In the heart of the Siebentäler town Bad Herrenalb, at the town hall square (Tourist Info), we begin our scenic 'dream route' through the Torbogen onto Klosterstraße.
We follow the signposts "Große Runde", in between, the marking signs with the blue and yellow lozenge serve as waymarkers.
First we go onto the spring experience trail and follow the blue lozenge on the Albtalweg. This forest path leads us to the Albtal hunting lodge, where we turn right towards Rißwasenhütte. There we follow the sign “Entrance Große Loch” up to the Große Loch. From here uphill to the Teufelsmühle.
Now we continue towards the Stone Seat and Hahnenfalzhütte. Following the Brudesweg we reach the Skiheim Talwiesenschänke. Here we turn left towards Talwiese and continue to the Hirschwinkelhütte. Via the Schanzweg we return to Bad Herrenalb.
With a length of around 15.5 km, this route is ideal for demanding hikers who value natural paths, varied landscapes, and integration of natural attractions.
Autorentipp
The natural Große Loch forest gorge formed about 200 million years ago and is a particularly protected natural monument and highlight.
Wegbeschreibung
In the heart of the Siebentäler town of Bad Herrenalb, at the town hall square (Tourist Info), we begin our scenic 'dream route' through the Torbogen onto Klosterstraße. Nature lovers will fully enjoy this circular hike.
We follow the signposts "Große Runde", in between, the marking signs with the blue and yellow lozenge serve as waymarkers.
Through the archway next to the Tourist Info, we reach the ruins of the Cistercian monastery with the wonder pine on the archway of the vestibule. The path continues past the monastery barn onto the spring experience trail.
Here we follow the blue lozenge on the Albtalweg. This forest path leads us to the Albtal hunting lodge, where we turn right towards the Rißwasenhütte. There we follow the sign “Entrance Große Loch” to the Große Loch. The Große Loch is a natural forest gorge that formed about 200 million years ago and is now a natural monument. From here uphill to the Teufelsmühle, which we can use for a longer rest with a magnificent view.
Now we continue towards the Stone Seat and Hahnenfalzhütte. Following the Brudesweg we reach over Axtloh into the Upper Gaistal, where there is also a place to stop for refreshments in the Skiheim Talwiesenschänke. Here we turn left heading towards Talwiese and continue to the Hirschwinkelhütte. Via the shady Schanzweg through the forest, we return to Bad Herrenalb.
With a length of around 15.5 km, this route is ideal for demanding hikers who value natural paths, varied landscapes, and integration of natural attractions.
Ausrüstung
Sturdy footwear.
Hiking poles can be helpful for the partly steep ascents and descents.
Sicherheitshinweise
Recommended preferred hiking time: spring, summer, and autumn (depending on the weather until the end of November, caution: slippery leaves).
In winter, hiking is rather not recommended due to the risk of slipping and snowfall.
Buchempfehlungen des Autors
- Tourism Bad Herrenalb: Pocketguide Hiking (D, EN, F)
- Tourism Association Albtalplus: Signposts - 25 hikes through the Albtal
- Tourism GmbH Northern Black Forest: Hiking Experience
Weitere Informationen
Tourism and City Marketing Bad Herrenalb
Rathausplatz 11
76332 Bad Herrenalb
Tel: 07083/5005 55
E-Mail: info@badherrenalb.de
www.badherrenalb.de
On this route, you will find the Hartwig and Rißwasenhütte as shelters and rest stops, as well as the Hahnenfalzhütte, which is partially managed. There is a grilling option at the Hirschwinkelhütte.
