Schwarzenbach Dam – Betrothal Rock loop from Forbach

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Betrothal Rock loop from Forbach

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Betrothal Rock loop from Forbach

08:32

27.9km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.35 km for 378 m

Closed: • September 10, 2026-December 31, 2027 (otherwise permit required)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

View of Forbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path back to Forbach leads again through great nature without disturbing noises with great views of the landscape. Finally over the bridge and you are back at the train station.

Great tour was great fun!

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4.49 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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The Schwarzenbach Dam is the most important structure of the Rudolf Fettweis Pumped Storage Power Plant. Completed in 1926, the dam collects water on the eastern slope of the rain-rich …

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5.10 km

Schwarzenbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

The dam is located at a height of 668.5 meters between the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse and the Murgtal on the L 83 about 10 km from Forbach.

The Schwarzenbach dam measures approx. …

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10.4 km

View of the Murgtal Valley

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great view of the wooded Murgtal

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10.6 km

The Murgleiter Sculpture and View of the Murg Valley

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The wooden sculpture is called "Der Murgleiter"... the view of the Murg Valley is magnificent

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18.5 km

View from the Verlobungsfelsen over the Murg Valley

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From the Engagement Rock you have a wonderful view over the Murg Valley near Schönmünzach. Of course there is a romantic story about the Engagement Rock: The daughter of a …

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18.5 km

Betrothal Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

According to an old folk legend, the daughter of a rich farmer and a poor forest worker made a marriage promise up here around 250 years ago. Since then, the …

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20.7 km

Kirschbaumwasen Dam

Highlight • Structure

The old weir at Kirschbaumwasen is still in operation today. I think you can also visit.

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23.4 km

Raumünzach

Lake

27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

2.41 km

2.18 km

1.59 km

937 m

237 m

103 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

8.40 km

3.93 km

3.49 km

443 m

207 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

3°C

66 %

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Comments

March 9, 2022,3 - Forbach nach Schönmünzach

Super nice tour 😎 with impressive buildings 💪... the first 60 minutes are challenging - so not much breakfast in the morning

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October 17, 2024,Murgleiter 3. Etappe von Forbach nach Schönmünzach

I ran this stage in the best late summer weather. The first hour is pretty tough, as it is constantly uphill. After that, the route is much more balanced with the highlights of the Schwarzenbach Dam and the views of the Murg Valley and the side valleys.

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October 31, 2021,Etappe 3: Von Forbach nach Schönmünzach – Murgleiter

Murgleiter, part 3, and my last of five parts: I have to say that the other parts are even more beautiful, but the ascent from Forbach, the descent to Schönmünzach and the Schwarzenbachtalsperre were worth it.

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May 7, 2024,Murgleiter, Etappe 03/05

To the YouTube video:

--> from March 8, 2025

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May 7, 2022,🔷 Murgleiter Etappe 3 - Forbach nach Schönmünzach

Today we went on the 3rd stage of the Murgleiter 🪜.

In the run-up I had seen rather restrained reviews and therefore didn't expect much - maybe that's exactly why I found them much better than described :D

At the start, more than half of the daily hm were done. The goal was the Schwarzenbachtalsperre. The way out of Forbach …

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March 20, 2025,Etappe 3: Von Forbach nach Schönmünzach – Murgleiter

The original route is currently closed due to a major EnBW construction site. Since the detour was also closed, we followed the original route. The construction site is easily avoided. The highlight of the tour is the impressive dam wall of the Schwarzenbach Dam, which can be admired from below. We took the tram back to Forbach.

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April 21, 2022,Premiumweg Murgleiter - Etappe 3

A wonderful stage. It is peppered with wonderful views, small steep paths, water skaters and in summer opportunities to cool your feet or just lie down completely.

Ideal parking facilities (free of charge) at the train station in Forbach. The town nestles in the landscape and the entrance immediately led to a first highlight. The historic wooden bridge in Forbach. …

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July 31, 2024,Etappe 3: Von Forbach nach Schönmünzach – die Murgleiter

The third stage, the shortest of the 5 sections on the Murgleiter, starts from Forbach. 🌲👣
The Schwarzebachtalsperre, which you can also walk on, was particularly impressive. 🤩☀️
On this stage, as on the other stages of the Murgleiter, you get many beautiful views over the Northern Black Forest and can also look forward to cafes and places to stop …

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