Sepp's Ruhebänkle Rest Area – Witch’s Cottage Near Wandersruh loop from Kappelrodeck

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Sepp's Ruhebänkle Rest Area – Witch’s Cottage Near Wandersruh loop from Kappelrodeck

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Sepp's Ruhebänkle Rest Area – Witch’s Cottage Near Wandersruh loop from Kappelrodeck

09:05

28.6km

1,150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: August 21, 2026

Tips

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 24.5 km for 266 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.0 km

View of Lautenbach

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with bench

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11.3 km

Above Lautenbach, directly on the Panoramasteig, a resourceful local has set up a self-service snack station. The colorful mix of furniture there provides an interesting contrast to established refreshment stops, …

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18.1 km

Witch’s Cottage Near Wandersruh

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Who can resist to just snuggle up in the cranky hut and enjoy the magical view?

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20.4 km

Witch's House on the Lautenbacher Hexensteig

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When you arrive here, you can enjoy a break and a snack. Located in a beautiful, sunny clearing. There is plenty of seating for those who want to rest. A well maintained and clean place. 👍

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21.3 km

Lautenbach Witch Trail

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The Lautenbacher Hexensteig is a great circular walk. Especially nice is the descent, if you are traveling there just before sunset.

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24.2 km

Witches' house and broom on the Kappelrodecker Hexensteig trail

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The little witch's house stands beautifully crooked by the path and is perfect for a rest. Don't worry, no witch will lure you into the cottage. However, you'll find some …

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24.6 km

Rock formation Katzenschrofen

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A magnificent rocky landscape. The path here leads between the rocks, with almost no view. Still worth seeing! There's also an information board.

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26.1 km

View from Bürstenstein

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The view from here is one of the most beautiful in the area. Should not be missed.

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28.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

3.98 km

2.61 km

2.15 km

293 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

9.85 km

3.47 km

2.95 km

507 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

October 19, 2025,Lautenbacher Hexensteig und Kappelrodecker Hexensteig 🧙

Hello everyone,

This morning, the night was already over at 5:30 a.m. Then we had a quick breakfast, packed our backpacks, got ready, and off to Lautenbach. On the Kniebis, the thermometer read 0.5 degrees Celsius 😳. But then we headed back down to Baden, and the temperature rose again.

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