Silence That Touches the Heart

Guided Hike: “Nothing earthly is eternal, but everything earthly can become a symbol of the eternal!” We’ll start at the Freibad parking lot in Obertal-Buhlbach (head toward “Buhlbachsaue,” then turn left at house no. 13). We’ll hike along forest and woodland trails to Lake Buhlbach. Let’s allow ourselves to be moved by the stillness of contemplation and the breath of eternity at this ancient cirque lake, once shaped by glaciers. Following a rustic trail, we’ll walk along the Karwand up to the refuge. There, we’ll enjoy the altitude and the vast expanse before returning via the Seensteig trail back down into the Buhlbach Valley to the Lärchenhütte and our starting point. The old passes away and forms the foundation upon which the new can emerge and grow. This becomes evident on our pilgrimage hike. Difficulty: Route length approx. 15 km, 350 meters of elevation gain, walking time approx. 5 hours Requirements: Registration is required at www.kirche-nationalpark-schwarzwald.de or by phone at +49 7841 668403. Equipment: Good physical condition, sure-footedness, sturdy footwear, possibly hiking poles, a packed lunch, and plenty of drinks. Distance: approx. 15 km, 350 meters of elevation gain, walking time: approx. 5 hours.