Elz Valley Trail – View of Elzach loop from Elzach

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Freiburg District

Landkreis Emmendingen

Elzach

Elz Valley Trail – View of Elzach loop from Elzach

Easy

4.7

(13)

hikers

Elz Valley Trail – View of Elzach loop from Elzach

01:58

6.84km

160m

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 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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347 m

Confluence of the Elz and the Frischnau

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an idyllic spot by the water

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642 m

Elz Valley Trail

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Beautiful single trail along the Elz, in the further course beautiful forest path to Oberprechtal.

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2.13 km

View of Elzach

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Great view of Elzach. Can be reached quickly for hikers and cyclists via a small climb

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2.76 km

Rest area with bench, lounger, and view of the Black Forest

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Beautiful meadow when you come out of the forest.

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4.11 km

Peace Cross on the Goldener Kopf (480 m)

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„Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to erect 'their' cross at this spot. (...) These wayside crosses [here with the special dedication as …

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4.18 km

View of Elzach from the summit cross

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On the one hand, the Goldener Kopf hut is here as a perfect resting place, on the other hand, there is a beautiful viewpoint with a view into the Elztal valley and onto the heights.

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4.59 km

Benches and Fountain in Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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I only started taking pictures of all the benches along the way. If you like to sit down and enjoy the scenery, you'll get your money's worth here. There's hardly a kilometer without a bench.

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