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  • Aussicht vom Schwarzwälder Belchen
    Aussicht vom Schwarzwälder Belchen Photo: Stephan A., CC BY-ND, flickr.com
  • View from the Belchen
    View from the Belchen Photo: Robert Brands, CC BY-ND, flickr.com
  • Summit cross on the Belchen in the Black Forest
    Summit cross on the Belchen in the Black Forest Photo: © Chris Keller, Schwarzwald Tourismus
  • Winter morning on the Belchen Photo: Thomas Coch, Ferienregion Münstertal Staufen
  • Blick vom Belchen Photo: Ralf Hertle, Community
  • Tafel und Panorama am Belchen Photo: Ulrike Klumpp
  • Herbstlicher Alpenblick vom Belchen Photo: Thomas Coch, Ferienregion Münstertal Staufen
  • Photo: Elena Asal, Schwarzwaldregion Belchen

Belchen

Summit of the Belchen (1414 m) in the southwest Black Forest, part of the southern Black Forest gneiss floe; in the summit area there are high pastures with bristly grass communities, in places also heather communities with berry bushes; especially on rocky steep slopes and rocky outcrops, occurrence of numerous alpine and subalpine plant species.

Area: 16.13 km²
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Entering the area is only allowed within Designated paths/places
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Attractions on the Belchen

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Hiking Trail · Hochschwarzwald
On the Westweg from Feldberg to Belchen
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 25.5 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 850 m
Descent 775 m

One of the most beautiful hikes in the Black Forest follows the Westweg from the highest summit, the Feldberg, to the highest located guesthouse ...

5
from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
Hiking Trail · Münstertal/Schwarzwald
Ascent from Münstertal to the Hohkelchsattel and back via Teufelsgrund
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.1 km
Duration 6:39 h
Ascent 948 m
Descent 948 m

Münstertal, starting point of many routes towards Belchen. There are various challenging intermediate destinations. One of them is the ...

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from Günther Flaig,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Belchen circuit route
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.5 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,122 m
Descent 1,122 m

A hike to the Belchen's protected, treeless summit is a must for every well-trained Black Forest vacationer.

4.6
ADAC Wanderführer
Hiking Trail · Südschwarzwald
From Wiedener Eck to Belchen
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 700 m
Descent 700 m

On a narrow path on the Westweg up to the most beautiful mountain in the southern Black Forest with a magnificent view

4.8
from Michael Welsch, Walter Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · Black Forest
Belchen via the Nonnenmattweiher to the viewpoint mountain
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.5 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 700 m
Descent 660 m

This Black Forest hike combines secluded mountain paths with swimming enjoyment and a summit ascent with the possibility of distant views to the ...

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from Klaus Gérard,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Passhöhe Hau to the Belchen
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 591 m
Descent 591 m

The Belchen is one of the most popular Black Forest routes, as the treeless summit area promises great distant views on fine weather days.

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from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Notschrei over Belchen to Schönau
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 21 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 588 m
Descent 1,175 m

A cable car floats up to Belchen. But naturally, one approaches the “King of the Black Forest” properly on foot.

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from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Hiking Trail · Südschwarzwald
On the roof of the Southern Black Forest - from Belchen to Schauinsland
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.7 km
Duration 7:31 h
Ascent 621 m
Descent 1,202 m

From Belchen via Belchensteig and Münstertäler Höhenweg to Schauinsland - almost 20 km with an ascent from 1000 m to 1369 m above sea level with ...

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from Günther Flaig,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Belchen down to Nonnenmattweiher and back
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 756 m
Descent 756 m

Challenging route from the Belchen summit to the idyllic Nonnenmattweiher and back to the most beautiful Black Forest mountain of all.

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from Tourist-Informationen der Schwarzwaldregion Belchen,   Schwarzwaldregion Belchen
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Schönau to Belchen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 945 m
Descent 424 m

Hike from Schönau to the scenic Belchen summit

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from Gunter Schön,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Perimeter: Landesanstalt für Umwelt Baden-Württemberg
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Climbing is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Iceclimbing is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Stay activities
Overnight stays is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
General behavior
Disposing of waste is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
Fire is strictly forbidden Total area of the territory
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Reviews

