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Seensteig

The Seensteig is a scenic, circular, long-distance trail through the Black Forest hiking region.
Length
84 km
Ascent
2673 m
Descent
2699 m
Highest
1161 m
Difficulty
3 - Strenuous
Difficulty
3 of 5
Duration
25 h

GPX

Map and Elevation

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I walked the Seensteig in 2024. It is a circular trail that proceeds in an anti-clockwise direction from Baiersbronn. It passes through the Schwarzwald National Park where there are no shelters.

Trail Certification

Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail German Hiking Association logo

Quality Trail

A Long-Distance Quality Trail meets high national standards for attractive hiking routes. These trails are carefully maintained, clearly marked, and designed to protect nature while providing a high-quality hiking experience. Regional experts monitor the trails, and they are reassessed every three years by the German Hiking Association based on criteria such as trail structure, signage, landscape, culture, and infrastructure.

References

  1. baiersbronn.de
  2. wikipedia.org
  3. wanderbares-deutschland.de
  4. schwarzwald-tourismus.info
  5. trekking-schwarzwald.de