The circular hike starts at the Roggenbach hiking car park and leads through the picturesque Steinatal valley near Bonndorf in the Black Forest. Right at the start, you reach the ruins of Steinegg, a small but charming castle ruin that offers a first insight into the history of the region. A few minutes later, the imposing ruins of Roggenbach Castle appear, with its two surviving towers rising high into the sky. Together with Steinegg, they form the so-called Roggenbacher Schlösser (Roggenbach Castles) - evidence of times gone by that are now harmoniously embedded in the surrounding nature.
The trail continues through quiet forest passages, where views of the Steinatal valley open up time and again. Sometimes across meadows, sometimes through sparse forests, the circular route conveys a feeling of seclusion and tranquillity. The combination of nature and history makes the hike particularly appealing: historic ruins meet idyllic landscapes, while easily accessible paths and small hills add variety to the tour. This makes the tour perfect for anyone who wants to combine culture, nature and panoramic views.
Directions
The circular hike begins at the Roggenbach hiking car park. From there, the trail first leads to the Steinegg ruins. If you continue along the path, you will soon reach the larger of the two castle ruins - the ruins of Roggenbach Castle, whose two towers still rise up to this day. Together, the two complexes form the so-called Roggenbach castles. The trail leads through quiet forest passages and offers beautiful views of the Steinatal valley - ideal for a short hike steeped in history and surrounded by nature.
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