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Baden-Württemberg

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Landkreis Emmendingen

Simonswald

Brend Tower – Günterfelsen loop from Marxenbauernhof

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Freiburg District

Landkreis Emmendingen

Simonswald

Brend Tower – Günterfelsen loop from Marxenbauernhof

Hard

4.2

(6)

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Brend Tower – Günterfelsen loop from Marxenbauernhof

04:07

12.2km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.86 km for 193 m

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Parking

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2.99 km

View of the Black Forest mountains

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5.86 km

View from the summit of Brend

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It's worth the trip, whether by bike or on foot, the view is awesome.

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5.95 km

Brend Mountain Inn

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The mountain inn on the Brend is located at an altitude of 1,150 meters, right next to the 17-meter-high observation tower. The inn is perfect for a stop during your …

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6.01 km

Brend Tower

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The Brend lookout tower is almost 1,150 meters high. If the visibility is good, you can see far from the 17-meter-high tower: Hochfirst, Feldberg, Belchen, Schauinsland and Kandel can be …

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6.31 km

The Naturfreundehaus Brend is an idyllic, cozy inn right on the Westweg. Here you can strengthen yourself on your walks in the restaurant or stay overnight.

More information at naturfreundehaus-brend.de

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7.43 km

Günterfelsen

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The Günterfelsen is the absolute highlight on this stage and will amaze you. The large granite formations appear to be mystical, in the middle of the forest between Martinskapelle and …

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8.01 km

View of Martinskapelle

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Nice opportunity to stop and / or have something to eat in the neighboring inn.

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8.52 km

Kolmenhof Guesthouse

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Pretty much the nicest operators I've met on the Westweg!
By the way, recently the inn has a mini "tent site" (call in advance (reserve), i.e. a strip of meadow …

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.88 km

1.21 km

730 m

266 m

163 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

4.42 km

1.35 km

978 m

700 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

28°C

13°C

18 %

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Brend Tower – Günterfelsen loop from Marxenbauernhof

View of the Black Forest mountains

View from the summit of Brend

Brend Mountain Inn

Brend Tower

Brend Naturefriends House

Günterfelsen

View of Martinskapelle

Kolmenhof Guesthouse

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