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Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Rastatt
Forbach

Herrenwieser Lake – View of Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Herrenwieser Schwallung

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Rastatt
Forbach

Herrenwieser Lake – View of Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Herrenwieser Schwallung

Easy

4.9

(15)

66

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Herrenwieser Lake – View of Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Herrenwieser Schwallung

01:56

6.96km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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95 m

Herrenwieser Schwallung

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The "Herrenwieser Schwallung" is a former raft facility for drifting so-called "Dutch wood" to the Murg. The 67m long wall was built in 1844 from Buntsandstein.

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146 m

FriedWald Badener Höhe

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A beautiful, idyllic setting for a forest cemetery. It can also be visited and is easily accessible.

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3.05 km

Herrenwieser See Shelter

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Half-open shelter on the circular trail of the Herrenwieser See.
Nothing spectacular but serves its purpose in bad weather.

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3.30 km

Herrenwieser See Hut

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The refuge is at 835 Hm. Unfortunately closed.

The Ice Age Karsee is at 830m altitude and is wonderfully overgrown with water lilies and water lilies, especially in summer. Invites …

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3.30 km

Mountain Inn Zur Mühle

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If you are on the Westweg, you shouldn't miss the extra loop around the lake, which you can walk around in about 15 minutes on an easily accessible hiking trail.

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3.80 km

Herrenwieser Lake

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If you focus on the rocky hiking trail, the lake is barely noticeable. It's well hidden, but definitely worth a detour.

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4.38 km

View of Schwarzenbach Dam

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This is a beautiful viewpoint on the Schwarzbachtalsperre

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6.96 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.63 km

242 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

2.34 km

242 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Comments

May 12, 2024,Zum Herrenwieser See
Easy, wide path, also suitable for strollers. The lake is very picturesquely surrounded by a fence.

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Starting at 🌨️🌨️, a moment by the lake 🌞🌤️, wolf 🐺 tracks in the snow ❄️❄️, and finally at the Herrenwies National Park House. A small, informative exhibition about the forest 🌲 🌲 and the former forestry professions, knowledgeable rangers 😍😍😍
Despite 🌨️🌨️, a beautiful tour in fresh snow ❄️❄️

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Anyone who loves romance should not miss this beautiful spot in the seclusion between Herrenwies and Badener Höhe. The Herrenwieser Lake is particularly beautiful in summer when the water lilies and yellow pond lilies are in bloom.
The Herrenwieser Lake is located at an altitude of 830 meters in the Forbach-Herrenwies district in the Rastatt district. The eponymous town of …

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A gem of our homeland. Silent Karsee at the foot of the Seekopf. Up to the Seekopf and down to a stop with art and a fine coffee table.

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