Hornberg Castle – Berneck Castle loop from Köllbachtal mit Seitentälern

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Hornberg Castle – Berneck Castle loop from Köllbachtal mit Seitentälern

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Hornberg Castle – Berneck Castle loop from Köllbachtal mit Seitentälern

03:57

13.5km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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164 m

Köllbachsee

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Ideal for a short stop

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178 m

View of Berneck Castle and the lake

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There is good parking here just before the lake. Partially limited to 4 hours.

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2.37 km

Köllbachtal Forest Path

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beautiful route

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3.11 km

Köllbach Trail Near Baiermühle

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After the stream crossing, a narrow path leads upwards to a wider trail that runs along the Köllbach.

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3.84 km

A sign hangs on the castle wall stating that the Waldschulheim (Forst BW) Burg Hornberg is not a public facility, but comparable to a school building.
We therefore ask for your understanding if you are not allowed to enter the grounds.

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9.75 km

Spring with trough and view of Hornberg Castle

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An old spring with a sandstone trough and bench. A nice place to take a break with a view towards Hornberg.

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13.2 km

Berneck Castle

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Berneck Castle is a medieval hilltop castle on a rock spur in Berneck. The castle is surrounded on three sides by steep slopes that offered good protection. A striking feature of this castle is the high shield wall with a rampart on the fourth side.

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