Trekking Camp Schnaitberg Eck - Camp Späneplatz (Black Forest Wild variant)

From Landgrabeneck on the Kandel-Höhenweg to the Kornebene. To the left of the arboretum information board, down the narrow forest path and after about 200 meters to the right onto the Ameisenweg. Steep and partly very narrow, the path winds down to the Haigerach hiking car park. Sure-footedness is required. There is a small pavilion there to rest.

Now it goes upward again. A narrow path leads up to the Brujörghütte at the signpost "Leimenlöcher." From there, follow the Gengenbach-Alpirsbach cross trail through the steep slopes of the rear Haigerach valley. Partly wild landscapes with Mediterranean-like tree population. After crossing the forest path through mighty Douglas fir and silver firs, continue up to Geißschleifsattel.

Detour: From Geißschleifsattel about 300 meters to the impressive Lothar monument. Wonderful view into the Kinzig valley.

Since December 26, 1999, the Mooskopfturm stands free again. 102 steps lead up: panoramic view over the central Black Forest, from the Hornisgrinde in the north to Brandenkopf and Kandel in the south. In good visibility, the Alps with Säntis can be seen. To the west lies the Rhine Valley deep below; beyond it rise the Vosges.

From Mooskopfturm, the path goes on a rocky way through the very Nordic-looking young forest down to Michelsbrunnen and further to Späneplatz. (The exact route description to Camp Späneplatz will be provided with the booking confirmation.)

For a trekking tour in the Black Forest, you usually do not need extensive expedition equipment. However, you should be well prepared and have the essentials with you. Therefore, we have compiled a few equipment tips.

Hiking Maps

The Black Forest has an extensive and very well signposted network of trails. Our tour suggestions mainly lead over narrow paths that do not always connect the camps directly. Therefore, we recommend carrying a suitable hiking map showing further attractions, roads, and other important points. You can find a selection of suitable hiking maps in our nature park shop.

GPS

With the booking confirmation, you will receive a detailed route description for the respective camp. In addition, GPS coordinates (UTM WGS 84) are provided for each site. For safety reasons, we therefore recommend a GPS device. Especially in the summer months, with dense shrubbery, finding the camp at first attempt can be challenging.

Booking Confirmation

Upon booking, you will receive an invoice/booking confirmation, camp description, and terms and conditions via email. The booking confirmation also includes the last mile route description and the access code for the toilet cabin. The booking confirmation must be shown on request to the caretaker of the respective site and employees of the forestry administration.

Water

There is no water connection at the camps! The surrounding streams do not supply drinking water or are often dried up in the summer months. Therefore, take enough water with you and always restock on the way. Better a few liters too many! Also, think of water for cooking and washing. 4-5 liters per person per day should be taken along!

Miscellaneous

The following should also not be missing in the backpack:

The trekking camps are located away from towns and can only be reached on foot. In the vicinity, you usually find nothing but wild nature. To ensure nothing goes wrong on this adventure and the trekking tour becomes a safe pleasure, the most important safety rules should be observed.

Forest Fire Danger

The main cause of forest fires is careless, negligent behavior in the forest. Therefore, we ask you to only make fires at the designated fire site and observe the instructions in the user regulations. Empty glass bottles should not be thrown away as they may also start fires. Current information about forest fire danger can be found at https://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/agrar/wbx/wbx_tab_alle_BW.html.

In case of emergency, immediately alert the fire department: emergency number 112

Storm

Entering the forest carries risks. Falling branches and slippery forest ground are common there. Especially during storms, there is a danger of life-threatening injuries.

Use of natural campsites is at your own risk. No liability is accepted for possible damages, especially from falling branches or falling trees in the forest. Each user must inform themselves about storm warnings.

We recommend not using natural campsites during storm warnings!

The current situation and forecasts can be found at https://www.unwetterzentrale.de/uwz/badenwuerttembergindex.html.

In case of emergency

So that rescue services of mountain rescue, fire department or Red Cross can quickly find you in an emergency, an information board is attached inside the toilet cabin at each camp showing the nearest rescue point. Stay calm, provide first aid, and make an emergency call on 112!

Give the following information:

If something happens to you on the way, it is important to know that all signposts have a location name connected with the elevation information, which can be given as the rescue point when making the emergency call. Via an online tool from the Black Forest Association's digital trail management, control centers can localize the emergency location in rough terrain where road navigation no longer helps. https://www.schwarzwaldverein.de/schwarzwald/wanderwege/wegweiser-sind-rettungspunkte

Nearest bus stop Camp Schnaitberg Eck:

Bus stop Gengenbach Town Hall:       Bus line 7160 from/to Offenburg

Nearest bus stop Späneplatz: 

Bus stop Reichenbach Town Hall:       Bus line 7134 from/to Offenburg

About 100 meters below the Kornebene in the direction of Gengenbach is an inconspicuous tree labyrinth made of hornbeams from the outside. The paths slowly grow together from the sides. But a visit is worthwhile. About 100 meters down the narrow forest path to the left of the arboretum information board.