  • July 20, 2026
    Peter Belger 
    Community
    Gute Trainingstour, um sich konditionell für Gebirgs- Wanderungen vorzubereiten. Aber auch von der Natur her sehr schön und abwechslungsreich. Kann ich sehr empfehlen. Ich habe so ca. 7 Stundem gebraucht, mit vollem Gepäck (15 Kg), um mich für den Toni-Gaugg Höhenweg im Karwendel fit zu machen.
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    Photo: Peter Belger, Community
    Photo: Peter Belger, Community
    Photo: Peter Belger, Community
    Photo: Peter Belger, Community
    Photo: Peter Belger, Community
    Photo: Peter Belger, Community
    Photo: Peter Belger, Community
    Photo: Peter Belger, Community
    Variety of paths
    Written July 20, 2026
    Mountain Hike
    Belchen-Hohkelch-rock round
  • June 09, 2026
    Alois Schnorr
    Community
    June 07, 2026
    Feine, sehr gut beschilderte Runde.
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    Photo: Alois Schnorr, Community
    Variety of paths Challenging Scenic
    Written June 09, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Epicurean trail Belchensteig (Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail 2020)
  • May 13, 2026
    Hildegard Pannen
    Community
    May 12, 2026
    Leichte Wanderung mit traumhaften Ausblicken!!
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    Written May 13, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Belchenhotel: Stuhlsebene panoramic tour
  • November 29, 2025
    Martial Leu 
    Community
    November 27, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour! Der Winterweg im südöstlichen bis südwestlichen Abschnitt ist nicht immer klar erkennbar. Da dieser Bereich im Naturschutzgebiet liegt, in dem der Urwald gefördert wird, versperren zahlreiche umgestürzte Bäume den Weg. Dennoch bleibt es eine ausgesprochen lohnenswerte und schöne Tour.
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    Written November 29, 2025
    Snowshoes
    Belchen Trail
  • November 08, 2025
    Yannic Kraus 
    Community
    November 08, 2025
    Top Tour!
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    Photo: Yannic Kraus, Community
    Written November 08, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    From Wiedener Eck to Belchen
  • October 09, 2025
    Claudia Fuchs 
    Community
    October 08, 2025
    Phantastische Rundum-Aussicht vom Belchen, die Schweizer Alpen über einem Nebelmeer und auch der Mont Blanc war zu sehen. Viel Abwechslung inkl. wunderbarem Schwarzwald. Vorwiegend schöne Wege und Pfade. Tlw. sind aber Wege wie bei der Tour geplant, so nicht mehr möglich, weil gesperrt. Die letzten 2,5 km wieder bergauf auf dem breiten Weg waren nicht so schön.
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    Photo: Claudia Fuchs, Community
    Photo: Claudia Fuchs, Community
    Photo: Claudia Fuchs, Community
    Photo: Claudia Fuchs, Community
    Written October 09, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Belchen-Runde
  • August 27, 2025
    Stefan von Bismarck
    Community
    Die ersten km sind mit Ausnahme der Tiere etwas monoton...dafür entschädigt das Stück ab der Talstation der Seilbahn wieder alles...mega Aussichten, tolle alpine Pfade im Abstieg
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    Written August 27, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Epicurean trail Belchensteig (Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail 2020)
  • December 21, 2024
    Marianne Schmidt
    Community
    perfekte Hunderunde
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    Written December 21, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Hausrunde Ferien im Wiesengrund
  • October 08, 2024
    Steffen Schubert
    Community
    October 07, 2024
    Wieden und Wiedener Eck sehr schöne Tour..
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    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Written October 08, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Kneipp hiking circuit - red route (12.4 km)
  • July 29, 2024
    Wander Verliebt
    Community
    July 18, 2024
    Die ersten 4, 5 Kilometer fanden wir etwas monoton, doch dann nahm der Weg "Fahrt" auf: Tolle Blicke vom Belchen-Gipfel, herrliche Pfade... Da hat die Tour auf der zweiten Hälfte die Auszeichnung zum schönsten Wanderweg Deutschlands doch noch gerechtfertigt.
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    Video: Wander Verliebt, WanderVerliebt
    Written July 29, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Epicurean trail Belchensteig (Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail 2020)
  • May 30, 2024
    Timo Sk
    Community
    Wubderschöne Tour, auch bei Regen. Sehr abwechslungsreich. Um nicht gleich einige der highlights gleich am Anfang zu haben, würde ich den Einstieg ab Neuenweg empfehlen
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    Written May 30, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Belchen "King of the Black Forest": Circular route Haldenhof - Belchen summit - Nonnenmattweiher
  • September 20, 2023
    Steffen Schubert
    Community
    Ist anspruchsvoll und abwechslungsreich, aber Panoramen sind einzigartig
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    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Photo: Steffen Schubert, Community
    Written September 20, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Belchensteig

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