Schluchtensteig Stage 5 from St. Blasien to Todtmoos

St. Blasien → Todtmoos

Narrow paths through the typical open landscape of the Hotzenwald, with its mountain meadows and views as far as the Alps, and the Hohwehraschlucht gorge give Stage 5 its appeal. You start your stage in the spa park of St. Blasien, and after just a few minutes you tackle the first ascent to the 1,039-meter Lehenkopf. After the Lusthausfelsen, one last impressive panorama opens up before you: the imposing cathedral, the huge monastery complex, and the charming spa town. From the wooden observation tower on the Lehenkopf, you will be richly rewarded for your efforts: breathtaking long-distance views stretch as far as the highest point of the Black Forest – the Feldberg – and in the south even to the Alps. From Dachsberg, the trail enters the characteristic open landscape of the Hotzenwald. Here, species-rich mountain meadows protected as nature reserves glow, interspersed with a colorful carpet of wildflowers, and again and again new panoramic views open up to the Swiss Alps. From the tranquil Klosterweiher, the path leads up onto the broad plateau to the Kreuzfelsen, which attracts visitors with a shelter hut and a magnificent view, before continuing on to Ibach. After the Ibacher Kreuz, the landscape changes once again. The Schluchtensteig winds steeply down in zigzag curves into the Hohwehraschlucht gorge, directly to the gates of the historic pilgrimage and spa town of Todtmoos.

Length: 18.9 km
Walking time: approx. 6:00 h
Ascent: 540 m
Descent: 493 m

Walking time as stated by the operator.

Elevation profile

800 m 1,000 m

6.5 km 15 km 0 km 19 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Start

Coordinates 47.76091, 8.13105

St. Blasien

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Along the way

Finish

Coordinates 47.73951, 8.00103

Todtmoos

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