Black Forest North Rim Trail

Stage 1: Mühlacker to Pforzheim

On its first stage, the Nordrandweg passes the ruins of Löffelstelz and Dürrmenz, reaches the Eppingen line on the heights and follows this historic line of defense on the rest of the route. Pforzheim-Eutingen is reached via the Gaisberg, Öschelbronn, the Waldschanze with Chartaque and the Fürstkopf (20 km, railroad station). The stage leads along the northern edge of Pforzheim to the Wartberg (23.5 km). It is 25 km to the main railway station in Pforzheim.

Stage 2: Pfozheim to Langensteinbach

From Pforzheim, the trail leads via Hachelturm and Wallberg to the northern heights of Pforzheim with views over the city. Above Dietlingen and Ellmendingen, the hiker has vineyards and countryside right up to the heights of the Black Forest at their feet. Downhill to Ellmendingen, the trail then continues along the Pfinz valley, passing hamlets at a great distance before reaching its destination in Langensteinbach. Hikers can enjoy the open landscape with wonderful views of the northern Black Forest, fields and orchards.         

 Stage 3: Langensteinbach to Durlach

On the last stage of the Nordrandweg trail, which offers great views, we hike from Karlsbad-Langensteinbach to Karlsruhe-Durlach, the former Baden residence of the Margraves of Baden-Durlach. The route leads mainly through shady forests and in between to magnificent viewpoints with different perspectives. From Langensteinbach town hall, the route runs via the Rittnerthof and Turmberg to the center of Durlach and on to the train station.