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Great Schluchsee circuit

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  • Beautiful hike in the early morning in fall at Schluchsee
    Beautiful hike in the early morning in fall at Schluchsee
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    Varied circular hike around the Schluchsee lake with wonderful views and local highlights in the Black Forest.
    moderate
    Distance 20.4 km
    5:15 h
    305 m
    305 m
    1,148 m
    903 m
    The Great Schluchsee Circuit is an approx. 20 km circular hike in the heart of the Black Forest. The route leads along the shore, through shady forests and offers impressive views of the lake and the surrounding mountains time and again. There are numerous rest stops along the way, natural highlights such as the Amalienruhe and informative panels on the flora and fauna of the region.

    The tour is ideal for experienced hikers who are looking for a longer but technically easy route with a varied landscape.

    The starting and finishing point is at the Wolfsgrund campsite, which is idyllically situated directly on the Schluchsee lake. The perfect start for this varied hike - if you stay overnight at the campsite, you don't have to travel any further!

    Author’s recommendation

    Make a stop at the Amalienruhe at the beginning or end of the tour - the viewpoint offers one of the most beautiful views over the entire Schluchsee.
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    T1 moderate
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    moderate

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    Lowest point
    903 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 45.81%Dirt road 38.92%Forested/wild trail 1.92%Path 6.53%Road 6.79%
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    9.3 km
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    7.9 km
    Forested/wild trail
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    1.4 km
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    Roadbook

    Start at Schluchsee station, follow the lakeside path towards the dam wall. Continue along the southern shore to Amalienruhe, then through the forest towards Aha. Return to the starting point on the northern shore. The route is signposted throughout and runs mainly on well-maintained paths.
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    Amalienruhe
    Rest bench on the Hotzenweg in Schluchsee
    Staumauer des Schluchsees
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    Jugendherberge Schluchsee-Wolfsgrund
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    The starting point is not far from Schluchsee station.

    Parking

    Paid parking directly at the Schluchsee.

    Coordinates

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    47.817573, 8.167850
    DMS
    47°49'03.3"N 8°10'04.3"E
    UTM
    32T 437706 5296359
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    Equipment

    Sturdy hiking boots, clothing suitable for the weather, rain protection, sufficient drinks and snacks, hiking poles recommended if necessary.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

    User Questions


    August 13, 2026
    Sophie Engert
    Hallo Frau Rospert, sicherlich gibt es auch Abkürzungen. Beispielsweise wenn sie anstatt über das Muchenland und Blasiwäld weiter direkt am Seeufer des Schluchsees entlang laufen. Hier: https://www.hochschwarzwald.de/touren/barrierefreier-seerundweg-schluchsee-d4934eae9d Falls sie generell eine kürzere Tour suchen, wie wäre es dann mit dieser: https://www.hochschwarzwald.de/touren/hoehenklimaweg-schluchsee-wurzelpfad-465506e9f4

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    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    20.4 km
    Duration
    5:15 h
    Ascent
    305 m
    Descent
    305 m
    Highest point
    1,148 m
    Lowest point
    903 m
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