Erzkasten loop on the Schauinsland

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

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Erzkasten loop on the Schauinsland

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812

hikers

Erzkasten loop on the Schauinsland

01:30

4.52km

210m

Hiking

Trekking views meet Black Forest history: On the Erzkasten circular trail, you'll discover the summit area of the Schauinsland and learn more about the landscape, geology, mining, settlement, and nature conservation along the way. For centuries, the Schauinsland was called "Erzkasten" and is still crisscrossed by numerous mine adits today.…

by Tourismus Dreisamtal

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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191 m

Schauinsland Mining Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Mining on the Schauinsland looks back on an 800-year history. The mine once offered many people around the Schauinsland a secure job. During a guided tour of the museum mine, …

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2.85 km

English Memorial on Schauinsland

Highlight • Monument

A very impressive monument. From there you have a great distant view. It commemorates a hiking accident of a group of English schoolchildren.

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4.27 km

Schauinslandbahn mountain station

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Very nice cable car, in winter even cozy blankets are provided. The Schauinsland cable car can also be used free of charge in combination with the 3-day Wilkommensticket from Deutsche Bahn (for Freiburg).

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4.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.90 km

400 m

Surfaces

2.18 km

1.94 km

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (1,050 m)

Weather

Tuesday 27 October

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Comments

October 25, 2021,🇩🇪 Schauinslandturm Runde von Schauinslandstraße

Finally on the Schauinsland! Very popular at the weekend, even on Monday there was still a lot going on, thanks to the beautiful weather. Nice circular route with wonderful views and numerous benches.

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October 16, 2024,Panoramablick – Schauinsland Runde von Horben 2024_10_16

Nice route. The uphill section is partly on grass, so be careful when it's wet.

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September 21, 2024,Schauinsland Gipfelrunde

We started the tour at the museum mine, so a part of the path is missing. A visit to the mine is highly recommended

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August 18, 2025,Schauinsland, Hausberg der Freiburger

The Schauinsland mountain rises to 1,284 meters. From the Eugen Keidel Tower, you have a beautiful panoramic view. The Schniederlihof is small but perfectly formed and also offers a fantastic view. They serve coffee and cake.

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September 19, 2025,Rückblick in vergangene Zeiten

Very nice views from Schauinsland to the Feldberg.

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March 26, 2024,Panoramablick – Schauinsland Runde von Hofsgrund

A wonderful alpine path leads up to Schauinsland, breathtaking panoramic views along the way and at the top of the viewing point. Contrary to the name, the path is not easy, but I would describe it as medium, as the path usually does not lead along paved paths. Children can walk the path and it is also exciting due to …

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September 22, 2024,🚶🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️Black Forest - Rückblick in vergangene Zeiten - eine Historienrundtour auf dem Schauinsland

Today was the last of our three mother-daughter tours on the Schauinsland. It was supposed to be short, as my mother was a bit worn out from the last two days. The few meters of elevation didn't quite work out. But she bravely persevered.
I did the short tour with 1-on-1 supervision in the mine. It was great, next time …

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July 26, 2024,Rückblick in vergangene Zeiten

Two short tours and the phone is empty. Komoot is really bad!

But the tour was very beautiful and strenuous. Wonderful!🤗

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September 28, 2026

Trekking views meet Black Forest history: On the Erzkasten circular trail, you'll discover the summit area of the Schauinsland and learn more about the landscape, geology, mining, settlement, and nature conservation along the way. For centuries, the Schauinsland was called "Erzkasten" and is still crisscrossed

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