Trekking Rosenplatz Baiersbronn - Camp Gutellbach

From the Rosenplatz in Baiersbronn follow the hiking trail towards Sankenbachsee (yellow rhombus). At the signpost "Hoferköpfle" turn right uphill and continue through the forest to Bergergrundschanze. Continue on soft, grassy paths with views along the forest edge to the signpost "Heuberg". There turn left uphill to the Heuberg parking lot (yellow rhombus).

Now follow the adventure trail "Holzweg" to the Fegfeuerhütte (viewpoint). Above the hut, take a forest road right and continue for about 1.3 km on an unmarked forest road to Keckenbrunnen. At the spring follow the steep path uphill to the signpost "Höllkopfwegle" (yellow rhombus). A detour to the Höllkopfhütte is possible, about 200 meters.

Now turn right downhill on the forest road (yellow rhombus). After the bend, descend on a narrow path in zigzag fashion into the valley of the Guten Ellbach. At the Grünes Plätzle parking lot, at a sharp angle turn left to the signpost "Ellbachstegle" (yellow rhombus). From there continue straight and in a few meters you will reach the Ellbachhütte, which lies somewhat hidden to the right of the path on the edge of a clearing.

For a trekking tour in the Black Forest, you generally don't need extensive expedition equipment. However, you should be well prepared and carry the essentials. Therefore, we have compiled some equipment tips.

Hiking maps

The Black Forest has an extensive and very well-marked network of trails. Our suggested routes mainly lead over narrow paths that do not always connect the camps directly. We therefore recommend carrying a suitable hiking map that shows other sights, roads, and other important points. You can find a selection of suitable hiking maps in our nature park shop.

 GPS

With the booking confirmation you will receive a detailed route description for the respective camp. In addition, GPS coordinates (UTM WSG 84) are provided for each location. For safety, we recommend using a GPS device. Especially in the summer months, with dense shrubbery, it can sometimes be difficult to find the camp right away.

 Booking confirmation

Upon booking, you will receive an invoice, the general terms and conditions, and the booking confirmation by email. The booking confirmation also contains the directions for the last mile and the access code for the toilet hut. The booking confirmation must be shown upon request to the caretaker of the respective place as well as to forestry staff.

 Water

There is no water connection at the camps! The surrounding streams do not provide drinking water or are often dried up during the summer months. Therefore, bring enough water and replenish it on the way as needed. Better a few liters too many! Also remember water for cooking and washing. 4-5 liters per person per day should be carried!

Other

The following should also not be missing in your backpack:

Clothing: rain jacket, sweater, and sturdy footwear Sleeping: tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag Washing: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, towel, … Food supplies: water container, thermos, cutlery, pocket knife, pot, … Health: first aid kit, personal medications, sunscreen, insect repellent, … Toilet paper Garbage bags Mobile phone ID card If needed: camping stove, can opener, tealight, rope, cord, flashlight, …

The trekking camps are located away from towns and are only accessible on foot. Usually, you will find nothing within the vicinity - except wild nature. To ensure nothing goes wrong during this adventure and the trekking tour becomes a safe pleasure, the most important safety rules should be observed.

Forest fire danger

The main cause of forest fires is careless, negligent behavior in the forest. We therefore ask you to light fires exclusively on the designated fire pits and observe the instructions in the user regulations. Empty glass bottles should not be discarded as they can also ignite fires. Current information on forest fire risk can be found at www.dwd.de/waldbrand.

In case of emergency, call the fire department immediately: Emergency number 112

Severe weather

Entering the forest carries risks. Falling branches and slippery forest ground are not uncommon. In particular during severe weather, there is a risk of life-threatening injuries.

Use of the natural campsites is at your own risk. No liability is assumed for possible damages, especially from falling branches or toppling trees in the forest. Every user must stay informed about severe weather warnings.

We recommend not using the natural campsites during severe weather warnings!

Current situation and forecasts can be found at http://www.unwetterzentrale.de/uwz/badenwuerttembergindex.html.

In case of emergency

So that rescue services from mountain rescue, fire department, or Red Cross can quickly find you in an emergency, an information board is attached inside the toilet hut at each camp, indicating the nearest rescue point. Stay calm in an emergency, provide first aid and make an emergency call at 112!

Provide the following information:

Where did it happen? (Name of the camp and the nearest rescue point) What happened? (Type and severity of injury) How many injured are there? Who is reporting? (Name and your own mobile number) Wait for follow-up questions!

If something happens to you along the way, it is important to know that all signposts have a location name in connection with the elevation data, which can be given as the rescue point when making an emergency call. Using an online tool from the Black Forest Association’s digital trail management, control centers can locate the emergency site during calls in difficult terrain where road navigation no longer helps. https://www.schwarzwaldverein.de/schwarzwald/wanderwege/wegweiser-sind-rettungspunkte

Nearest stop Baiersbronn:

Baiersbronn train station:            S-Bahn 8/81 from Karlsruhe / Freudenstadt

Nearest stop Camp Gutellbach:

Bus stop Zuflucht:                      Bus line 100 from/to Freudenstadt 

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