Premium Hiking Trail - Menzenschwander Geißenpfad
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Hike on idyllic paths, accompanied by the tinkling of goat bells and wonderful views over the Menzenschwander valley - that's the Menzenschwand goat's path (Menzenschwander Geißenpfad).
Tour details
Best time of year
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Tour signs
Hikers sign Geißenpfad
Signpost Menzenschwander Geißenpfad
The Geißenpfad trail takes you from the Mösle parking lot in Menzenschwand Hinterdorf past some impressive old Black Forest farms. Breathtaking views and fantastic perspectives open up over the surrounding valleys, heights and the village. The tinkling of goat bells accompany you on your way and sometimes you find yourself standing just a few meters away from a small herd. In addition to the goats, you may also come across their wild relatives, the chamois.
Author's recommendation
From May to October, the Menzenschwander waterfalls are illuminated every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
Directions
At the beginning, the trail leads you from the Mösle parking lot in Hinterdorf past some impressive old Black Forest farms. You hike halfway up the valley to various meadows, such as the "Schwarzberg", where you turn left. Pass the "Brändler" and "Im Geschweih" fields and turn left downhill. At the crossroads, keep right on the gravel path and take a break at Flößer's Rast to enjoy the view. Following the path, you cross a wooden footbridge over the Menzenschwander Alb with wonderful views of the Klusenbach valley. Pass an old charcoal burner's place on your way down the valley. The rest area invites you to marvel at the Menzenschwander waterfalls. Here you also have the opportunity to stop off at the Café & Berg-Beizle "Wasserfall". Then follow the asphalt path uphill for a short distance to the overview board. From there, follow the Menzo trail via the Weidberg and Kohlbrunnen to a particularly beautiful alder grove and the two radon and fluorite springs. Cross the Krunkelbach bridge to reach the Brandweg, cross it and follow the path above the Lesestein wall across the Krunkelbach pastures in an easterly direction. After about 500 m, leave the Weid-Berg and follow the tarred path (Brandweg) to Sägehüttle. From there, head north via Ellerwegle to the starting point, the Mösle parking lot. From here you have another beautiful view of the Schwarzenberg.
Equipment
We recommend sturdy shoes!
Safety information
The Geißenpfad is not suitable for baby carriages, but can be walked with children if they are sure-footed.
The trail is suitable for dogs. Please keep your dog on a lead on narrow sections of the trail and due to the pasture areas and watch out for other hikers.
Please pay attention to the signs on the hiking trail. You can find precise and detailed information about the signs and the hiking guidance system on our website. In an emergency, call 112.
More information
The Black Forest pleasure walks were developed for hikers who want to connect the landscape experience and pleasure delights.
You can find more pleasure walks in the Black Forest at www.hochschwarzwald.de/en