Schwarzwaldhochstraße (B500 Black Forest Crest Road)
Germany oldest and most famous scenic tourist road, tracing the high main crest of the Northern Black Forest. Features broad, flawlessly maintained asphalt undulating between 800 and 1,000 meters altitude through dense fir forests, passing the glacial tarn Mummelsee with panoramic vistas over the Rhine Valley and the French Vosges mountains. Toll-free (no vignette required in Germany for passenger vehicles/bikes). Open year-round (winter tires mandatory in snow). Strict police radar patrols on weekend afternoons.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Schwarzwaldhochstraße (B500 Black Forest Crest Road)? ▼
Schwarzwaldhochstraße (B500 Black Forest Crest Road) spans 38 miles and packs approximately 140 curves (3.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 590 ft - 3,399 ft (Hornisgrinde / Ruhestein) and technical rating 6/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Latitude 48.7619, Longitude 8.2408) and finishes at Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Latitude 48.4636, Longitude 8.4117).
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