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
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
↑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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