Kandel Tour (Josef-Seger-Weg) - Black Forest

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Emmendingen

Waldkirch

Kandel Tour (Josef-Seger-Weg) - Black Forest

Moderate

4.8

(1116)

3,575

hikers

Kandel Tour (Josef-Seger-Weg) - Black Forest

02:19

7.16km

170m

Hiking

On this smooth tour you will circle one of the main attractions of the two valleys: the summit of the majestic Kandel.

You can walk around the Kandel summit on the Josef-Seger-Weg, named after a forestry official who knew the candle inside out. The path leads you across mountain meadows…

by Schwarzwald Tourismus

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.13 km

Heibererfelsen Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Protruding rock on the northeast side of the Kandel with great views.

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3.92 km

Kandel Southwest Face

Highlight • Climb

Popular climbing area with numerous routes of the most difficulty levels. The rock quality is excellent.

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4.79 km

Thomashütte with a great view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Thomashütte is located at the "kleinen Kandelfels" and offers a fantastic panoramic view. Besides the hut itself, there are some benches and a fireplace outside.

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5.97 km

Gummenhütte (Fensterliwirt — 'Window Inn')

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The rustic alpine hut on the Kandel impresses with a magnificent view of the Glottertal valley and regional specialties. You can look forward to tasty snacks, homemade cakes, and chilled …

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7.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

1.93 km

1.75 km

174 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

1.68 km

1.18 km

281 m

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (1,050 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

11°C

5°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

October 31, 2022,Kandeltour mit Gummenhütte

Beautiful varied round in ideal weather - dry and sunshine.
Surefootedness is required!

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July 8, 2023,Wanderung rund um den Kandel

Today, during a flying visit home, we went on a hike around the Kandel with my sister, it goes on beautiful forest paths, mainly in the shade around the Kandel summit with fantastic views of the Rhine Valley and the Vosges

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November 1, 2024,Kandel-Roundtour auf dem Josef-Seger-Weg

Really nice circular route. We walked on a public holiday; of course there were other people out and about. And we went in the opposite direction to the usual one: next time we'll go anti-clockwise. Then you'll probably have a better view of the direction you're going.

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May 15, 2022,Kandel – Thomashütte Runde von Obertal (Dobel)

Beautiful easy and short hike with many places to marvel at

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August 12, 2024,Zweitälerland | Kandel-Tour

The "Kandel Tour" starts at the top of the Kandel and runs along wild paths, past impressive rocks and great viewpoints.
It goes over roots and stones and pleasantly soft forest floor.

The tour is well signposted and perfect in the heat, as we were repeatedly in the shady forest.

Highly recommended 👍

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September 23, 2026,Waldkirch Kandel Josef-Seger-Weg

The tour starts at the lowest point of the hike and largely follows the Josef-Seger-Weg. Right at the beginning, there are the slightly more demanding sections with the crossing of the rockfall and the ascent to the Kandel. Hiking poles are very helpful here. The tour leads to the Kandelpavillon and briefly leaves the Josef-Seger-Weg there. The way back to …

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July 29, 2024,Kandel Tour (Josef-Seger-Weg)

The start was at the car park at Kandel. From there, you first go up to the Kandel summit. From there, you have beautiful views of the Kaiserstuhl and the Vosges. You then continue to the Gummenhütte. We made a detour to the Thomas Hütte. An ideal place for a break. The trail leads past the Kandelfelsen via narrow paths. …

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May 18, 2025,Kandel-Tour (Josef-Seger-Weg) – Schwarzwald

In bright sunshine – and initially cool temperatures (10 degrees Celsius) – I began my Kandel hike. It's a circular trail that offers many beautiful and far-reaching views of the surrounding landscapes. A highlight, in my opinion, is the Thomas Hut. Here, in addition to fantastic views, there's also the opportunity for a short break.

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April 9, 2020

On this smooth tour you will circle one of the main attractions of the two valleys: the summit of the majestic Kandel.
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You can walk around the Kandel summit on the Josef-Seger-Weg, named after a forestry official who knew the candle inside out. The path leads you across mountain meadows to the northern

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