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Hikes in Simonswald

Baden-Wurttemberg,Germany

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Simonswald is an idyllic community in the district of Emmendingen in Germany. It is nestled in the beautiful nature of the Black Forest and thus offers ideal conditions for hikes of all kinds.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Simonswald

Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Kandel, 1241 m, from the top of the pass
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
8.3 km
3:00 h
350 m
350 m
Around and on the King of Elztal, Glottertal and Simonswälder Tal
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Zweribach waterfalls, 779 m, from the St. Märgen heights
Premium content Difficulty T3 moderate
11.3 km
3:45 h
500 m
500 m
Into the impressive rock formations of the Simonswald valley
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Brend, 1149 m, round trip to the source of the Danube
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
8.1 km
2:15 h
120 m
120 m
Along geographical highlights on the main European watershed
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Hörnleberg, 906 m, pilgrimage route from Simonswald
Premium content Difficulty T1 moderate
11.3 km
3:30 h
560 m
620 m
One mountain - three crossroads
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
GeoTour: Over the Siebenfelsen to the Braunhörnle
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
17.6 km
6:00 h
860 m
860 m
Between Elztal and Simonswälder Tal - The third highest massif in the Central Black Forest
Hiking Trail · Rohrhardsberg, Obere Elz und Wilde Gutach
Over the Siebenfelsen to Braunhörnle
recommended route Difficulty difficult
18 km
6:00 h
811 m
811 m
A geographically very interesting endurance route over the third highest massif of the central Black Forest with a mystical place on the way up.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
ZweiTälerSteig - Stage 1
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1
4.7
10.1 km
3:46 h
982 m
42 m
Forest-rich stage with many paths and steep climbs
View from Hörnleberg into the Rhine Valley with the Vosges in the background
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Simonswald-Hörnleberg-Rohardsberg-Oberprechtal_Gundelfinger-Berg and Tal-Steig_Day 3_TR (ZweiTälerSteig variant)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
5
25.5 km
8:00 h
1,170 m
1,070 m
From the beautiful Simonswald, which is already very close to the Elz valley, it goes up to the heights with great views from Hörnleberg. At the top, in the Rohardsberg nature reserve, wonderful Black Forest highland landscape with typical Black Forest houses.
View of Kandel into the Rhine Valley and towards the Vosges in France
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Waldkirch-Kandel-Glottertal_Gundelfinger-Berg und Tal-Steig_6th Day_TR (ZweiTälerSteig variant)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
5
20.2 km
7:00 h
1,060 m
970 m
Elztal, Glottertal, the Kandel with its height of 1,241 m, the highlight and the highest point of our long-distance hiking route. Impressive views far and wide over the Kaiserstuhl, Alsace up to the main ridge of the Vosges. Cozy places to stop with a hut-like character. Day 6 Gundelfinger Berg and Tal-Steig
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
2023-07-15 ULTRAMARSCH UltraXtrem 50km BLACK FOREST 2023 – as final hiker / FINAL HIKER
recommended route Difficulty difficult
5
54 km
16:33 h
2,077 m
2,079 m
Hike completed as part of the "ULTRAMARSCH UltraXtrem BLACK FOREST 2023" (jdXtrem UG, Berlin) on 2023-07-15 in the function of the final hiker. Route created from my GPS recording; detailed track data of the hike are listed under "Additional Information".
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The geographical location of Simonswald is characterised by its hilly landscape, which is characterised by dense forests and lush meadows. The region is known for its mild climate, which makes hiking pleasant at any time of year.

There are numerous beautiful hiking tours in Simonswald that are suitable for both experienced hikers and families with children. One popular route leads to the summit of the Kandelberg, the highest mountain in the area. From there you have a breathtaking view over the entire Black Forest.

Another recommended tour leads along the romantic wild stream "Simonswälder Bach". This accompanies hikers on their way through picturesque valleys and past small waterfalls. Here you can experience untouched nature up close and come to rest.

The historic mills in Simonswald, such as the Brendmühle or the Wilde Gutachmühle, are also particularly worth seeing. These witnesses of past times not only offer interesting insights into traditional crafts, but are also located directly on some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the region.

The best seasons for hiking in Simonswald are spring and autumn. In spring, nature blossoms in its full splendour and in autumn the colourful leaves bathe the Black Forest in a fascinating play of colours.

