It takes a bit of adventure and a special challenge to hike the 119 kilometers of the Schluchtensteig in six stages in one piece. With daily stages of around 20 kilometers each, there is a total of over 6,000 meters of altitude to be climbed. High athletic performance, natural rock paths and root paths in primeval forest-like gorge forests, on lookout pulpits and secured climbs next to waterfalls - a nature paradise for pleasure hikers who should be sure-footed and largely free of vertigo. Since the Schluchtensteig connects the most beautiful gorges in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, it also leads along easily accessible meadow paths and quiet forest trails, as well as over scenic heights with views of the Alps. This alternation of exciting rocky climbs and quiet high-altitude hiking in meadows and high moors rich in views, as well as in the forests, is what makes the Schluchtensteig so appealing, with new surprises in store time and again.
Directions
This new route is 118 km in length. It traverses through the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, from Stühlingen through the Wutach Gorge and on to Lenzkirch, then to Schluchsee, past the cathedral in St.Blasien, and across the gentle upper plateaus of Dachsberg and and Ibach. It winds its way from Todtmoos through the dramatic valley of Wehratal, ultimately leading to its destination in Wehr.
Ravines and chasms, waterfalls and lakes, upland moors, flowery meadows and pastures, bright green rainforests, and dark pine forests line this premium trail on its way from the rivers Wutach to Wehra. The trail does not just cover valleys – on the contrary. With delightful regularity, it also steers the hiker to rocky pulpits and mountain peaks. Over and over, the staggering view opens up to the ravines you’ve left behind and those still ahead of you. At one point, the Feldberg peak seems to welcome you across the densely wooded mountains of the Black Forest; at another, the glacierfilled Swiss Alps seem to beckon – this panoramic range to the south is a feast for the eyes and let’s us forget our tired feet.
Equipment
Good, ankle-high walking shoes, hiking boots and rain gear are recommended. In some stages there are no refreshment stops along the way. Pack enough to drink and enough snacks for on the way.
Safety information
Up-to-date trail information is provided by the Hiking Project Office at www.schluchtensteig.de.
Surefootedness and a head for heights are necessary in some stages. More informations
In case of very bad weather there is a detour in the first stage.
More information
If you have any further questions about the Schluchtensteig, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Projektstelle Wandern:
c./o. Landratsamt Waldshut
Gartenstraße 7
79761 Waldshut-Tiengen
Tel. +49 (0) 77 51 / 86 26 60
info@schluchtensteig.de
www.schluchtensteig.de
