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Baden-Württemberg

Freiburg District

Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Breisach am Rhein

Burkheim Quarry Lake – gravel lake loop from Waldweiher

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Baden-Württemberg

Freiburg District

Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Breisach am Rhein

Burkheim Quarry Lake – gravel lake loop from Waldweiher

Moderate

4.9

(8)

23

hikers

Burkheim Quarry Lake – gravel lake loop from Waldweiher

02:25

9.53km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Rappennestgießen

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.15 km

Small bridge to the Rhine

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You can then cross the bridge to reach the Rhine dam.

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2

4.20 km

Burkheim Gravel Lake

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Natural, about 5 hectare quarry pond, partly gently sloping but not harmless bank (conditionally suitable for children).
No lifeguards! Sunbathing lawn, parking spaces available, access to the lake possible until 8.30 p.m.
Grilling is not permitted.

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3

4.28 km

Burkheim Quarry Lake

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One of the most beautiful quarry ponds along the Rhine

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4

4.40 km

Swimming spot

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There's a swimming area by the parking lot. We went into the clear, cold water there on November 15th, 2025. Wonderful! I can't say what it's like here in the summer; I'll have to try it out.

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5

4.43 km

Burkheim Gravel Lake

Highlight • Lake

A great quarry pond with clear water. A small part is free for swimming. Most of the work is still going on.

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6

4.67 km

Rappennestgießen Nature Reserve

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A nice trail leads through this beautiful area.

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7

5.92 km

gravel lake

Highlight • Lake

Very hidden paths lead here.

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8

7.94 km

Pond in a Clearing

Highlight • Lake

B

9.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

1.18 km

498 m

Surfaces

7.63 km

910 m

498 m

492 m

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