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From Spielberg to St. Barbara

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The hike from Spielberg to the St. Barbara Chapel delights with panoramic views from the ruin tower, the idyllic Hermann lake, secluded forest paths, and relaxing moments in nature.

moderate

Distance 11.3 km

3:00 h

106 m

350 m

260 m

This hike from Spielberg to the St. Barbara Chapel is a nature experience that perfectly combines exercise, views, and small highlights. Particularly impressive is the St. Barbara ruin: its tower offers a fantastic panoramic view of Karlsbad and its meadows. Here it is worth pausing, enjoying the fresh forest air, and letting your gaze wander – a moment that will remain memorable.

Another gem of the tour is Hermann lake, a small, idyllic forest lake surrounded by shady trees. The sparkling water invites you to take a break and offers peace and relaxation amidst nature. The route itself leads through bright forest paths, blooming meadows, and natural trails that are varied, easy to walk, and especially refreshing.

Whether panorama from the tower, quiet moments at Hermann lake, or the gentle rustling of the forest – this hike offers enjoyment for all senses and makes it a perfect excursion for nature and history enthusiasts alike.

Author’s recommendation

If you are on this route, you should definitely plan enough time for the forest culture trail with its stations.

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Andrea Wagner

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Difficulty

T1 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

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350 m

Lowest point

260 m

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2 km

Dirt road

7 km

Forested/wild trail

1.7 km

Path

16 m

Road

582 m

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Municipality of Karlsbad

https://www.karlsbad.de/

Roadbook

From the Spielberg S-Bahn station, we follow the Black Forest Association signs north.

Spielberg elementary school - Alten Spielberger Straße - forest culture trail - St. Barbara Chapel - Bethanien Bible Home - Kurfürstenbad - Langensteinbach Ittersbacher Straße - Heuweg - Pavilion Lower Köpfle - Wald parking lot Alter Bahndamm - Hermann lake - Bocksbach footbridge - Hamberg forest playground - Hamberg - Spielberg Parkring - S-Bahn station

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Spielberg
Sankt Barbara Kapelle
Herrmannsee
Burg Langensteinbach
Waldkulturpfad
Alte Spiel-/berger Straße
Langensteinbach/Ittersbacher Str.
St. Barbara-/Kapelle
Bibelheim/Bethanien
Kurfürstenbad
Heuweg
Pavillon/Unteres Köpfle
Spielberg/Grundschule
Spielberg/Parkring
Hamberg/Waldspielplatz
Hamberg
Bocksbachsteg
Herrmannsee
Waldparkplatz/Alter Bahndamm

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

With the S11 from Karlsruhe main station via Ettlingen to Spielberg

Directions

Coming from Frankfurt or Basel, take the A5 motorway, Ettlingen exit, then follow the signs towards Bad Herrenalb/Spielberg.
Coming from Stuttgart, take the A8 motorway, Karlsbad/Bad Herrenalb exit, then follow the signs towards Bad Herrenalb/Spielberg.

Parking

Parking spaces at the Spielberg S-Bahn station

Alternatively: hiking parking lot on Alten Spielberger Straße northeast of Spielberg

Coordinates

48.897196, 8.474596

DMS

48°53'49.9"N 8°28'28.5"E

UTM

32U 461491 5416160

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Difficulty

T1 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

11.3 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

106 m

Descent

106 m

Highest point

350 m

Lowest point

260 m

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