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The Top 20 Peaks in the Black Forest

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Black Forest is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Black Forest for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Feldberg summit

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Here you stand on the highest elevation in Baden-Württemberg and the highest peak of all German low mountain ranges: the summit of the Feldberg at 1,493 meters. Most of the …

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Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

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Small observation tower with interesting landmarks on the railing, for example sunrise and sunset on solstice days or direction and distance to Kehl, Strasbourg, Vienna or Lima. The view is stunning.

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Bismarck Monument on the Seebuck Summit

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Along with the Feldberg Tower, it is one of the landmarks on the Feldberg: the Bismarck Monument. It was erected in 1895 in honor of the German Chancellor Otto von …

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Path on the Feldberg

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There are so many points you can start. There is the mountain rescue hut. The Bismarck monument, the observation tower with ham museum, the weather station and the platform with the highest point.

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Belchen Summit (1,414 m)

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The Belchen is not the highest mountain, but it is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Black Forest, because it offers visitors a fantastic panoramic view of the …

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Schauinsland Observation Tower

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Beautiful view of the Black Forest, the Vosges, Freiburg and the Alps.

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View of the Schluchsee from the Bildstein

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The Bildstein is one of the best panoramic mountains in the entire Black Forest. From its rocky peak you can enjoy an incomparable panorama, because from no other peak can you admire the Schluchsee in its entirety.

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Herzogenhorn

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From here, you have a panoramic view, including a magnificent view of the Feldberg, Belchen, and the Vosges Mountains. On a clear day, you can even spot the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland's Alps.

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Hohloh Tower (Kaiser Wilhelm Tower)

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In good weather you can see very far in every direction. The tower is definitely worth a visit. For the fear of heights, one can also mention that it does …

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View of the Rhine Valley from Hornisgrinde

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In good weather you can see as far as the Vosges.

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The Top 20 Peaks in the Black Forest

Feldberg summit

Bismarck Tower, Hornisgrinde

Bismarck Monument on the Seebuck Summit

Path on the Feldberg

Belchen Summit (1,414 m)

Schauinsland Observation Tower

View of the Schluchsee from the Bildstein

Herzogenhorn

Hohloh Tower (Kaiser Wilhelm Tower)

View of the Rhine Valley from Hornisgrinde

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