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Kaltenbronn Pass

Kaltenbronn Pass

Kaltenbronn (Schwarzmisspass)

Germany · Northern Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg)

933m

Key Facts

Elevation
933m
Route length
22 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
9
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SGernsbach
22 km · max 10%
Kaltenbronn Pass (933m)
Descent
EBad Wildbad
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A pass at 933m between the Murg and Enz valleys near Germany's highest intact raised bog. The Hohloh observation tower at 988m offers views over the Northern Black Forest. Accessible from both Gernsbach and Bad Wildbad.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

161m353m546m738m930m0 km20 km40 km930m
1,375m gain
1,103m loss
161m → 930m → 433m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

9

Plenty of switchbacks to test your line

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
48.7241°N, 8.4308°E
Start (Gernsbach)
48.7709°N, 8.3365°E
End (Bad Wildbad)
48.7502°N, 8.5506°E
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Image: Ulflulfl / Public domain