Black Forest High Road
Schwarzwaldhochstraße
Germany · Northern Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg)
1,036m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,036m
- Route length
- 60 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round (may require winter equipment)
Route & Map
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Route
SBaden-Baden
60 km · max 8%
▲Black Forest High Road (1,036m)
Descent
EFreudenstadt
Germany's oldest and most famous scenic road, the B500 runs 60km from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt along the Northern Black Forest ridge. Passes the Mummelsee (1,036m), Hornisgrinde (1,164m), and the Black Forest National Park.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,169m gain
↓622m loss
187m → 1,032m → 734m
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.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›This is a long ascent. Top up fuel beforehand and allow plenty of time.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 48.5956°N, 8.2003°E
- Start (Baden-Baden)
- 48.7631°N, 8.2409°E
- End (Freudenstadt)
- 48.4619°N, 8.4108°E
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