Ruhestein

#1876 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Town, Mountain pass

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The Ruhestein is a mountain pass between the Murg valley and the Acher valley in the Northern Black Forest. The border between the old Grand Duchy of Baden and the Kingdom of Württemberg ran over the pass, a large sandstone erratic marking the former border. Today it forms the provincial, county and municipal boundary between Baiersbronn and Seebach. The Ruhestein is a rest area for all those who want to cross the mountain ridge from one valley to the other. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°33'40"N, 8°13'17"E

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Baden-WürttembergGermany

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Ruhestein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mummelsee, All Saints Waterfalls, Mariä Krönung, Sankenbach Waterfalls.

2.6 miN
Deep lake with scenic surrounds
Mummelsee, Baden-Baden
67 min walk • Nestled in the enchanting Black Forest of Germany, the Mummelsee is a serene destination that captivates the hearts of travelers visiting the city of Baden-Baden. This picturesque lake, steeped in myth and natural beauty, offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of...
2.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
All Saints Waterfalls, Black Forest National Park
65 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the enchanting Black Forest National Park in Oppenau, Germany, the All Saints Waterfalls (Allerheiligen Wasserfälle) offer a natural spectacle that captivates the hearts of tourists and nature enthusiasts alike.
5.5 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Mariä Krönung, Lautenbach
142 min walk • Mariä Krönung is a Catholic pilgrimage church in Lautenbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where pilgrimage to a miraculous image of Mary was documented in the 14th century. The present church was built in the 15th century in Late-Gothic style, a home for Premonstratensian friars from a dissolved monastery.
7.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Sankenbach Waterfalls, Baiersbronn
189 min walk • The Sankenbach Waterfalls are a cascade southwest of the village of Baiersbronn in the Black Forest in Germany. The Sankenbach flows over the waterfalls, dropping a total of 40 metres.
7.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Sankenbachsee
195 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Black Forest, Sankenbachsee is a serene lake that epitomizes the tranquil beauty of rural Germany. This natural lake, formed by glacial activity, is a hidden gem that attracts nature lovers and hikers seeking respite from the bustle of city...
4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Buhlbachsee, Black Forest National Park
110 min walk • The Buhlbachsee is a tarn in the northern Black Forest on the southwestern edge of the parish of Baiersbronn in the county of Freudenstadt in Baden-Württemberg. Since 1 January 2014 it has been part of the Black Forest National Park.
1.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schliffkopf, Black Forest National Park
46 min walk • The Schliffkopf is a mountain in the Northern Black Forest between Baiersbronn, Ottenhöfen and Oppenau. It is 1,053.6 m above sea level. The Schliffkopf lies on the Black Forest High Road in the National Park and is the site of an eponymous four-star "wellness" hotel.
3.8 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lothar Path, Black Forest National Park
97 min walk • The Lothar Path is a forest experience and educational path in the Schliffkopf Nature Reserve by the Black Forest High Road between Oppenau and Baiersbronn on the B 500 in the Northern Black Forest.
1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wildsee, Black Forest National Park
26 min walk • Wildsee is a small tarn within a cirque in the Black Forest near Baiersbronn, Germany. It is part of the Black Forest National Park and the Wilder See - Hornisgrinde Nature Reserve.
0.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seekopf, Black Forest National Park
22 min walk • The Seekopf is a mountain on the main chain of the Northern Black Forest in Germany between the Upper Rhine Plain and the Murg valley, above Seebach.
3.4 miN
Peak with forest, hiking and skiing trails
Hornisgrinde
87 min walk • The Hornisgrinde, 1,164 m, is the highest mountain in the Northern Black Forest of Germany. The Hornisgrinde lies in northern Ortenaukreis district.