View of the Kinzig Valley – Schäuble Fountain loop from Gengenbach

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View of the Kinzig Valley – Schäuble Fountain loop from Gengenbach

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View of the Kinzig Valley – Schäuble Fountain loop from Gengenbach

01:32

5.41km

120m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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351 m

Scheffel Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Natural bushel oak monument, the oak was planted in memory of the poet Victor von Scheffel (died 1886).
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Victor_von_Scheffel

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1.55 km

Kneipp Water Treading Pool

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I really like the planting in the middle.

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1.97 km

View of the Kinzig Valley

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Very beautiful hiking section with a great view on the climb to the ridge where you meet the Gengenbach-Alpirsbach cross trail.

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2.25 km

Walburga Cross and Forest Trail

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and …

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2.30 km

Schäuble Fountain

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Schäuble Brunnen, in the middle of the forest, on a beautiful path.

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4.62 km

Philosophenweg Art Trail (Gengenbach)

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From Mattenhof it starts on the beautiful Philosophenweg.

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5.30 km

ARTist on the Philosopher’s Path (Gengenbach)

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Hiking trail that also encourages thinking

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5.35 km

Festival place in Gengenbach, directly behind the psychosomatic clinic, starting point for hikes in all directions. The Philosophenweg, which leads in the direction of Pfaffenbach / Haigerach, begins just a few steps from here.

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5.41 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

610 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.27 km