Zweitälersteig

A wooded stage with many paths and steep climbs An impressive 1,000 meters of elevation gain: the ZweiTälerSteig begins with a real challenge. From the medieval town of Waldkirch, it leads over the ridge to Glottertal and up to Kandel, the highest point of the ZweiTälerSteig. But even though the climb is steep at times, you'll reach the summit faster than you think.

Ascent

980 m

Descent

57 m

A challenging, eventful stage with steep ascents and descents

Ascent

705 m

Descent

1546 m

A challenging, wooded stage, a long ascent to the Hörnleberg Chapel, a long stage over the Rohrhardsberg and its foothills, a steep descent to Wittenbach The Rohrhardsberg is the focus of the third day, inconspicuous and wild at the same time. High above the Elz Valley, near Hörnleberg, the first highlight of the day, the ridge hike to the highest point of the stage begins. The route then descends over the ridge, which pushes northward like a wedge into the course of the Elz River. At its far end, near the Kapfhütte, an overwhelming view beckons.

Ascent

1136 m

Descent

992 m

A scenic and varied stage between the Elz and Kinzig valleys, mostly gentle inclines (except for the climb to Huberfelsen). Two valleys, two landscapes, left and right of the Elz. On the one hand—in the eastern part—unspoiled and wild nature. On the other – on the western ridge – a lovely cultural landscape dotted with traditional farms. The Landwassereck marks the transition between the two sides. The day begins with the Huberfelsen and the Prechtaler Schanze in the midst of unspoiled nature, and ends with beautiful forest paths in the midst of a gently rolling hilly landscape.

Ascent

889 m

Descent

725 m

A varied stage with extremely beautiful and diverse views The fifth stage completes the ZweiTälerSteig. The Zweitälersteig trail leads from Höhenhäuser down to Waldkirch, where the hike began, over the long ridge between the Elz Valley and the Rhine Valley. The views are strung together like pearls, each one more beautiful than the last. And finally, Kastelburg Castle, a historical treat, is on the agenda.

Ascent

443 m

Descent

834 m