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Baden-Württemberg

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Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald

Ottenhöfen rock trail

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Ortenaukreis

Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald

Ottenhöfen rock trail

Hard

4.7

(272)

990

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Ottenhöfen rock trail

05:09

16.3km

580m

Hiking

The forests surrounding Ottenhöfen in the Achertal Valley are home to numerous granite and porphyry rock formations in a variety of shapes. From some of the rocky peaks, you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. You'll want to bring a bit of time and stamina for the…

by Schwarzwald Tourismus

Last updated: July 15, 2025

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.36 km for 12 m

After 8.33 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.07 km

Armchair Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

The porphyry rock chair can be climbed via a small stone staircase. Once at the top, you can rest on a wide bench with a beautiful view. There's also a cross at the top.

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4.99 km

Spitzfelsen, viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A worthwhile detour leads to the Spitzfelsen. From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the Simmersbach Valley and across to the Hornisgrinde.

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8.33 km

Rock formation Katzenschrofen

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8.77 km

Witches' house and broom on the Kappelrodecker Hexensteig trail

Highlight • Structure

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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11.1 km

View from Bürstenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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13.3 km

View of Ottenhöfen Valley from the Farmhouse

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From here the view over the valley is simply fantastic.

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16.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

4.05 km

2.06 km

1.29 km

875 m

211 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

5.66 km

3.42 km

709 m

370 m

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

33°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

February 21, 2025,🌿 Ortenau 📍Ottenhöfen ⛰️ Felsenweg

With today's maximum temperature of 17 degrees, we took our time to really enjoy the warming sun. It was just wonderful.

The tour isn't called the Rock Trail for no reason - there was a lot to see and the views were fantastic. Looking back, I didn't find the mix of hiking trails - 70% wide trails and 30% narrow …

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June 5, 2025,Felsenweg bei Ottenhöfen⛰️🪨

A beautiful, varied hiking trail. I give it 10 stars... the time flew by 😉......... the paths, the views, the many different rocks... unique 👏🏼..... Gerhard and I finally tackled it; it's been on our list for a few years 😉..... we had two rain showers along the way, but we were well prepared 🤪

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July 27, 2024,Felsenweg Ottenhöfen

Black Forest! That was clear to us... At first we had the Feldberg in mind and later the area around Baiersbronn, but we ended up on the Felsenweg in Ottenhöfen. The route and the ground at an altitude of almost 600 meters were unexpectedly challenging. Despite the humidity, we enjoyed the recurring views and the unusual rock formations. But it …

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July 20, 2024,Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald - Felsenweg (OFFIZIELLE TOUR)

Ottenhöfen Felsenweg

This time, the hike out of Ottenhöfen is simply enchanting.
You pass a mill again, but not as spectacular as the last time on the Marc Twain circular trail.
It would have been difficult for me to pass the Blustenhof without enjoying a little something.
On warm days like today (30°C), it is advisable to drink a bottle …

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June 12, 2022,12.06.2022 Felsenweg Ottenhöfen

On Sunday afternoon I did a lap through the Black Forest on the Felsenweg from Ottenhöfen.

Start was at the parking lot in front of the nature adventure pool.
From here the round is already continuously marked with "Felsenpfad" on a gray background.
First past the village, the ascent begins on a small road to the farms in the Simmerbachtal. …

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September 19, 2024,🌲Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald - Felsenweg

After we cut our vacation in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains short because of the flooding, we drove to Kappelrodeck/Ottenhöfen for a few days in this great weather. Today, on the day of arrival, we walked the Felsenweg in Ottenhöfen. A really beautiful path with great views of Hornigsgrinde and the Rhine plain, very rocky in places, but very entertaining to …

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October 25, 2023,Felsenweg - Runde von Ottenhöfen

Even though the weather forecast didn't meet our expectations, @Ömchen & Öpchen 🍀and I set off on the rock path. Started at Öttenhofen train station, which is a great starting point for many tours. It was drizzling and the blue was gray today. The rock path initially meanders beautifully in serpentines, then alternates with wider forest paths. One rock after …

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July 4, 2023,Der Felsenweg, Runde von Ottenhöfen

Tuesday noon, after work. The rock path from Ottenhöfen brings peace. Even more: silence. Beautiful.
The Tour is a pearl waiting to be discovered. Lots of rocks and crags with great views and, at least like here during the week, peace and relaxation.
Predicate: really cool.

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July 6, 2025

The forests surrounding Ottenhöfen in the Achertal Valley are home to numerous granite and porphyry rock formations in a variety of shapes. From some of the rocky peaks, you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. You'll want to bring a bit of time and stamina for the rock path

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Ottenhöfen rock trail

Armchair Rock

Spitzfelsen, viewpoint

Rock formation Katzenschrofen

Witches' house and broom on the Kappelrodecker Hexensteig trail

View from Bürstenstein

View of Ottenhöfen Valley from the Farmhouse

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