Elz River Restoration – Elz River loop from Elzach

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Emmendingen

Elzach

Elz River Restoration – Elz River loop from Elzach

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Elz River Restoration – Elz River loop from Elzach

02:32

42.5km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.99 km

View of the Elz River in Gutach

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The water is considered a fish kingdom

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10.4 km

Elz Pedestrian Bridge

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Here a steel bridge leads over the Elz, from which you have a great view of the enchanted river with its densely covered bank. Definitely worth a quick stop here and enjoy the sight.

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12.4 km

Elz River

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On the Elz you have the opportunity to walk to Riegel and there on the Dreisam to Kirchzarten past Freiburg. Over 50km

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14.1 km

View of Kastelburg from the Elz Bridge in Waldkirch

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Waldkirch is a large district town in Breisgau

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16.4 km

Elz Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge

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The bridge has a span of 35m. Built in 2018. 🚲

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27.1 km

View of Kastelburg

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Worth to visit. Nice view.

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40.7 km

Picturesque path along the Elz Valley Railway

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As an alternative to the main road, you can cycle on the field road that is only open to agricultural traffic. This way you don't have to worry about fast, motorized traffic and can concentrate fully on your tour through the Black Forest.

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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

11.1 km

8.81 km

7.74 km

142 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

1.54 km

923 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

8°C

-1°C

80 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 11, 2025,Elztalradweg

Today I went in the other direction. This old blacksmith shop along the way was quaintly interesting. I really enjoyed it.

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April 28, 2024,Fahrradtour nach Elzach zum Heimatmarkt.

The market was a very worthwhile visit. There were antiques and bric-a-brac. I liked the ceramics stand the most. Many shops were open. The flower shop also had some beautiful glassware and things to decorate. We were able to buy the small vase and the candle holder as well as the striped cup for the lantern. A nice addition to …

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