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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Hochschwarzwald

Hochschwarzwald’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Hochschwarzwald. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Feldsee

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The Feldsee is a must-see that you should definitely plan for – not only because of its fascinating nature and its history, but also because of the breathtaking surroundings in the raised moor. :)

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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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Ravenna Gorge

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You're never really alone there, but that doesn't matter at all. The gorge is awesome 🤘

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Wutach Gorge

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We hiked in the Wutachschlucht from the Wutachmühle to the Schattenmühle (around 13 kilometers). Good footwear and sure-footedness are recommended. Some passages are quite narrow, rocky and slippery. Walking sticks …

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Great Ravenna Waterfall

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The largest waterfall in the Ravenna Gorge. You can only get there directly off the path. Surefootedness is definitely required.

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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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Gauchach Gorge

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The Gauchach is for me personally the nicer part of the gorge! Here you often walk very close to the water, sometimes it is even necessary to walk over stones …

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Karl-Egon-Way

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An ascent and descent reminiscent of Alpine trails, all this in a low mountain range. In wet seasons, surefootedness is required (risk of slipping). Absolutely worth the hike in autumn, …

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Schluchsee east shore

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A wonderful promenade stretches along the northeastern shore of Lake Schluchsee. The view stretches far across the lake to the opposite shore. Those who prefer a more natural setting can also walk along the beach, which is just as enjoyable.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Hochschwarzwald

Feldsee

Feldberg summit

Ravenna Gorge

Wutach Gorge

Great Ravenna Waterfall

Path on the Feldberg

Belchen Summit (1,414 m)

Gauchach Gorge

Karl-Egon-Way

Schluchsee east shore

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