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.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Simonswald
Hiking Trail
· The Black Forest
Kandel, 1241 m, from the top of the pass
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
10.1 km
3:46 h
982 m
42 m
Forest-rich stage with many paths and steep climbs
Hiking Trail
· The Black Forest
Simonswald-Hörnleberg-Rohardsberg-Oberprechtal_Gundelfinger-Berg and Tal-Steig_Day 3_TR (ZweiTälerSteig variant)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
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.
Hiking Trail
· The Black Forest
Waldkirch-Kandel-Glottertal_Gundelfinger-Berg und Tal-Steig_6th Day_TR (ZweiTälerSteig variant)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
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
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".
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.
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.
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