Gourmet trail through the valley

Hiking trails & Routes

Freiburg District

Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Kirchzarten

Gourmet trail through the valley

Moderate

4.6

(104)

416

hikers

Gourmet trail through the valley

02:21

8.81km

100m

Hiking

This easy valley hike from Kirchzarten to Oberried takes you into a picture-book Black Forest landscape. Experience lush meadows, farms, charming villages, and dreamlike views of the surrounding mountains.

The starting point is the parking lot at Kirchplatz in Kirchzarten. From there, you walk through the pedestrian zone, past the…

by Tourismus Dreisamtal

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

83 m

Kirchzarten town center

Highlight • Settlement

Kirchzarten has spruced itself up. The start of the annual Black Forest Ultra Bike is also located in the beautiful pedestrian zone, then the tranquil Kirchzarten turns into a funfair.

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423 m

Historic Hammerschmiede, Watermill and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The historic 18th-century hammer forge is located directly on the pier.

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7.32 km

Dietenbach young farm

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a small farm shop that sells cream cheese, seasonal fruit and, of course, really good milk from the milk vending machine.

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8.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

2.76 km

1.61 km

1.44 km

Surfaces

4.85 km

1.58 km

1.42 km

940 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

8°C

2°C

79 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

March 17, 2026,Kirchzarten - Oberried - Dietenbach, Oberrieder Tal

This easy valley hike for those who enjoy a leisurely stroll starts at the school center in Kirchzarten and leads along the surrounding Black Forest mountains, offering many beautiful views and scenic vistas.

Passing Giersberg, with its large playground, the trail continues along an easy path through woods and meadows to Oberried, where the pilgrimage church of the Coronation of …

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July 31, 2023,Kirchzarten-Genießertour Tal

The hike was varied and with beautiful views. It was so attractive because it ran through meadows, along the edges of the forest, through the forest, past farmsteads
or along the outskirts of town. Farm estates and village taverns offer places to stop for refreshments, although many are closed on Mondays/Tuesdays.
The tour was easy to do.

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October 16, 2023,Durch Wald und über Wiesen – Runde von Oberried nach Oberried über Kirchzarten

Very nice circular route in bright sunshine between Oberried and Kirchzarten. In the latter, it is also advisable to take a stroll through the town. We also really liked the church with the Getzemane scene at the entrance. Then we stop at the Kneipp pool, where we only dipped our forearms. Uphill to Giersberg with the Laurentius Chapel and a …

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September 28, 2026

This easy valley hike from Kirchzarten to Oberried takes you into a picture-book Black Forest landscape. Experience lush meadows, farms, charming villages, and dreamlike views of the surrounding mountains.
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The starting point is the parking lot at Kirchplatz in Kirchzarten. From there, you walk through

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