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Kohlrawe Loop

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  • Dr. Rosemarie Müller hut with fantastic view
    Dr. Rosemarie Müller hut with fantastic view
    Photo: Pierre Johne, CC BY-ND, Wirtschaft und Stadtmarketing Pforzheim - Tourismusmarketing

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    This circular route delights with its wonderful views, a small stream, the Feuersee, a spring, and takes hiking enthusiasts on an interesting historical journey.
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 11.3 km
    3:15 h
    261 m
    273 m
    608 m
    404 m

    The Black Forest village of Büchenbronn, incorporated into the city of Pforzheim in 1974, used to have charcoal burning as an important industry. When the Büchenbronn residents left their charcoal piles, their work was visible. Hence, they were called "Kohlrawe" or Kohlrabiner (charcoal ravens).

    This scenic Kohlrawe loop is not only a natural pleasure with great views but also teaches you a lot about the history of this region along the way.

    There are numerous informative display boards that describe not only the history of Büchenbronn’s water supply but also the interesting historical buildings of Grunbach and its village development.

    You get a great view from the Büchenbronner Viewing Tower (25m high), which was completed in 1883 with its delicate iron structure. The view from the Dr. Rosemarie Müller Hut is also a dream.

    Author’s recommendation

    There are numerous highlights on the route: many beautiful views, the Beutbach Valley, Grunbach, a viewing tower, and the wildlife enclosures at Herrmannsee.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    608 m
    Lowest point
    404 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 12.78%Dirt road 62.62%Forested/wild trail 17.98%Path 3.97%Road 2.63%
    Asphalt
    1.4 km
    Dirt road
    7.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2 km
    Path
    448 m
    Road
    297 m
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    Rest stops

    Zum Hermannsee Hotel - Restaurant

    Safety information

    There are no safety-relevant sections on the route.

    Be careful when crossing the main road.

    Tips and suggestions

    This route does not have its own hiking trail marker. Carrying the map is recommended.

    Many thanks to the Black Forest Club Pforzheim-Brötzingen and the dedicated trail wardens for this great route suggestion.

    Roadbook

    Signpost Locations:

    "Herrmannsee" [461 m; yellow diamond; 0.2 km to "Herrmannsee Stop"]

    "Herrmannsee Stop" [471 m; yellow diamond; 0.9 km towards "Former Grunbach Station"]

     [At the junction of the "Beutbachweg" (Note: not Beutweg!) begins the charming route without trail signs/diamonds!]

    "Allmand" [567 m; yellow diamond; 1.7 km to "Feuersee"]

    "Feuersee" [519 m; yellow diamond; 1 km to "Old Salmbacher Steige"]

    "Old Salmbacher Steige" [549 m; yellow diamond; 0.4 km to "Saufang"]

    "Saufang" [531 m; yellow diamond; 1.4 km to "Büchenbronner Höhe"]

    "Büchenbronner Höhe" [608 m; red Mittelweg diamond with white bar; 1.4 km to "Herrmannsee" (end)]

    Route Description:

    Starting at "Herrmannsee", the path follows the charming Beutbach Valley. Wonderful views over the Nagold Valley accompany us onward to Grunbach. Past the Protestant Nikolaus Church, where a magnificent view over Pforzheim opens behind it, we reach the Feuersee. Then on to the Dr. Rosemarie Müller Hut, which invites you to rest with a magnificent distant view. The next stop is the Büchenbronner Viewing Tower (25m high), completed in 1883 with its delicate iron structure. Further along the route, we pass the Kühberg Spring. Our loop ends again at Herrmannsee.

    Marking:

    Yellow diamond, red Mittelweg diamond

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Bus:

    By bus lines 743/744 from ZOB to the stop Herrmannsee.

    By bus lines 743/744 to the stop Grunbach Jahnstraße.

    Detailed information is available at http://www.efa-bw.de/

    Directions

    By car, follow Schömberger Straße and turn onto Herrmannseeweg.

    For the GPS: Herrmannseeweg 5, 75180 Pforzheim.

    Parking

    There are free parking facilities at Herrmannsee.

    Alternatively, there are also numerous parking options in Grunbach.

    Coordinates

    DD
    48.846996, 8.655543
    DMS
    48°50'49.2"N 8°39'20.0"E
    UTM
    32U 474728 5410504
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Further information about this and other routes is available at the

    Pforzheim Tourist Information

    Schloßberg 15-17 75175 Pforzheim

    Tel: 07231 39-3700; Fax: 07231 39-3707

    tourist-info@ws-pforzheim.de, www.stadt-land-enz.de/wandern 

    Author’s map recommendations

    The map for this and more routes is available at the

    Pforzheim Tourist Information

    Schloßberg 15-17 75175 Pforzheim

    Tel: 07231 39-3700; Fax: 07231 39-3707

    tourist-info@ws-pforzheim.de, www.stadt-land-enz.de/wandern 

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    Equipment

    Sturdy and well-broken-in footwear is recommended. Sun and rain protection should also be brought, as well as something to drink and a small snack.

    A small refreshment can be found at Herrmannsee (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) or in Grunbach.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.3 km
    Duration
    3:15 h
    Ascent
    261 m
    Descent
    273 m
    Highest point
    608 m
    Lowest point
    404 m
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