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Winter hike to the Breitenberg high plateau
Winter hiking
· Bad Peterstal-Griesbach
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/ Winterwanderweg im SonnenscheinPhoto: Maria Winter, Premiumwanderort Bad Peterstal-Griesbach/Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald -
/ Verschneite WinterlandschaftPhoto: Maria Winter, Premiumwanderort Bad Peterstal-Griesbach/Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald
The Breitenberg high plateau is a great destination for long walks in summer and winter. Winter peace is guaranteed up here.
difficult
Distance 13.4 km
4:00 h
452 m
445 m
The start is at the Tanz car park. From there the tour takes you over the Hinterbästenbach, past the Sattelplatzhütte. On a clear day you can enjoy a view of Strasbourg. From the saddle place, continue over the Holderskopf, Holzhau and Holzbühlweg to the Breitenberg. Follow the blue diamond. Enjoy the wonderful view on the Breitenberg before you head back to the Tanz hiking car park. You can also go back via the Holzbühlweg and the Eichbühl, where you will find the Hotel Döttelbacher Mühle in Bad Griesbach. From there you can get to Bad Peterstal either via Renchtalweg or by public transport. With the KONUS guest card, travel by bus and train is free.
Author’s recommendation
Make a stop at the fallow deer enclosure on the Breitenberg. Great fun and a good mood for children guaranteed. Enjoy the beautiful winter landscape and the tranquility. Let your soul dangle. From the Breitenberg you can enjoy wonderful views. The route is easy to walk even in snow.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Sattelplatz, 740 m
Lowest point
Bästenbach, 507 m
Best time of year
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Tips and hints
www.bad-peterstal-griesbach.deStart
parking area Tanz (651 m)
Coordinates:
DD
48.440104, 8.201574
DMS
48°26'24.4"N 8°12'05.7"E
UTM
32U 440949 5365525
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Destination
Hotel "Zum Breitenberg"
Turn-by-turn directions
The start is at the Tanz car park. From there the tour takes you over the Hinterbästenbach, Holderskopf, Holzhau and Holzbühlweg to the Breitenberg. Enjoy the wonderful view on the Breitenberg before you head back to the Tanz hiking car park. On the way back from Breitenberg, first follow the yellow diamond in the direction of Holzbühlweg, Eichbühl, Spinnersberg, Nockenmichelhof, Urbansebelweg to Wendelinsberg. Here you can enjoy a beautiful view before you set off for the last part of the hike in the direction of the Tanz parking lot (blue diamond).
Tip: Make a stop at the fallow deer enclosure on the Breitenberg. Great fun and a good mood for children guaranteed.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public transport friendlyFrom Offenburg (ICE or IC-stop) or Appenweier you can travel to Bad Peterstal via Ortenau-S-Bahn
Ortenau-S-Bahn (OSB): leave at Bad Peterstal train station
Südwestbus: Bus stop at Bad Peterstal train station
Walk to the start takes about an hour.
Getting there
From the upper Rhein plain (A5) take the motorway exit Appenweier and the road B 28 to Bad Peterstal. When in Bad Peterstal the train station is located to your left.From the motorway A81 take the exit at Horb and drive along the B28 in direction of Freudenstadt and Bad Peterstal-Griesbach. When in Bad Peterstal the train station is located to your right.
Parking
Free parking at the Tanz hiking car parkCoordinates
DD
48.440104, 8.201574
DMS
48°26'24.4"N 8°12'05.7"E
UTM
32U 440949 5365525
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Winter hiking map Bad Peterstal-Griesbach, available at the Bad Peterstal Tourist Information Office
Book recommendations for this region:
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Equipment
hiking shoesBasic Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Blister kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
Technical Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
- Trail ‘spike’ crampons at minimum and a basic ice axe are recommended when covering steeper terrain
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
13.4 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
452 m
Descent
445 m
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