Westweg · Stage 9

Westweg Stage 09 (East): Kalte Herberge – Feldberg – Bärental

Kalte Herberge → Feldberg-Bärental

Up to Titisee, the Westweg still follows the European watershed. There, the Westweg splits into two main routes. While the western route heads toward Basel via the Feldberg, the Belchen, and the Blauen, the eastern route crosses the Herzogenhorn, the Blössling, and the Hohe Möhr before heading toward the Swiss city at the Bend of the Rhine via the geologically interesting Dinkelberg. From the Kalten Herberge, the Westweg follows the eastern side of the B 500, initially above and later below the road. At the Lachenhäusle, the view opens up to the deeply incised Simonswälder Valley. A few kilometers further on, the remains of a defensive structure at the Türkenlouis-Schanze on the Hohlen Graben (1,045 m) are clearly visible in the spruce forest. With a magnificent view to the south, the trail circles the Doldenbühl (1,098 m) and now heads toward the unassuming Weißtannenhöhe (1,190 m) via the scenic Fahrenhalde. Bernau lies below to the right, dominated by the Feldberg massif that fills the horizon. Passing through the Fürsatzhöhe and the rustic Berghäusle hiking lodge, the trail descends to the Oberaltenweg with its typical Black Forest farmhouses. With every step toward Titisee, the question of “which way to go next” becomes increasingly pressing for anyone who is still undecided. This is because at the Kurhaus in Titisee, the Westweg splits into two routes. Eastern Route: Following the bustling Seestraße, the eastern route circles the lake along its southern shore. Behind the campgrounds at the mouth of the Seebach, the trail climbs steadily below the railroad tracks all the way to Feldberg-Bärental.

Length: 27.3 km
Walking time: approx. 8:15 h
Ascent: 534 m
Descent: 586 m

Walking time as stated by the operator.

Elevation profile

1,000 m

5.5 km 14 km 0 km 27 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 48.00025, 8.19674

Kalte Herberge

Along the way

Finish

Coordinates 47.86981, 8.09502

Feldberg-Bärental

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