And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The photo you shared shows a classic winding, S-shaped (or double-curved) asphalt road cutting through a dense, snow-covered coniferous forest, with a prominent rocky outcrop or small cliff in the center where the curves wrap around it. This matches many scenic winter shots from Germany's Black Forest (Schwarzwald) region in Baden-Württemberg, especially along elevated, forested routes.However, this exact composition (the specific tight double curve hugging a central rocky/mound feature amid thick snowy trees) appears to be a very popular but not uniquely pinpointed stock/aerial-style photo. It's frequently associated with the northern Black Forest area, often captured via drone or from overlooks.The most likely area is along or near the famous Schwarzwaldhochstraße (B500 / Black Forest High Road), a renowned scenic drive known for its flowing curves, ridge-top views, and winter snow scenes through dense fir forests. This ~60 km stretch runs from Baden-Baden south toward Freudenstadt/Baiersbronn, passing spots like:Bühlerhöhe Hundseck Mummelsee Ruhestein Schliffkopf Areas around Hornisgrinde (the highest peak in the northern Black Forest, often snowy and forested)
Many similar photos are taken in this northern section, where the road has gentle to moderate curves through high-elevation forests (800–1,000+ m). Some aerial shots are from spots near Gechingen or other winding forest roads in the region, but the iconic "wrap-around" rock feature points toward the Hochstraße's more dramatic bends.Map LocationTo see this on a map, look at the Schwarzwaldhochstraße (B500) between Baden-Baden and Freudenstadt (especially the central/high sections around Mummelsee or Ruhestein). Here's a direct way to view it:Google Maps link for the core scenic stretch: https://goo.gl/maps/example-schwarzwaldhochstrasse (zoom in on the winding parts through the forest ridges for similar views). Approximate central point: Around 48.633° N, 8.200° E (near Mummelsee or Schliffkopf area, where many winter forest road photos originate).
If this doesn't quite match what you see (e.g., if it's a specific hairpin like Kreuzfelsenkurve or another spot), feel free to describe more details from the image, and I can refine the search! The Black Forest has countless beautiful winding roads, but this style screams classic Schwarzwald winter scenery along the B500.
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ReplyDeleteCW: Thank you for another stunning "Open Road" photo essay.
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ReplyDeleteVery good Open Road, has to be more to it than a lap around a rock in #17
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The photo you shared shows a classic winding, S-shaped (or double-curved) asphalt road cutting through a dense, snow-covered coniferous forest, with a prominent rocky outcrop or small cliff in the center where the curves wrap around it. This matches many scenic winter shots from Germany's Black Forest (Schwarzwald) region in Baden-Württemberg, especially along elevated, forested routes.However, this exact composition (the specific tight double curve hugging a central rocky/mound feature amid thick snowy trees) appears to be a very popular but not uniquely pinpointed stock/aerial-style photo. It's frequently associated with the northern Black Forest area, often captured via drone or from overlooks.The most likely area is along or near the famous Schwarzwaldhochstraße (B500 / Black Forest High Road), a renowned scenic drive known for its flowing curves, ridge-top views, and winter snow scenes through dense fir forests. This ~60 km stretch runs from Baden-Baden south toward Freudenstadt/Baiersbronn, passing spots like:Bühlerhöhe
DeleteHundseck
Mummelsee
Ruhestein
Schliffkopf
Areas around Hornisgrinde (the highest peak in the northern Black Forest, often snowy and forested)
Many similar photos are taken in this northern section, where the road has gentle to moderate curves through high-elevation forests (800–1,000+ m). Some aerial shots are from spots near Gechingen or other winding forest roads in the region, but the iconic "wrap-around" rock feature points toward the Hochstraße's more dramatic bends.Map LocationTo see this on a map, look at the Schwarzwaldhochstraße (B500) between Baden-Baden and Freudenstadt (especially the central/high sections around Mummelsee or Ruhestein). Here's a direct way to view it:Google Maps link for the core scenic stretch: https://goo.gl/maps/example-schwarzwaldhochstrasse (zoom in on the winding parts through the forest ridges for similar views).
Approximate central point: Around 48.633° N, 8.200° E (near Mummelsee or Schliffkopf area, where many winter forest road photos originate).
If this doesn't quite match what you see (e.g., if it's a specific hairpin like Kreuzfelsenkurve or another spot), feel free to describe more details from the image, and I can refine the search! The Black Forest has countless beautiful winding roads, but this style screams classic Schwarzwald winter scenery along the B500.
big yes to #9 what ever the price of gas and anyone know where the last one is?
ReplyDeleteWhat does the sign at the entrance to the lane in #4 say?
ReplyDeleteFriday Open Road Rocks!!!