Bird's head — through emerging wilderness

Hiking trails & Routes

Bird's head — through emerging wilderness

Moderate

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Bird's head — through emerging wilderness

02:32

8.37km

290m

Hiking

This varied circular route leads from the Ruhestein National Park Center through meadows and forests. From the Bosensteiner Eck it is worth taking a detour to the Brennter Schrofen, from where there are views of the spa town of Ottenhöfen. Below the Vogelskopf you can look across the Rhine plain…

by Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald

Last updated: July 20, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kernzone Nationalpark Schwarzwald

Nationalpark Schwarzwald

Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

Viewpoint

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Great view of the opposite ski slope and the Hornisgrinde from the ski jump at the Ruhestein.

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4.41 km

Brennte Schrofen viewpoint

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Great views down to Ottenhöfen. A relatively new mountain hut offers plenty of space and is a great place to stop for a snack.

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4.90 km

Bosensteiner Alm

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The Bosensteiner Almpfad leads through deep forests to vantage points with breathtaking views down to green alpine pastures

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5.80 km

Self-Service Snack Hut Altes Lifthüsli

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A rest stop with a small cabin and three old lift cabins from Saalbach, perfect for a relaxing break! Here you can get not only drinks but also snacks like pretzels and chocolate bars.

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8.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

2.53 km

1.20 km

367 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

1.84 km

1.71 km

940 m

663 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

8°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

October 7, 2021,Vogelskopf - Durch entstehende Wildnis

Not that long, but unfortunately somehow exhausting 😇

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April 24, 2022

This varied circular route leads from the Ruhestein National Park Center through meadows and forests. From the Bosensteiner Eck it is worth taking a detour to the Brennter Schrofen, from where there are views of the spa town of Ottenhöfen. Below the Vogelskopf you can look across the Rhine plain to the

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