Trekking Rosenplatz Baiersbronn - Camp Kniebis

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

About 400 meters up the forest road to the large intersection at the Holzweg adventure trail. Then on a narrow path zigzagging uphill (yellow diamond). Past the Jörgleshütte to the Kienberg. (At the signpost a detour to the Kienberghütte is recommended, see author tip).

From the signpost descend into the Sankenbach valley (yellow diamond). At the bottom cross the forest road and go to the dam of the Sankenbachsee. Now circle the lake on the southern side (Seensteig). At the lower shelter turn right steeply along the Sankenbach waterfalls to the waterfall hut. There, turn left down the small road about 600 meters (yellow diamond) and then diagonally right follow the narrow path slightly uphill to the signpost "Weihermisse". Continue straight (blue diamond) to the signpost "Prof.-Endris-Weg". There turn right (yellow diamond) and follow signs towards Kniebis/Zwieselberg. Via the signposts "Upper Rotwasser" and "Church path" to B 28 and from there to the Langenhardt bridge.

For a trekking tour in the Black Forest, you usually don't need extensive expedition equipment. However, you should be well prepared and carry the essentials. We have therefore compiled a few equipment tips.

Hiking maps

The Black Forest has an extensive and very well signposted network of trails. Our tour suggestions mainly lead over narrow paths that do not always connect the camps directly. Therefore, we recommend carrying a suitable hiking map which shows further 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 description of the route to the respective camp. In addition, GPS coordinates (UTM WSG 84) are provided for each place. For safety reasons, we therefore recommend a GPS device. Especially in the summer months, with dense shrubbery, it can sometimes be more difficult to find the camp at first try.

 Booking confirmation

With the booking you will receive an invoice, the terms and conditions (AGBs) and the booking confirmation by e-mail. The booking confirmation also contains the description of the last part of the route and the access code for the toilet hut. The booking confirmation must be shown on request to the caretaker of the respective site as well as to forestry administration staff.

 Water

There is no water connection at the camps! Nearby streams do not provide drinking water or are often dry in the summer months. So bring enough water with you and always replenish your supply along the way. Better a few liters too many! Also remember water for cooking and washing. 4-5 liters per person per day should be brought along!

Other items

The following should also not be missing in your backpack:

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

The trekking camps are located away from towns and can only be reached on foot. In the surrounding area, usually nothing can be found – except wild nature. To ensure that 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 make fires only on the designated fire place and to observe the instructions in the user regulations. Empty glass bottles should not be discarded as they can also start fires. Current information on forest fire danger can be found at www.dwd.de/waldbrand.

In an emergency, immediately alert the fire department: Emergency number 112

Severe weather

Entering the forest involves risks. Falling branches and slippery forest floors are not uncommon. Especially 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 trees falling in the forest. Every user must especially inform themselves 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

To enable rescue forces from mountain rescue, fire department or Red Cross to find you quickly in an emergency, an information board indicating the nearest rescue point is attached on the inside of each camp's toilet hut. Stay calm in an emergency, provide first aid and place an emergency call to 112!

When calling, give the following points:

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

If something happens to you on the way, it is important to know that all signposts, in connection with the altitude information, have a location name which can be given as a rescue point when placing an emergency call. Via an online tool from the Digital Trail Management of the Black Forest Association, control centers can locate emergencies in difficult terrain where street 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 bus stop Camp Kniebis:

Kniebis Waldschwimmbad:              Bus line 100 to/from Freudenstadt                                       

                                                              Bus line 7226 to/from Hausach (Mon-Fri)

www.baiersbronn.de

www.ferien-in-freudenstadt.de

From the Kienberghütte (detour from the signpost "Kienberg" about 200 meters) you have a beautiful view over the side valleys of the upper Murg to the Schliffkopf.

Refreshment options: Baiersbronn