Schwarzenbach Dam – Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

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Schwarzenbach Dam – Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe loop from Schwarzenbachtalsperre

01:58

21.5km

470m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.53 km for 16 m

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504 m

Schwarzenbach Dam

Highlight • Monument

The dam is located at a height of 668.5 meters between the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse and the Murgtal on the L 83 about 10 km from Forbach.

The Schwarzenbach dam measures approx. …

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1.11 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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1.26 km

Schwarzenbach Dam

Highlight • Lake

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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6.07 km

Herrenwieser Lake

Highlight • Lake

If you focus on the rocky hiking trail, the lake is barely noticeable. It's well hidden, but definitely worth a detour.

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8.73 km

Refuge on the Badener saddle located directly on the trail.

From here you can easily reach Sand / Plättig, the Friedrichsturm on the Badener Höhe and also the Herrenwieser See or the Schwarzenbachtalsperre.

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11.8 km

Friedrich Tower at Badener Höhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Friedrichsturm stands on the Badener Höhe. The tower with 168 steps offers an excellent view of the Rhine plain. There are a few places to sit and a shelter right next to the Friedrichsturm.

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