Best lake trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald

Popular, picturesque circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This popular hike leads directly around the Schluchsee lake, past the Amalienruhe with its stunning views and numerous small stretches of beach. If the weather is fine, you can take a few short breaks and go for a swim. The route leads along quiet, unspoilt paths surrounded by native woodland. Part of the route runs alongside a busy road. Highlights of the circular route: - Views over the Schluchsee - Black Forest...

Impressive scenic hiking trail through the Nonnenmattweiher nature reserve near Hinterheubronn in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The hike is easily accessible by bus and train (Haldenhof bus stop) and is ideal for a day trip from Freiburg im Breisgau. For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. The hiking trail starts at the Haldenhof car park in Hinterheubronn. It then leads along atmospheric forest and alpine paths in a southerly direction around...

Unique, exciting circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This wonderful loop offers incredible variety and fantastic views. The route leads through the depths of the Black Forest up to the Feldberg, along bodies of water, waterfalls and idyllic bridges. There are refreshment stops at the start and end points. The route is particularly recommended in the summer months. Snow and ice can occur here, especially in winter, which requires a high degree of surefootedness. Under these...

Popular, idyllic hiking trail at Schluchsee, Baden-Württemberg. This hike leads along the largest lake in the Black Forest - the Schluchsee. The route starts in Unteraha and leads to Unterkrummen via the lake path. The Schluchsee is formed by damming up the Schwarza river and you can enjoy nature along its banks. Swimming is of course absolutely worthwhile on warm days. The route can be reached by bus or train (Aha railway station is within walking distance) Highlights of the route: -...

Idyllic circular hike in Schönau in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The Kreuzweg car park is a wonderful starting point for this circular tour. The charming tour is located in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park and leads to the Nonnenmattweiher, a lake dammed up by a dam. Highlights of the tour: - Nonnenmattweiher - Great views

This route follows stage 10 of the Westweg, a long-distance trail from Pforzheim to Basel, beginning in Hinterzarten and ending at the Wiedener Eck. The path traverses the romantic Zartenbachtal before climbing an alpine trail past the Feldsee lake cliffs. Hikers cross the treeline to reach the 1,495-meter Feldberg summit, which rewards them with panoramic views stretching from the Voges mountains to the Alps. The trail then descends past the St. Wilhelmer Hütte, follows the Stübenwasen ridge...

This route follows stage 5 of the Schluchtensteig and connects St. Blasien with Todtmoos on a scenically diverse section. The hike first leads up to the Lehenkopf Tower, which offers wide views of the St. Blasien Dome, before crossing the open mountain meadows of the Hotzenwald. Special highlights include the idyllic Klosterweiher pond and the glacial high valley of Ibach with panoramic views stretching all the way to the Swiss Alps, followed by a switchback-filled descent through the...

Relaxed, panoramic hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This wonderful tour along the largest lake in the Black Forest runs along the lakeshore. There are always fantastic views around the Schluchsee and the opposite shore. Highlights of the hike: - Schluchsee east shore - Amalienruhe - Fountain on the church square - Schluchsee beach

This route follows stage 4 of the Schluchtensteig and connects Oberfischbach with St. Blasien on a particularly scenic section. The hike leads up to the rocky summit of the Bildstein, the highest point of the entire trail, which offers a sweeping view over Lake Schluchsee all the way to the Alps. After descending to the lakeshore, the path runs through dense coniferous forests and the wildly romantic Windberg Gorge before ending directly in front of the imposing dome of St....

Wonderful, idyllic hike at Schluchsee, Baden-Württemberg. This picturesque circular hike leads along the south side of Lake Schluchsee, with a short detour into the Black Forest. The route begins on the west side and ends at the dam on the east side before returning to the start. Highlights of the circular hike: - Schluchsee dam - View over the Schluchsee and Black Forest