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Geigerskopf Tower – View of Schloss Staufenberg loop from Oberkirch

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Geigerskopf Tower – View of Schloss Staufenberg loop from Oberkirch

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Geigerskopf Tower – View of Schloss Staufenberg loop from Oberkirch

04:06

14.2km

360m

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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: July 22, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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918 m

View of Oberkirch from Klingelberger-Hütte

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Beautiful vantage point with bench and shady tree.

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3.16 km

Geigerskopf Tower

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You wind your way up 90 steel steps to the platform of the steel observation tower. The open iron railing offers a stunning view of the Black Forest, the Rhine Valley, and, in good weather, the Vosges Mountains opposite.

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4.31 km

Panoramahisli – View of Staufenberg Castle and the vineyards

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In addition to chilled non-alcoholic drinks, there are also distillates from the Bruder family (Kapelleck-Hof) and various snacks (e.g. peanuts). The non-alcoholic drinks can be accessed by cranking them, as they are stored in the ground for cooling.

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5.82 km

Mountain Pass

6.15 km

Ascent Through the Vineyards to Staufenberg Castle

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From the saddle above Durbach it goes up slightly through the vineyards up to Staufenberg Castle.

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7.37 km

Staufenberg Castle

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The castle itself is enchanting, the view magnificent. There is a restaurant with a diverse offering and sometimes also events, such as bird of prey shows.

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7.96 km

View of Durbach Castle over the vineyards

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Popular hiking and excursion destination in Durbach.

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8.41 km

View of Schloss Staufenberg

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The path to Staufenberg Castle always shows great views of the vineyards and the Rhine plain

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12.3 km

St. Wendelin Chapel

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St. Wendelin's Chapel stands on a hill west of Bottenau. In the Middle Ages, a predecessor building stood next to today's chapel. This was demolished at the behest of the …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

1.67 km

883 m

398 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

4.90 km

3.06 km

684 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

35°C

14°C

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Comments

February 22, 2025,🌿 Ortenau 📍Oberkirch 🧭 Geigerskopfturm 🏰 Schloss Staufenberg

Today we drove to Ortenau in the hope of enjoying a few rays of sunshine.
It was a nice, leisurely walk past many schnapps fountains and through the vineyards of Ortenau.
It is the longest route I have walked with my mom so far!

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May 28, 2022,Schloss Stauffenberg-Runde

On the 3rd day of our hiking retreat, we went from Oberkirch through vineyards, past currant plantations and many chirping stations, to Staufenberg Castle and over the Geierskopf, with a small detour up to the Geietskopfturm, back to Oberkirch. The area around Oberkirch is so diverse, you have the Black Forest, the wide Rhine plain, France is only a stone's …

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November 12, 2023,Geigerskopfturm-Staufenberg-Runde 12.11.23

The round starts from the parking lot at Oberkircher Gymnasium, leads directly to the Geigerskopf Tower, and then over to Staufenberg Castle.

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January 21, 2024,Was 'ne schöne Tour zwischen Oberkirch und Durbach...

There is not much to say about this outstandingly beautiful tour. Just start walking in Bottenau yourself and enjoy the many great views and refreshment stations. A real highlight in our already beautiful region.

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December 26, 2024,Was 'ne schöne Tour zwischen Oberkirch und Durbach...

Fog in Freiburg and sun in the Ortenau. So we headed north and did this lovely circular tour. Very varied and with numerous drink stations. Lots of sun and beautiful views rounded it all off. It was very nice.

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October 8, 2021,Über das Bottenauer Tal zum Schloss Staufenberg, wunderbare Weinlandschaft

A really nice tour 🤩👍, about half of the time there was “wine / feather white and tarte flambée” as a refreshment / reward, very tasty with a great view😉
What has just "warmed up" for others while hiking was the maximum for both of us, car hiking is much less strenuous 😇😎🤩

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March 28, 2023,Oberkirch - Fürsteneck - Judas Thaddäus Kapelle - St. Wendelin Kapelle - Schwarzes Kreuz - Schloss Staufenberg - Brandstetterkapelle -Geigerskopfturm ( 435 m) - Maieckle -Oberkirch

Hello friends of cultivated hiking,

started at the train station in Oberkirch. The first few kilometers on asphalt up to kilometer 3.4, which of course is not quite as ideal.
The Eisenbahnstrasse heading west to the railroad crossing which I crossed. At the next crossing straight ahead into Renchallee. At the end of the street (km 0.5) I came across …

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April 9, 2024,Oberkirch Bottenau - Schloss Staufenberg - Geigerskopf

Despite the rain, it was a beautiful walk that should definitely be repeated when the sun is shining. Despite the rain, we had a good view of Strasbourg Cathedral and the panoramic view from the Geigerskopf tower was amazing.

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Geigerskopf Tower – View of Schloss Staufenberg loop from Oberkirch

View of Oberkirch from Klingelberger-Hütte

Geigerskopf Tower

Panoramahisli – View of Staufenberg Castle and the vineyards

Ascent Through the Vineyards to Staufenberg Castle

Staufenberg Castle

View of Durbach Castle over the vineyards

View of Schloss Staufenberg

St. Wendelin Chapel

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