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Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Ortenaukreis
Seebach

Wild lake – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Wilder See - Hornisgrinde

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Ortenaukreis
Seebach

Wild lake – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Wilder See - Hornisgrinde

Hard

4.8

(286)

1,145

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Wild lake – Hornisgrinde Tower loop from Wilder See - Hornisgrinde

06:50

21.7km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.45 km for 786 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.33 km

View of Wildsee

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The small lake is below the west path. At some points you have a nice view down. There is also a small branch down to the lake.

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3.25 km

Wild lake

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The Wildsee is incredibly romantic. On hot days you are guaranteed to find a shady spot by the trees. Above the lake there is a small hut with seating. If …

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7.85 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

11.8 km

View of the Rhine Valley and Black Forest

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It's really amazing how far you can see here

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12.7 km

Hornisgrinde Tower

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Busy on weekends. If you really want to enjoy the peace and beauty of the high moor, as well as the all-round view, you should make the ascent early in the morning or late in the evening.

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12.8 km

View from the Hornisgrinde summit

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The Hornisgrinde is one of the super highlights in the Northern Black Forest. The highest elevation in the region is surrounded by many other top spots along the Hochschwarzwaldstraße.

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13.3 km

Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

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Small observation tower with interesting landmarks on the railing, for example sunrise and sunset on solstice days or direction and distance to Kehl, Strasbourg, Vienna or Lima. The view is stunning.

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13.5 km

Boardwalk Through the Hornisgrinde Raised Bog

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On a rustic wooden plank walkway you go through the high moor on the Hornisgrinde.

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19.6 km

View of Wildsee

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Located in the middle of the Black Forest National Park, the Wildsee exudes a kind of calm. An achievement for the animal and plant world.

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21.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

4.47 km

4.18 km

648 m

160 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.27 km

1.39 km

1.07 km

593 m

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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