Roman Gorge – Forstsee Loop Trail loop from Velden

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Roman Gorge – Forstsee Loop Trail loop from Velden

Moderate

4.3

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Roman Gorge – Forstsee Loop Trail loop from Velden

02:33

8.59km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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702 m

Hiking Car Park Near Hochschwarzwald Signpost

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because the author of the tour forgot the parking space

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986 m

Roman Gorge

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A rustic path leads here along the Göriacher Bach up to the Roman bridge. As you hike up, you can listen to the gently rippling water.

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1.59 km

Roman Bridge Pier in Römerschlucht

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Presumably a Roman bridge pier made of a cuboid stone in the "Roman Gorge" in Göriach.

In 1969, a section of the so-called "Roman Road," the ancient road leading toward …

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2.61 km

Hohes Kreuz Viewpoint

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High above Velden you will find a natural rock pulpit with a fantastic view of Lake Wörthersee.

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3.88 km

Forstsee Loop Trail

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The circular route is very varied. Sometimes a well-maintained flat path, sometimes over roots or over hill and dale. It never gets boring. There are always wonderful views of the …

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3.91 km

Stone Bridge Trail at Lake Forstsee

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Super nice bridges along the lake

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4.82 km

Josefi Chapel

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A small chapel with a bell for wishes.

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8.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

2.64 km

940 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

1.73 km

602 m

579 m

427 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

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Comments

February 3, 2024,Forstsee Runde

About the view - Forest Lake to the Josef Chapel and back. Nice tour 😀

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February 19, 2023,Forstsee Runde

Through the Roman gorge full of obstacles 😵to the high cross with a perfect view 😳then via Forstsee Südufer to the Josefikapelle - wishing bell 🤔- and back. Nice Sunday round 👍😃

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