Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Hiking trails near Villingen-Schwenningen
24 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Together their route lines cover 511 km. The average route is 21.3 km with 457 m (1,499 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 24
- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 8
- Easy routes
- 18.9 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 8 easy (33%), 9 moderate (38%) and 7 hard or expert (29%). 1 routes (4%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (3). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,126 m (3,694 ft). The place-level planning field lists april to october as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. WasserWeltenSteig, Wutach-Pilgerweg, Schaffhauser-Zürcher-Weg currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
13.5 km
Schaffhauser-Zürcher-WegCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
462 m
Klettgau-Rhein-Weg - Etappe 26 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WasserWeltenSteig | 108 km | 2,091 m | 28 hr | Point to point |
| Wutach-Pilgerweg | 61.3 km | 1,171 m | 15 hr | Point to point |
| Schaffhauser-Zürcher-Weg | 13.5 km | 572 m | 3 hr 40 min | Point to point |
| Klettgau-Rhein-Weg - Etappe 1 | 18.4 km | 772 m | 5 hr 6 min | Point to point |
| Klettgau-Rhein-Weg - Etappe 2 | 26.9 km | 462 m | 6 hr 40 min | Point to point |
| Ostweg | 240 km | 3,302 m | 61 hr | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
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Guides around Villingen-Schwenningen
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km near Villingen-Schwenningen17
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Villingen-Schwenningen16
- Moderate Hiking Trails near Villingen-Schwenningen9
- Easy Hiking Trails near Villingen-Schwenningen8
- Family-Friendly Hikes near Villingen-Schwenningen8
- Hard Hiking Trails near Villingen-Schwenningen7
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
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Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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