All in all, there are numerous places where you can go hiking in Simonswald. In addition to the Kandelberg and the Simonswälder Bach, there are also hikes along the historic Witches' Trail or to the "Hörnle" lookout tower. For families with children, the Fairy Tale Trail is suitable, where various stations from well-known fairy tales can be visited.

Whether experienced hikers or family outings - Simonswald offers the right hiking experience for every taste. The varied landscape, the tourist attractions and the well-developed hiking routes make this region a popular destination for nature lovers and active holidaymakers.

Reviews

  • September 22, 2026
    Samuel Kleefeldt
    Sehr schöne Tour. Auf Schuhwerk achten! Den Berg rauf und runter ist nicht zu unterschätzen, vor allem nicht bei nasserem Wetter.
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    Challenging Solitude Weather depandant Scenic Variety of paths
    Written September 22, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Wildbach tour
  • August 13, 2026
    Heinrich Pfeifer
    August 13, 2026
    Tolle Tour mit schönen Ausblicken und schön vielen Bänkle. Herrliche Ruhe unterwegs.
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    Variety of paths Solitude Scenic
    Written August 13, 2026
  • August 01, 2026
    Dariusz H 
    August 01, 2026
    Bardzo fajny Wanderung.
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    Written August 01, 2026
  • May 17, 2026
    Michael Sommer
    Erster ‚dryrun‘ am Tafelbühl zur Geländeerkundung. Kurz gezweifelt bei km 0,5 bis km 0,7 :) … einfach intuitiv dem Weg folgen … 👍🏻
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    Photo: Michael Sommer, Community
    Written May 17, 2026
  • April 02, 2026
    Tobias Rudolph 
    April 01, 2026
    Langer, aber nicht extrem fordernder Aufstieg. Gut gepflegte Wege und Pfade. 1-2 Bänke mehr wären super. Oben tolle Ausblicke.
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    Written April 02, 2026
  • March 08, 2026
    Marc Renger 
    March 07, 2026
    Belle randonnée pour un entraînement par exemple, mais sans trop de points de vue mise à part le sommet du Kandel… Le timing annoncé me paraît peu, 5,09 heures, pas trop grave vous me direz, mais quand on démarre le parcours en Mars à 10 heures, mieux vaut ne pas trop traîner…, Quoi qu’il en soit belle randonnée quand on aime la solitude. Merci pour l’auteur de nous faire découvrir des lieux sans prise de tête au niveau repérage.
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    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Photo: Marc Renger, Community
    Written March 08, 2026
  • November 20, 2025
    Markus Branke
    November 18, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour, viele Sitzbänke zum ausruhen, tolle Aussichten, abwechslungsreiche Wege, historische Infos, zu empfehlen
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    Written November 20, 2025
  • August 25, 2025
    Wolfgang Zillgith 
    August 24, 2025
    Herrliche Ausblicke, schöne Rastplätze, aber auch steile Anstiege. All das wird belohnt durch den tollen Rundumblick vom Kandelgipfel. Bei klarem Wetter geht der Blick bis zu den Alpen.
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    Written August 25, 2025
  • July 20, 2025
    Christian M. ünkel 
    Anspruchsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Wanderung mit Vesper Einkehr!
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    Written July 20, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Wildbach tour
  • July 12, 2025
    Paul Dürr 
    July 11, 2025
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour. Sehr zu empfehlen.
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    Written July 12, 2025
  • July 09, 2025
    Jochen Lattauer 
    July 06, 2025
    Wunderschöne überschaubare Runde mit tollen Panoramen und einem wirklichen „Urwald“. Sehr kurzweilig!
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    Photo: Jochen Lattauer, Community
    Photo: Jochen Lattauer, Community
    Photo: Jochen Lattauer, Community
    Photo: Jochen Lattauer, Community
    Photo: Jochen Lattauer, Community
    Written July 09, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Rund um den Kandel
  • June 29, 2025
    Katharina Schlegel
    June 28, 2025
    Tolle Wanderung mit schönen Schwarzwald-Ausblicken und zauberhaft-magischen Wasserfällen! Super detaillierte Beschreibung, wir haben uns damit auch ohne Handy-Nett gut zurechtgefunden, vielen Dank!
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    Photo: Katharina Schlegel, Community
    Photo: Katharina Schlegel, Community
    Photo: Katharina Schlegel, Community
    Photo: Katharina Schlegel, Community
    Photo: Katharina Schlegel, Community
    Written June 29, 2025

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