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Hinterzarten Pass

Hinterzarten Pass

Hinterzartener Steige (Höllental)

Germany · Southern Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg)

893m

Key Facts

Elevation
893m
Route length
15 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
2
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SBuchenbach (Höllental)
15 km · max 9%
Hinterzarten Pass (893m)
Descent
EHinterzarten
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The climb from the dramatic Höllental (Hell Valley) gorge to the high plateau village of Hinterzarten at 893m. The road through the gorge features the Ravenna waterfall and the famous Hirschsprung (Deer's Leap) rock formation.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

392m517m641m766m890m0 km5 km10 km15 km890m
539m gain
78m loss
428m → 890m → 889m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — 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.

Coordinates

Summit
47.9054°N, 8.1064°E
Start (Buchenbach (Höllental))
47.9555°N, 7.9639°E
End (Hinterzarten)
47.9054°N, 8.1064°E
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