View of the Albsee – Albstausee (Alb Reservoir) loop from Höchenschwand

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View of the Albsee – Albstausee (Alb Reservoir) loop from Höchenschwand

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View of the Albsee – Albstausee (Alb Reservoir) loop from Höchenschwand

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5.19km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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569 m

Lounge chair with a view of Albstausee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful place with a sky lounger to take a break.

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730 m

View of the Albsee

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Very nice circular hiking trail about three kilometers, with many rest stops around the reservoir.

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885 m

Kneipp basin in Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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A highlight on the hiking trail around the lake.

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1.50 km

North Shore of Albstausee

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful circular route always along the lake, with many rest stops and a water treading area.

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1.58 km

Small waterfall above the Kneipp basin

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Nice place, just no water in the pub pool.

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4.75 km

Albstausee (Alb Reservoir)

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Great reservoir with a beautiful circular route. Unfortunately little water at the moment.

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4.89 km

Albsee Dam

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In the middle of the dam of the Albsee you have a beautiful view over the lakes to St. Blasien. On the other side you look down at the dam wall, following the further course of the Alb.

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5.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

714 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.05 km

1.79 km

492 m

441 m

408 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2021,Albstausee 19.09.2021 13:12

Today a little tour on the Albstausee with a dog.
There was light drizzle during the drive there.
When we arrived the rain had stopped. So put on the weather jacket and off we went.
In between our usual problem, where has the way gone? So continue on the beaten path and at some point landed on the path / …

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