{"id":36858,"date":"2025-06-09T18:56:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christinaschlegl.de\/?p=36858"},"modified":"2025-06-09T18:56:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:56:05","slug":"schluchstensteig-etappe-drei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christinaschlegl.de\/en\/kategorien\/kultur\/schluchstensteig-etappe-drei","title":{"rendered":"Schluchstensteig: Stage three"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Next Morning \u2013 Goodbye Schattenm\u00fchle<\/strong>
\nThe next morning, we\u2019re really not sad to be leaving the Schattenm\u00fchle behind. Just a few steps from the accommodation, a steep path to the right leads us back onto the hiking trail. Today\u2019s stage takes us from Schattenm\u00fchle to Fischbach. We don\u2019t yet know that tonight we\u2019ll be enjoying the best meal of the entire vacation! But first, we approach today\u2019s stage with a bit of respect\u2014it includes a total of 700 meters of elevation gain.<\/p>\n

Onward to the R\u00e4uberschl\u00f6ssle<\/strong>
\nThe first part of the route leads us along a path lined with plenty of larkspur flowers. According to the guide, today\u2019s highlight is supposed to be the so-called R\u00e4uberschl\u00f6ssle, a small ruin perched on a rock above the Wutach river. Once we arrive, I have to admit the view is just \u201cmeh\u201d in my opinion. So we move on quickly\u2014before the crowds clog the trail.<\/p>\n

We descend to the Stallegger Bridge, a renovated covered wooden bridge, which I actually find much more interesting. Then we pass the hydroelectric power station of the same name\u2014the oldest river power plant in Baden.<\/p>\n

Next, we come across a beautiful rest spot right by the Wutach. After a short break, it\u2019s uphill again until we reach the confluence of the R\u00f6tenbach stream. We cross the Wutach at this point and continue toward the Haslach confluence, eventually entering the Haslach Gorge. This stretch of the Schluchtensteig is again stunningly beautiful and picturesque. From the H\u00f6lloch rock, we enjoy a magnificent view into the gorge. We descend to the M\u00fchlenrundweg trail and continue along a lovely brook and past a waterfall heading toward Lenzkirch.<\/p>\n

Coffee and Cake Break<\/strong>
\nWe can hardly believe it\u2014reaching Lenzkirch means we can finally take a proper lunch break: sitting down with coffee, cake, and all the treats the heart desires! Even better, we can stock up on supplies at the local supermarket. Jackpot! With full stomachs and well-stocked backpacks, we set off toward the day\u2019s final destination. The only catch: most of the elevation gain is still ahead of us!<\/p>\n

Climbing at K\u00e4skessele<\/strong>
\nJust after Schwende, right by the Schwendehof K\u00e4skessele, things get tough. The trail is nothing but uphill\u2014and steep! Once we reach the playground at the top, we take a moment to catch our breath, have a drink, and then enjoy the descent to Hotel Hirschen. And this place is really good\u2014fantastic restaurant, great terrace, beautiful surroundings!<\/p>\n

Black Forest at Its Best<\/strong>
\nAfter a shower, the sun comes out in full force. Before dinner, I want to take a quick look around the village of Fischbach\u2014and I\u2019m blown away! I walk a bit toward Schluchsee. What a panorama! I just want to stay here forever, exactly as it is now: the sunlit meadows, the gorgeous backdrop, the abundance of spring flowers. What a feeling. But sadly, we have a dinner reservation at 7 p.m.\u2014otherwise, I would love to stay longer.<\/p>\n

Asparagus with Kratzete<\/strong>
\nBack at the restaurant, my eyes land on a dish of asparagus with Kratzete (a type of shredded pancake). First, there’s a fabulous Fl\u00e4dlesuppe (pancake soup)\u2014nothing like the one from the day before! Then comes the asparagus, pancake strips, and pike-perch. It\u2019s heavenly! Every bite is pure joy. What a dream day: an amazing hike, a perfect lunch break, and now this dinner. A day worth remembering!<\/p>\n