Best moderate trails in Freiburg im Breisgau

Popular, idyllic circular hiking trail in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. This route leads through the Freiburg Castle Gardens, on the Schlossberg near Freiburg. From here the Schlossberg tower can be climbed and fantastic views over the beautiful city of Freiburg can be enjoyed. In the heart of Freiburg, the route begins with a rewarding, steep ascent from the Schwabentorsteg. There are parking spaces or you can travel by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Small cannon placa -...

Panoramic and historical hiking trail in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful circular route starts from the parking lot in the Stadtgarten. It can also be reached by bus and train. First, you reach the Ludwigshöhe viewing platform, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Hirzberg, where the route then changes to the keep-fit path to the Sankt Ottilien chapel. There you can stop at the St. Ottilien Forest restaurant. Highlights: - city garden - Ludwigshöhe viewing...

Panoramic hike to the Kybfelsen, Baden-Württemberg. The Kybfelsen rock towers above Freiburg's east, where a castle was enthroned in the early Middle Ages and only a few remains of its walls remain today. The trail can be started from several places in Freiburg. The Brombeerweg trail leads steadily uphill past some of the region's mountains to the Kybfelsensteig trail. This is also a popular technical mountain bike trail. The descent is via the Kybfelsenweg back onto the...

Popular, exciting hiking trail near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. This route leads from the center of Freiburg on a comfortable forest path over the Schlossberg to the pilgrimage chapel of St. Ottilien. Although the entire trail runs through a beautiful mixed forest, some great views can still be expected. The path is primarily extensive and ideal for larger group excursions. Highlights: - St. Ottilien pilgrimage chapel - Ludwigshöhe

This gentle loop begins at the Waldsee, a quiet lake tucked at the base of the Sternwald forest. The trail invites visitors to wander through a landscape of towering Beech and Oak trees, which serve as the "green lungs" of Freiburg. The highlight is the Wasserschlössle, a beautiful red sandstone building from 1895. Though it looks like a fairytale castle with its ornate turrets, it is actually a clever water reservoir that uses gravity to supply the city below.

Popular circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg Pure nature and lots of culture is what this beautiful circular route south of Freiburg im Breisgau says. The path leads through two smaller nature reserves (Jennetal and Vogelsang) and up the Schneeberg and Schönberg mountain ranges. The landscape that is so typical of the Black Forest is particularly appealing, with its magnificent fir trees, meadows and mountains. Traces of the earlier mining can be found at the "Grube...

Popular scenic hiking trail near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. From St. Georgen it goes along vineyards on narrow forest paths up to the ruins of Schneeburg. On the way back, the Schönberger Hof restaurant is a good place to stop and rest. The Freiurg-Sankt Georgen train station is nearby, so it is possible to travel there and back by train. Highlights of the hike: - View from Schneeberg - Ruins of Schneeburg - Natural paths

Scenic, idyllic circular route on the edge of the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. From Herdern, the route first leads to the Zähringer Burg keep with a fantastic panoramic view of the region. The castle is the ruin of a hilltop castle on a foothill of the Roßkopf. Today the castle is a restaurant serving seasonal delicacies from the region. The route continues through idyllic woodland and along the Hebsackweg trail back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views -...

Idyllic, varied circular route near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. From Freiburg, the route leads through the nearby forest landscape, along babbling brooks and with a detour to the historic Zähringer Burg. At Zähringen Castle and along the route, there are numerous opportunities for a cosy stop-off at an inn. The route is poorly marked in places. Highlights of the circular route: - View of Freiburg - Zähringer castle keep - War memorial

Popular loop trail in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This loop trail south of Freiburg im Breisgau connects small towns such as Wonnhalde, Langackern and Au to form a relaxed route. The first half of the hike runs through the forest, the second part through meadows, urban areas and along the edges of the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Wonnhaldeweiher - Quiet forest and meadow paths - Luisenhoehe