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Feldberg, Black Forest

From the Feldberg to the Feldsee

Over the bare dome of the Feldberg, past cows in the grass and down to the cirque lake – still as glass on a grey summer day.

Glassy Feldsee with forest and clouds

What to expect

  1. Wide views from the Black Forest’s highest mountain
  2. A cirque lake in the middle of the forest
  3. Short and good for beginners

Good paths, no special requirements.

The route

Elevation profile↑ 27 m · ↓ 402 m · 1,115–1,490 m

0 km4.5 km
Track and elevation profile from my Komoot recording

Filmed on the way

Matching packing list

Already set up for this hike. You can still change distance and weather.

Short10 to 25 °CRain possible15 ✓

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The story behind it (German): Vom Feldberg zum Feldsee

Quick answers

How long is the hike “From the Feldberg to the Feldsee”?
4,5 km with 27 m of ascent. According to my recording I was out for 2,4 h, breaks included.
Where does the hike start?
Feldberg
How difficult is it?
Hiking trail: Good paths, no special requirements.
What should I pack?
I recommend the “Short” packing list for “Rain possible” with 15 items. You can adjust it on hikingtea.de/en/packing-list, tick it off and share it via WhatsApp or PDF.
Can I follow the route?
Yes, as a public Komoot route. You’ll find the link in the fact sheet above.

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