Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Hochblauen Road

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
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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

423m607m790m974m1,157m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km1,157m
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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