Black Forest Northern Edge Path

All stages in the hiking service of the Black Forest Association: www.outdooractive.com/de/route/4115755/ :

Stage 1: Mühlacker to Pforzheim

On its first stage, the northern edge path passes the Löffelstelz ruin and Dürrmenz, reaches the Eppinger Line at the height and follows this historic defense line further. Over the Gaisberg, Öschelbronn, the Waldschanze with Chartaque, and the Fürstkopf, Pforzheim-Eutingen is reached (20 km, train station). The stage leads along the northern edge of Pforzheim to the Wartberg (23.5 km). It is 25 km to Pforzheim’s main train station.

Stage 2: Pforzheim to Langensteinbach

From Pforzheim the path goes over Hachelturm, Wallberg to the northern heights of Pforzheim with views over the city. Above Dietlingen and Ellmendingen, vineyards and landscape extend to the Black Forest heights at the feet. Downhill to Ellmendingen, the way then continues through the Pfinz valley far past the hamlet to the destination at Langensteinbach. The hiker enjoys an open landscape with magnificent views of the northern Black Forest, fields, and orchards.

Stage 3: Langensteinbach to Durlach

On the scenic last stage of the northern edge path, we hike from Karlsbad-Langensteinbach to Karlsruhe-Durlach, the former Baden residence town of the Margraves of Baden-Durlach. The route leads mainly through shady woods and to great viewpoints with different perspectives. From the town hall Langensteinbach, the route runs via Rittnerthof and Turmberg to the center of Durlach and further to the station.