The "Schlawinerweg" (Rascal's Trail) in the Simonswald forest is a family-friendly hiking trail in the Black Forest. Families set out to find Simon's Hat, embarking on a search that includes several stations and playful activities.
The tour of discovery begins with lots of quiz questions. You should wander through the forest with a lot of attention and make sure that no clue to the thief of Simon's hat is lost. The Schlawinerweg in Simonswald is 3,6 kilometers long. The hiking time is approximately 1,5 hours. The highest point of the hiking route is at 524 m. The lowest point is 414 m.
Directions
The starting point of the hiking route is the Gasthaus Rebstock at the Jockenhof village museum in Obersimonswald.
With an increase of 127 m it goes up to the Jockenkreuz. Take care of the hats, don't forget to count them. From there it is important to find the right way with animal clues. Always keep your eyes open, otherwise you will miss something. This is followed by various stations where the children get to know nature and its forest dwellers in a playful way. Never forget to look for Simon's hat on these routes. There's a lot to discover.
A small path leads hikers in the direction of "Wilden Gutach" in the snail forest. Always pay attention to the large and small snails. You never know if you've overlooked something. On the path with a slight incline, you reach the sports playground with barbecue areas, which invites you to take a break.
The children can play freely. Strengthened, you continue along the torrent, where you cross the Stege bridge at the Stegen farm. There the children can put their climbing skills to the test. At the end, pay special attention to who stole Simon's hat. The thief is not far away.
A meadow path takes you back to the starting point.
A successful day
The Schlawinerweg in Simonswald is a beautiful hiking route with children, on which there is a lot to discover. The search for the mascot Simon's hat is a successful expedition with the quiz questions the children have to solve, and not just for the little ones. Legendary animal carvings decorate the hiking trails and information boards explain to hikers how, for example, fallow deer antlers grow. Very nice break areas with wooden huts and benches invite you to linger. Have a nice day of hiking on the Schlawinerweg in the Simonswald.
Further information for hikers:
Directions: From Waldkirch or Elzbach, take the B294 to Gutach-Bleibach, then turn right onto the L173 to Gasthaus Rebstock in Simonswald. From Furtwangen or Gütenbach, take the B500 to Neueck, then continue on the L173.
Parking: The Obersimonswald parking lot is located diagonally opposite the Gasthaus Rebstock.
Public transport: If you are traveling by public transport from Waldkirch and Elzbach, take the Breisgau S-Bahn to Gutach-Bleibach. From there, take bus line 7272 to Simonswald Gasthaus Rebstock. Have a safe journey.
