Your gravel adventure — Black Forest Cycle Route

Your gravel adventure on the Black Forest Cycle Path begins at the south exit of Karlsruhe Central Station and is relatively flat for the first few kilometers. A few moderate climbs follow, which are ideal for warming up.



After you have curled up comfortably, you crank up the first long climb to the spa… read more

The second stage takes you through the beautiful Murg Valley, one of the largest and deepest valleys in the Black Forest. After this wildly romantic and almost flat section along the Murg, your calves will be challenged again.



After Raumünzach, a long climb begins that takes you to the Black Forest High… read more

The third stage begins with a fantastic ascent through the Buhlbachtal. Arrived in Kniebis you have already completed the longest climb of this stage. It continues on paved bike paths to the village of Zwieselberg.



Here follows a real gravel paradise: On a secluded gravel path you cycle with lots of curves… read more

The fourth stage begins with an idyllic ascent through the Buchental, which leads past lonely farms and gets really steep at the end.



Arrived at the top of the Landwassereck, it is wavy, but much more relaxed. There follows a section through charming moss-covered forests where you will meet few other… read more

The fifth stage is characterized by frequent changes between steep climbs and descents. From Titisee-Neustadt, the Black Forest Cycle Path leads up towards Hochfirst. From here you have great views of Lake Titisee.



Then you take the pretty Bärental under your tunnels and turn off just before the Feldsee… read more

The sixth and last stage is much more downhill than uphill, but don't underestimate the last few meters of altitude: they're really tough.



Immediately after you start at Wiedener Eck, Gravel fans will get their money's worth. The passage over the Eisenbläueweg is a dream. As the route continues, you will… read more