Wild Lake — framed by ancient forests

Hiking trails & Routes

Wild Lake — framed by ancient forests

Hard

4.8

(520)

1,800

hikers

Wild Lake — framed by ancient forests

03:16

9.96km

320m

Hiking

A heart of the national park can be explored with this varied circular route.

From the Ruhestein National Park Center you hike across the pastures on the ski slope up to the Grinden on the Seekopf. There you enter Baden-Württemberg's oldest protected forest, which has not been managed for more…

by Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald

Last updated: July 20, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.49 km for 2.25 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.23 km

Wildsee Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

To walk well despite the warning sign for hikers. Slippery when wet as there are some roots and larger stones / steps on the way.

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7.70 km

Darmstädter Hut

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The Darmstädter Hütte is idyllically situated at around 1,030 meters above sea level in the Wilder See nature reserve and directly on the Westweg trail. It is ideal as a …

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9.25 km

Metaweg Trail in Black Forest National Park

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Also easily accessible with prams. Once at the top after about 30 minutes of hiking (from Ruhestein) there is delicious food and cold drinks at the Darmstädter Hütte darmstaedter-huette.de

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9.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

2.20 km

1.13 km

330 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

3.07 km

1.79 km

246 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

10°C

6°C

27 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 29, 2024,Darmstätter Hütte -Wilder See- Ruhestein

We arrived at the Darmstätter Hut yesterday late in the afternoon. We were given a very warm welcome and had a simple, lovingly prepared dinner. Today, after a delicious breakfast buffet, we set off towards Wildsee. The descent is a bit challenging, but with good hiking boots our children (7 and 9 years old) were delighted. There are some high …

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February 9, 2025,Die Wildsee'ner Acht im Februar ❄️🥰

Thank you for this wonderful tour in the Black Forest with some snow and the highlight... Wildsee frozen over and beautiful paths there and back ❄️💚🤩

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May 31, 2022,Wildsee vom Nationalparkzentrum Ruhestein aus

Beautiful route that is easy to do with an everyday urban condition. Sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. The Wildsee is really beautiful and a great highlight on the route.

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October 5, 2022,Wilder See Weg – Wilder See Runde von Achert

Great hiking route to the Wildsee, Bannwald and plateau. The descent (or ascent) to (from) Wildsee is difficult to classify and can only be done with good hiking shoes and sure-footedness. The rest of the hike can be done on good and comfortable paths. The nature around the lake with the Bannwald is beautiful. Good places to stop for refreshments …

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April 20, 2022,🇩🇪👣 Wilder Weg zum wilden See 😉

Today we wanted to take a look at the new Black Forest National Park Center at the Ruhestein and then go on a hike. This was a suggestion from Komoot and it's really worth it!

Some alpine paths only for sure-footed people. The wild lake can only be visited in one place.

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May 11, 2025,Bannwaldtour, vorbei am Wildsee und Darmstädter Hütte

🌲 Black Forest Protected Forest Tour – An Unforgettable Adventure! 🌲

Join us on our latest adventure through the impressive protected forest tour in the Black Forest! 🚶‍♂️🌳

In this video, we'll take you on a breathtaking hike through pristine forests, past moss-covered trees, clear streams, and spectacular views. 🏞️✨ Learn fascinating facts about the protected forest, its unique flora …

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September 8, 2026,2026-🥾-083A-BW: Ruhestein - Bannwald (seit 1911) - Wilder See - Darmstädter Hütte 🌲🔄

A not so long but really very beautiful tour. Starting from the National Park Center at Ruhestein, which today also has a paid parking lot again, you go up the Michael-Glaser-Weg to the mountain station.
When it gets flatter, the heaths in the high moor are reminiscent of hikes in the Lüneburg Heath. Today with dream weather (would have liked …

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November 8, 2025,Vom Ruhestein auf die Darmstädter Hütte 🌞

Today we escaped the fog and drove up to Ruhestein. From there we hiked to the Darmstädter Hütte and back past the Wildsee.

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April 24, 2022

A heart of the national park can be explored with this varied circular route.
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From the Ruhestein National Park Center you hike across the pastures on the ski slope up to the Grinden on the Seekopf. There you enter Baden-Württemberg's oldest protected forest, which has not been managed for more than a

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