Best river trails in Forbach

This route is stage 3 of the Westweg, a long-distance trail from Pforzheim to Basel, beginning in Forbach and ending in Unterstmatt. The path climbs from the Murg Valley past the Maria-Hilf-Chapel and the Schwarzenbach Reservoir into the high country of the Northern Black Forest. Hikers pass the pristine Herrenwieser See nature reserve, the Badener Höhe summit with its Friedrichsturm tower, and the Hundseck area before crossing the Hochkopf moorlands to reach Unterstmatt. Overnight stays are...

Picturesque circular route through the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park. From the FriedWald parking lot you go through the Friedwald towards the Schwarzenbachtalsperre. Activities such as swimming, fishing, windsurfing or boat rental are available here. We continue uphill through the forest, around the Herrenwieser Lake and finally back via Herrenwies. Highlights: - FriedWald Badener Höhe - Schwarzenbach Dam - Along the Seebach - Herrenwieser Lake - Saint Anthony

Scenic hike near Forbach, Baden-Württemberg. The tour starts at the Schwarzenbachtalsperre car park through the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park. There is also a bus stop in the immediate vicinity. The impressive dam offers opportunities for swimming, fishing and windsurfing. There is a boat hire centre near the dam wall. Highlights of the circular route: - Schwarzenbach dam & dam wall - Herrenwieser Lake - Zweiseenblick viewpoint - Seekopf summit - Badener Höhe mountain - Badener...

This varied hike is located in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. It starts at the Maria-Hilf chapel in Forbach. The route is very well signposted as it partly follows the third stage of the Westweg (red diamond). Highlights of the hike: - Schwarzenbach dam - Seekopf - Seegraben - Badener Höhe - Herrenwieser Lake

Panoramic section of the Murgleiter long-distance hiking trail. This unspoilt hike leads along breathtaking rock formations and takes hikers past all the historical sights. This stage can be reached by train and bus. Highlights: -Historic wooden bridge -St Mary's Chapel -reservoir -Fall lines -Refreshment stops

Accessible by train/bus

Beautiful hiking and cycling route near Forbach in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. A wonderful, varied circular tour through the idyllic landscape of the Black Forest. The circular route is suitable for cycling or hiking tours. Highlights of the route: - Forbach - Giersteine - Wooden clock bank - Piccolo hut - Badner Saddle - Schwarzenbach Dam - Hunter's Hole - moated castle - Chapel