Fürstenberg Palace Park – Danube source loop from Birken-Mittelmeß

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Baden-Württemberg

Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis

Donaueschingen

Fürstenberg Palace Park – Danube source loop from Birken-Mittelmeß

Moderate

4.4

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Fürstenberg Palace Park – Danube source loop from Birken-Mittelmeß

03:21

13.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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2.06 km

Small Bannwald

Highlight • Forest

If you are very lucky you can even see squirrels 😁

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5.31 km

Breg

Lake

6.24 km

Fürstenberg Palace Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautifully landscaped park

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6.48 km

View of the Danube Temple

Highlight • Monument

The water from the Danube source flows into the Brigach under this "Danube temple". One speaks of the Danube only after the confluence of the Danube, i.e. the confluence of the Breg and the Brigach!

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6.64 km

Donaueschingen shooting bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge in the historic center of Donaueschingen leads over the Brigach. In the immediate vicinity are various historic sights of Donaueschingen.

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7.11 km

Donaueschingen Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful Art Nouveau town hall from 1910 - the previous town hall was destroyed during the fire in 1908.

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7.16 km

Musicians' Fountain at the Town Hall Donaueschingen

Highlight • Monument

The music fountain is particularly popular with children. The arms of the individual musicians can be moved.

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7.80 km

Danube source

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nicely maintained facility. It is one of the top sights in Donaueschingen. Does the Danube originate here? In any case, the spring was captured here. The water then continues …

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9.12 km

Mother Baar Monument (r)

Highlight • Monument

The monument "Mutter Baar" commemorates the "Golden Wedding" of Princess Irma and Prince Max Egon II. zu Fürstenberg"

- after the renaturation of the floodplain landscape, it has found its …

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