Brandenkopf Road
Brandenkopf
Germany · Central Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg)
945m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 945m
- Route length
- 9 km
- Max gradient
- 17%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SOberwolfach
9 km · max 17%
▲Brandenkopf Road (945m)
Descent
EBrandenkopf Summit
A mountain road climbing to the 945m summit of the Brandenkopf, one of the highest peaks in the Central Black Forest. Features hairpin turns on the climb from Oberwolfach and an observation tower at the summit.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑712m gain
↓75m loss
313m → 950m → 950m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
2
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.
- ›Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 48.3387°N, 8.1536°E
- Start (Oberwolfach)
- 48.3445°N, 8.2254°E
- End (Brandenkopf Summit)
- 48.3387°N, 8.1536°E
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