Gerstenhalm

Gerstenhalm is a scenic viewpoint in Horben, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg. Gerstenhalm is situated nearby to the peak Hörnle, as well as near Hohbühl.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schauinsland and Sankt Agatha.

Schauinsland

Peak

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The Schauinsland is a mountain in the Black Forest with an elevation of 1,284 m above sea level. It is a popular destination for day trips. Due to the high amount of silver mining, it was previously known as "Erzkasten"; the name "Schouwesland" first appeared in 1347. Schauinsland is situated 3½ km east of Gerstenhalm.

Sankt Agatha

Church

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Sankt Agatha is a church, which is situated 2 km north of Gerstenhalm.

Schauinslandbahn

Station

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The Schauinslandbahn is a gondola lift in the Black Forest area of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It links a lower station in the municipality of Horben, near the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, with an upper station near the summit of the Schauinsland mountain. Schauinslandbahn is situated 2 km northeast of Gerstenhalm.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include St. Ulrich’s Priory in the Black Forest and Sölden.

St. Ulrich’s Priory in the Black Forest

Village

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St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest was a priory of Cluny Abbey founded in the valley of the River Möhlin in the Black Forest in about 1083. St. Ulrich is now part of the municipality of Bollschweil, in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.