Weite Aussicht über die Schwarzwaldberge und den Schluchsee von einem erhöhten Aussichtspunkt.

18 km tour around the largest lake in the Black Forest Schluchsee circular hike

news article Circular hike around Schluchsee

  • Urlauber spielen am sonnigen Ufer des Schluchsees im Schwarzwald mit einem Wasserball.
  • Blick von einem Boot aus auf das glitzernde Wasser und die bewaldeten Ufer des Schluchsees.
  • Ein weißes Segelboot gleitet bei ruhigem Wetter über den tiefblauen Schluchsee im Schwarzwald.

The hike begins at Schluchsee train station and leads along the lake towards Aha. On the way, you will pass the boat rental, where SUPs, canoes, kayaks, and much more can be rented for an active vacation in the Black Forest. After a short time, you will reach Amalienruhe, one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the lake.

The trail continues past several small bathing bays, which invite you to take a break or a refreshing dip. Follow the lake shore of the Schluchsee circular trail and enjoy the silence while hiking in the Black Forest.

After a while, you will reach Unterkrummenhof, where you can stop for a leisurely Black Forest snack and then relax in a deck chair below the old Black Forest farm.

Recommended stop for the Schluchsee hike: Unterkrummenhof

The Unterkrummenhof is a rustic snack bar right on Schluchsee lake, which can only be reached on foot, by bike, or by boat.

The Unterkrummenhof offers soups, salads, oven-fresh tarte flambée, traditional Black Forest snacks, and a changing selection of cakes.

The "picnic by the lake" is particularly popular in summer – from April to September, you can have a picnic bag filled with regional and seasonal delicacies prepared for you – including cushions and blankets, of course (advance booking required).

Children can enjoy a playground with an excavator and various animals to pet and feed.

Die sonnige Terrasse der Vesperstube Unterkrummenhof direkt am Schluchsee im Schwarzwald.

Hiking around Schluchsee
... and on we go

Now you have the opportunity to give your legs a rest and cover part of the return journey on the MS Schluchsee. Everyone else returns refreshed to the circular route to walk around the large bay at the widest point of the lake and cross the Krummenbach stream.

Once you reach the dam and the MS Schluchsee landing stage, you can once again take the opportunity to cover part of the route by boat. The hike now leads over the dam on the paved cycling and hiking trail back towards Seebrugg station.

At the Seehotel Hubertus, turn off towards the parking lot and follow the Kohlgrubenweg, which takes you through the idyllic forest back to Schluchsee-Ort.

Alternative hiking routes around Schluchsee

Mehrere bunte Tretboote fahren bei ruhigem Wetter auf dem Schluchsee im Schwarzwald.

Interesting facts about the Schluchsee circular trail

  • Duration: approx. 6 hours
  • Distance: 18 km
  • Sturdy shoes recommended
  • This circular hike is possible with an all-terrain stroller. If required, you can borrow the "YippieYo" cross buggy from the hotel.
  • The Schluchsee circular trail is also ideal for dogs. Please note that dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the entire hike and that dogs are not allowed to swim in the lake.
  • The hike around Schluchsee is possible in all seasons.
Eine Wanderin rastet mit ihrem Hund auf einem Felsen und genießt den Blick auf den See.

photo gallery Impressions of the Schluchsee hike
around the lake

  • Ein weißes Segelboot gleitet bei ruhigem Wetter über den tiefblauen Schluchsee im Schwarzwald.
  • Mehrere Tretboote liegen bereit für Ausflügler auf dem Schluchsee im Schwarzwald.
  • Panoramablick über den ruhigen Schluchsee im Schwarzwald bei klarem Wetter.
  • Ein weißes Segelboot gleitet bei strahlendem Sonnenschein über den weiten Schluchsee.
  • Die Abenddämmerung bricht über dem verschneiten Ufer des Schluchsees im Schwarzwald herein.
  • Die schneebedeckte Schutzhütte Amalienruhe direkt am Ufer des Schluchsees im Winter.
  • Blick auf den herbstlichen Schluchsee von der Schutzhütte Amalienruhe aus.
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