Herrischried, Rickenbach and Murg – Murgtalpfad leisure trail

From the source to the mouth: The Murgtalpfad trail takes you on a journey of around 28 kilometers from the Steinernes Kreuz to Murg, through the unique landscape of the Hotzenwald forest, all the way to the Hochrhein river. This linear hike follows the Hauensteiner Murg and combines natural experiences with historical sites and exciting industrial history.

It all starts at the Steinernes Kreuz near Wehrhalden, where you first hike to the source of the Hauensteiner Murg. Along the way, you'll encounter tranquil forest sections, historic packhorse trails and cart tracks, wooden boardwalks, rock tunnels, and waterfalls. The open-air museum Klausenhof and the energy museum are definitely worth a visit. In total, 33 information points along the trail provide insights into the nature and history of the Murg valley. If you are sure-footed, you can take a worthwhile detour to the Wieladingen castle ruins. The steep path there, which is slippery when wet, passes the beautiful Lehnbach waterfalls.

Finally, you reach the village of Murg and follow the river to its confluence with the Rhine. If you don't want to complete the long tour in one go, you can also divide it into two sections.