Self-catering bliss on Germany’s Black Forest pleasure trails

The Alde God Panorama Tour in Sasbachwalden takes you on 9.7 kilometers through the vineyards of the Ortenau around the charming flower, wine and half-timbered village in the middle Black Forest. Vineyards, meadows, waterfalls and forests as well as the changing views of the white-black framework of… read more

From the Ruhestein near Seebach you hike on the Bosensteiner Almpfad for a good ten kilometers through primeval forests and over panoramic meadows and pastures. The distant views can be enjoyed particularly well from the sky loungers. As befits an alpine path, you can enjoy regional delicacies and chilled drinks along the way.

A head for heights, surefootedness and sturdy footwear are required on the Black Forest pleasure trail, Karlsruher Grat. The highlight of this approximately twelve kilometer long tour through a wild and romantic waterfall valley is the 700 meter long alpine path over the rugged rock ridge. Above you… read more

Passing by schnapps and wine fountains, the gourmet trail Baiersbronner Panoramasteig takes you 14 kilometers across the sun terrace of the Murgtal. In the hiking hut Panoramastüble of the Hotel Löwen in Schwarzenberg there is a regional Vesper, coffee and cake.

The 14-kilometer gourmet trail Baiersbronner Sankenbachsteig leads you on natural paths to the Sankenbachsee and the Sankenbacher waterfalls. Definitely recommendable: A stop in the rustic, serviced Glasmännlehütte at 777 meters altitude with panoramic views over Baiersbronn.

The premium path leads you on lonely paths through light-flooded forests, over lush orchards and past rippling brooks with constantly changing perspectives on Baden's number one wine location. Enjoy the view of the expansive Rhine plain, behind which the Vosges tower. And marvel at the panoramic view… read more

In the mountain district of Durchbach, you will encounter stately Black Forest courtyards with centuries of family history, immerse yourself in dark forests and cross lush green orchards and deeply carved valleys - pure Black Postcard idyll! Let yourself be inspired by the diversity of the landscape… read more

Water, forest and meadows: on this almost 14 kilometer long hike you can expect a lot of variety around the valley of the "Wild Rench". The starting point is the hiking car park "Weiherplatz" in Bad Griesbach. You walk along the banks of the rushing rench, past small waterfalls and idyllic rest areas… read more

Black Forest as if from a picture book: During this eleven-kilometer hike, you will get to know the Black Forest Trail starting in Bad Peterstal. The tour starts at the station. You walk along the streambed of the Rench until you start the ascent to the forest via a staircase. The leaves of the trees… read more

What a heavenly hike: on root paths, across green meadows and soft moss to wonderful views, unique rest areas and lots of Black Forest. The Himmelsteig takes you over ten varied kilometers through the area around Bad Peterstal.



The tour starts at the parking lot of the Bad Peterstal spa park. The path… read more

The interplay of enjoyment and hiking pleasure characterizes the Harmersbach Vesperweg. The circular route around Oberharmersbach in the central Black Forest takes you 14.5 kilometers.



In “Danises Hofladen” the backpack can be filled with regional specialties - for gourmet breaks. Because the route has… read more

The 14-kilometer Hahn-und-Henne-Runde in Zell am Harmersbach leads across meadow paths and sometimes through mossy, sometimes through light pine forests. Lovingly designed benches and rest areas in the well-known cock and hen look invite you to linger at the most beautiful vantage points.

The Hausacher Bergsteig is a challenging, approximately 14-kilometer trail in moderate altitudes between 246 and 581 meters. It offers picturesque views of the mountains around the Kinzig Valley and on the way invites Wanderkühlschränke for a break.

In the middle of the home of the Bollenhut the Gutacher Tälersteig leads you. Around Gutach in the central Black Forest, you hike on the circular trail for 14 kilometers over mountains and valleys. The open coniferous and mixed forests give you again and again beautiful views of the valley landscape.

On this promising premium hiking trail you dive deep into the Middle Ages. The tour takes you around the Schramberg valley town and past the Falkenstein and Hohenschramberg castle ruins. Also on the way is the Falkensteiner chapel, which contains one of the most beautiful lamentation groups in southern… read more

The "Auerhahnweg" in the Schramberg district of Tennenbronn takes you over ten kilometers through beautiful forests and along idyllic meadow paths in the central Black Forest.



At the beginning of the 20th century there was still a large capercaillie population. Installations and information bring the… read more

The Säbelthoma - a former village policeman - takes you on a hike through fragrant forests and takes you to the mystical Mathisleweiher. You will come to the most beautiful viewpoints and learn everything from the old stories around Hinterzarten.

On the Belchensteig you can enjoy wide views from the most beautiful panoramic mountain in the Black Forest. From the Belchen you can see the snow-capped Swiss Alps across the Rhine plain to the Vosges. Along the premium hiking trail you will always find places to sit and rest for your snack with first… read more