Monbachtal Gorge – Monbachtal Waterfall loop from Schellbronn

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Monbachtal Gorge – Monbachtal Waterfall loop from Schellbronn

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Monbachtal Gorge – Monbachtal Waterfall loop from Schellbronn

02:39

9.45km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 km

Beautiful trail

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Wonderfully walkable, partly quite narrow forest path, which primarily follows the Kapellenweg towards Schellbronn.

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4.14 km

Monbach Bridge

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Entry point to Monachtal, here the paths cross between Neuhausen, Monakam and the Monbachtal

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4.16 km

Monbachtal Gorge

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Best off season. Not overcrowded in the fall and guaranteed great pictures. Also suitable for little hikers (children).

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4.99 km

Monbach Stepping-Stone Crossings

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Especially after rain or during high water, crossing the stream becomes an adventure. The mossy stones are extremely slippery and treacherous.
It is not for nothing that the Monbach is …

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5.27 km

Monbachtal Waterfall

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Small waterfall, but at least one of the largest in this section of Monbachtal. The water is crystal clear. Great place for a break.

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5.56 km

Monbach Stepping Stones

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The rocks in the Monbach stream are covered in moss and extremely slippery. Caution is advised.

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5.79 km

Monbachtal Forest and Stream

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There are also beautiful hiking trails and paths to explore that run parallel to the Monbach halfway up.

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6.13 km

Stepping Stones over the Monbach

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When the water level is normal, it is not a problem to walk over the stones and cross the stream. Up to the upper part of the gorge there are several crossings that arouse enthusiasm, especially among children.

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9.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

2.41 km

343 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

3.96 km

927 m

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

8°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

August 8, 2023,Im Monbachtal – Runde von Schellbronn

Spectacular valley. You should have sure-footedness. At the end it's a steep climb.

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July 1, 2025,Wanderung im Monbachtal

We haven't been to the beautiful Monbach Valley in ages. It's really great. We hiked up and then walked a bit along the Kapellenweg until it turns left toward Monbachsiedlung. The path was a gravel road for about 2 km. 🥴
Soon we'll be tackling the duo of gorges consisting of the Wolfsschlucht and Monbachschlucht. I'm really looking forward to …

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May 14, 2022,Monbachtal (Schwarzwald Nord)

Shady afternoon tour through the Monbachtal near Bad Liebenzell.

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December 25, 2022,Monbachtal

A great valley is fun to traverse along the water and great scenery

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September 25, 2022,Wanderung

Luckily I have the most beautiful nature on my doorstep and can reach almost everything without a car.

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March 4, 2023,Im Monbachtal 💦🌛👩🏻👩🏻‍🦰🐕

Cold and overcast, not the most fantastic hiking weather 🐾 but hardly any hikers on the way 🤩, we just wanted to run another more demanding dog tour with Avel Hund, knowing full well that it might have to be stopped. But she was so happy and positive (also a little doped 😌 that no pain came), so that she …

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