Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Belchen Road

Belchen Road

Belchenstraße

Germany · Southern Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg)

1,094m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,094m
Route length
10 km
Max gradient
12%
Hairpins
5
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SMünstertal
10 km · max 12%
▲Belchen Road (1,094m)
Descent
EBelchen Gondola Base (Multen)
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The road to the Belchen (1,414m), the fourth-highest peak in the Black Forest. The public road ends at the gondola base station (1,094m); the upper road has been closed to vehicles since 2001. The summit offers outstanding panoramic views.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

382m638m895m1,151m1,407m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,407m
↑1,122m gain
↓97m loss
382m → 1,407m → 1,407m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

5

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

When to Drive

Year-round (best: July - September)

  • ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
  • ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.

Coordinates

Summit
47.8220°N, 7.8330°E
Start (Münstertal)
47.8546°N, 7.7846°E
End (Belchen Gondola Base (Multen))
47.8220°N, 7.8330°E
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