into the Schwarzenbäch valley, where the Krai-Woog-Gumpen is a real geographical highlight.
Hiking Trail
· Southern Black Forest
Trekking at the Hiking Cross of the South - sporty in 2 days
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
41.3 km
11:50 h
917 m
974 m
In the southern Black Forest there are three trekking camps at the "Hiking Cross of the South." The three camps are ideal for a hike on the Albsteig Schwarzwald or on the Schluchtensteig and can be perfectly connected with each other.
Hiking Trail
· Hochschwarzwald
From St. Blasien via Lehenkopf
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
18.4 km
5:30 h
500 m
500 m
Lehenkopf tower with view of the Feldberg, monastery pond in Wittenschwand, Friedrich-August mine with mineral processing plant, Ibacher Weidberge, panoramic views of the Alps and the Feldberg area
Hiking Trail
· Ibach
Ibach: Indulgence trail - Ibacher panorama trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.7 km
3:30 h
229 m
229 m
Black Forest indulgence trail and premium hiking trail, a scenic favorite route of the Ibacher hiking guests.
Endurance Hike
· Black Forest
Schluchtensteig Stage 5 from St. Blasien to Todtmoos
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
Stage 5
18.9 km
6:00 h
615 m
574 m
Narrow paths over the typical open landscape of the Hotzenwald with its mountain meadows and views up to the Alps and the Hohwehraschlucht give the 5th stage its charm.
Hiking Trail
· The Black Forest
Dachsberg: Hike in the Schwarzenbächle valley
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.1 km
3:52 h
345 m
345 m
Hike from Hierholz through the Schwarzenbächle valley, actually a half-day route, but you should allow time to explore and enjoy all the small and large natural sights. The 7-Moore-Weg featured on the route was not walkable in 2018 due to construction work.
The geographical location of Ibach is particularly charming. Nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, a breathtaking natural backdrop opens up to visitors. The region impresses with its diversity of flora and fauna as well as its picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.
For tourists, there are plenty of tourist attractions to discover in Ibach. One popular attraction, for example, is Bonndorf Castle, which towers majestically over the village and provides a fascinating insight into times gone by. The nearby Wutachschlucht nature reserve with its impressive waterfalls and steep gorges also attracts hiking enthusiasts from all over the world year after year.
The best seasons to go hiking in Ibach are spring and autumn. During this time, the surroundings glow in bright colours: The lush green of the trees in spring or the warm red-orange of the leaves in autumn make every hike a real feast for the eyes.
There are many places around Ibach that are perfect for hiking. One popular route, for example, leads along the Schwarzwaldsteig, one of Germany's best-known long-distance hiking trails. Here, hikers can enjoy the unspoilt nature and improve their physical fitness at the same time.
Ibach also offers many opportunities for hiking for families with children. The nearby forest playground is an ideal place to take a break and give the little ones a chance to let off steam. There are also special hiking trails suitable for children, where the youngest explorers can playfully explore nature.
All in all, the hikes in Ibach offer a perfect combination of sporting activity and scenic enjoyment. Whether you are travelling alone or together with the family - everyone will find their own personal dream route through this enchanting region in southern Germany.
For tourists, there are plenty of tourist attractions to discover in Ibach. One popular attraction, for example, is Bonndorf Castle, which towers majestically over the village and provides a fascinating insight into times gone by. The nearby Wutachschlucht nature reserve with its impressive waterfalls and steep gorges also attracts hiking enthusiasts from all over the world year after year.
The best seasons to go hiking in Ibach are spring and autumn. During this time, the surroundings glow in bright colours: The lush green of the trees in spring or the warm red-orange of the leaves in autumn make every hike a real feast for the eyes.
There are many places around Ibach that are perfect for hiking. One popular route, for example, leads along the Schwarzwaldsteig, one of Germany's best-known long-distance hiking trails. Here, hikers can enjoy the unspoilt nature and improve their physical fitness at the same time.
Ibach also offers many opportunities for hiking for families with children. The nearby forest playground is an ideal place to take a break and give the little ones a chance to let off steam. There are also special hiking trails suitable for children, where the youngest explorers can playfully explore nature.
All in all, the hikes in Ibach offer a perfect combination of sporting activity and scenic enjoyment. Whether you are travelling alone or together with the family - everyone will find their own personal dream route through this enchanting region in southern Germany.
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