The best mountain hikes in the Kinzigtal

Very lovingly designed forest section, there is a lot to discover for young and old

I think they are quite nice for a holiday

The Turmhütte on the Mooswaldkopf, built in 1904, was converted in 1923/24 into the "Memorial House of the Fallen of the World War 1914-18 from the Württemberg Black Forest Association". Today's Gedächtnishaus Fohrenbühl is a popular destination with a large terrace. From the platform of the 24-meter-high observation tower, you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view over the Central Black Forest. You can also stay overnight in the Turmhütte. Handmade souvenirs are available in the small on-site ceramic shop. All information can be found at https://www.turmhuette.de/.

„The Way of the Cross leads right through the streets of our everyday lives. We, Lord, usually go in the opposite direction to yours. It can happen that we see your face, that we cross your gaze. We go our usual ways and you come towards us. Your eyes look into our hearts. Then we hesitate to continue as if nothing had happened. We can turn around, look at you, follow you. We can put ourselves in your path and sense that it is better to change direction. (…) The Via Crucis is the prayer of those who are on the move. It interrupts our usual paths so that we can move from weariness to joy. It is true that Jesus’ path costs us something: In this world, where everything is calculated, generosity comes at a high price. Yet, in devotion, everything blossoms anew: A city divided into factions and torn by conflicts moves towards reconciliation; a withered religiosity rediscovers the fruitfulness of God’s promises; even a heart of stone can be transformed into a heart of flesh. We simply need to listen to the invitation, “Come and follow me!” (cf. Mark 10:21), and trust that loving gaze.“ (Prayer for the Way of the Cross with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, Good Friday 2024)

Access to platform 2 and 3 is at ground level via the yellow marked crossing. Approx. 10 minutes before a train arrives or passes, the crossing is closed with a barrier. So you have to be on the platform in good time beforehand.

Tracks 2 (RS to Hausach) and 3 (RE2 to Karlsruhe) can be reached at ground level via a yellow-marked path that goes over the tracks. Approximately 5-10 minutes before the train arrives, this passage is closed by a barrier. Then there is no longer a connection. So you have to be at the platform in good time.

Planetenweg Interesting facts about the Planetenweg The Planetenweg aims to bring the hiker and nature lover, young or old, a little closer to some characteristics, astronomical and physical conditions, and especially the colossal size ratios of our solar system and thus also of the universe. The distance of the planets on the hiking trail also corresponds to the real distance from the sun on a scale of 1:1 billion. The model of the sun, a hollow sphere made of 4mm thick sheet steel, weighs approx. 140 kg and therefore has a diameter of 1.3 meters on this scale. At the planet locations, there are display boards with the relevant data of the respective planet (diameter, orbital period around and distance from the sun, etc.) and a brief explanation of the history/origin of the name. Unfortunately, during the planning and construction phase of the Planetenweg, the planet Pluto was "demoted" to a dwarf planet, but it still forms the endpoint of our hike through the solar system. .... Source: https://schwarzwaldverein-lauterbach.de/wege/unsere-wanderwege-in-lauterbach/planetenweg/

Beautiful baroque chapel on the edge of the forest above Bottenau, visible from afar from the vineyards. The Way of St. James passes here. A Lourdes grotto also serves as a place of pilgrimage nearby.