Hochblauen Road
Hochblauenstraße
Germany · Southern Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg)
1,165m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,165m
- Route length
- 9 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 3
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SBadenweiler
9 km · max 12%
▲Hochblauen Road (1,165m)
Descent
EHochblauen Summit
A mountain road climbing to the 1,165m summit of the Hochblauen, offering exceptional panoramic views over the Rhine valley, Vosges, Jura Mountains and on clear days the Alps. Opened to private vehicles in 1928.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑736m gain
↓2m loss
423m → 1,157m → 1,157m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
3
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.
- ›Road surface varies in quality. Watch for loose gravel and uneven patches.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.7770°N, 7.7010°E
- Start (Badenweiler)
- 47.8025°N, 7.6713°E
- End (Hochblauen Summit)
- 47.7770°N, 7.7010°E
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