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Via Ferrata recommended route Via Ferrata  · The Black Forest

Engelssteig

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  • Rock formations on the Engelssteig
    Rock formations on the Engelssteig
    Photo: Tino Rettig, Privataufnahmen vom Förderverein Engelsberg

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    Hike through one of the steepest vineyard locations in Europe between the Rhine Plain and the Black Forest High Road
    Distance 1.4 km
    1:00 h
    95 m
    107 m
    306 m
    230 m

    In a small area, there is a variety of special features: fascinating dry stone wall areas, open rock formations, historic single-stock vineyards, unique views, and much more. The hiking trail offers a via ferrata variant for demanding hikers.

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    Platform with a magnificent view of the town
    Highest point
    306 m
    Lowest point
    230 m
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    Engelsberg is one of the steepest vineyard locations in Europe with fascinating dry stone walls and a Mediterranean-like flora and fauna, open rock formations, historic single-stock vineyards, and a unique panorama. For demanding hikers: via ferrata variant with a beautifully located panoramic platform. 
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    Public transport

    Bus line 263 or 264

    Directions

    Coming from the A5, exit Bühl, entrance to Bühlertal-Obertal

    Parking

    Bühlot Bath or behind the Tourist Information

    Coordinates

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    48.687010, 8.187440
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    48°41'13.2"N 8°11'14.8"E
    UTM
    32U 440196 5392981
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    Good footwear

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    May 12, 2021
    Elke Zimmermeyer
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    November 21, 2025
    ChrisOnTour 💚
    Guten Tag ist das für Anfänger tauglich? Braucht es die Standard Klettersteig Ausrüstung?. Lg aus der Schweiz chris

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    Distance
    1.4 km
    Duration
    1:00 h
    Ascent
    95 m
    Descent
    107 m
    Highest point
    306 m
    Lowest point
    230 m
    Round trip Scenic Classic via ferrata

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