The Rötenbach Gorge is part of the fascinating gorge landscape of the Wutach and flows into it after 5.5 km in the form of a waterfall. Narrow and challenging paths lead through an unspoiled forest of fir, spruce and sycamore. A breathtaking natural spectacle that is a worthwhile destination for any keen hiker.
Author's recommendation
Don't miss out on the tangy mountain cheese in the vaulted cellar of the Spindler cheese dairy in Göschweiler.
Directions
You start your tour at the hiking parking lot. Following the Rötenbach stream, the trail first leads through the narrow, wild and romantic Rötenbach gorge. You cross the wild stream with its impressive rapids and small waterfalls over 8 footbridges and bridges. At the mouth of the Wutach Gorge, it is worth taking a short break in the refreshing water. You continue downstream, walking through various layers of rock from the past 300 million years. You leave the wild Wutach Gorge at Räuberschlössle, from where the view down into the Wutach Gorge will make hikers' hearts beat faster. The route continues to Göschweiler. Crossing fields and the Weißholz forest, you reach the Engenbach stream to the Rötenbacher Wiesen nature reserve and back to the starting point.
Equipment
We recommend sturdy shoes.
Safety information
Please follow the recommended walking direction.
The trail is suitable for dogs. Please keep your dog on a lead on narrow sections of the trail and watch out for other hikers.
The hike through the gorge should not be undertaken when it is very wet or raining due to the acute risk of slipping!
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 emergencies, call 112.