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Schwarzenbach Dam – View of the Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Herrenwies

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Schwarzenbach Dam – View of the Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Herrenwies

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Schwarzenbach Dam – View of the Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Herrenwies

03:36

12.9km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Kernzone Nationalpark Schwarzwald

Nationalpark Schwarzwald

Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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2.21 km

Schwarzenbach Stream in Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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We walked clockwise around the dam from the parking lot, so the river was at the end of our tour. It was still nice and a welcome little refreshment for the dog. ;)

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3.40 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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Here you can get a good overview, the view extends across the lake to the dam.

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4.33 km

Schwarzenbach Dam

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The largest dam in the northern Black Forest. It's a wonderful place to walk around on hiking trails. The Westweg trail also runs alongside the dam.

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5.26 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Reservoir

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Beautiful view towards the dam, great place for a perfect photo.

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5.27 km

View of Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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Beautiful view of the reservoir. On the circular route you have this again and again.

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5.73 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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The Schwarzenbach Dam is the most important structure of the Rudolf Fettweis Pumped Storage Power Plant. Completed in 1926, the dam collects water on the eastern slope of the rain-rich …

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6.45 km

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

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25.05.2026 currently no water is stored, only a trickle is flowing.
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6.58 km

Schwarzenbach Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Impressive dam, it is also possible to walk around the lake. The Westweg long-distance hiking trail leads right past it. It is the largest reservoir in the northern and central Black Forest.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.43 km

756 m

265 m

169 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

1.33 km

1.28 km

748 m

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Schwarzenbach Dam – View of the Schwarzenbach Dam loop from Herrenwies

Schwarzenbach Stream in Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

Schwarzenbach Dam

View of the Schwarzenbach Reservoir

View of Schwarzenbachtalsperre

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

View of the Schwarzenbach Dam

Schwarzenbach Dam and Reservoir

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