Best wildlife trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald

An impressive hike that offers not only the natural spectacle of the roaring Todtnau Waterfalls, but also a real thrill on the ‘Blackforestline’ suspension bridge. For a fee, you can start the walk from the car park.

Spectacular high Black Forest gourmet path, Baden-Württemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail that leads to the impressive Menzenschwander waterfalls. This hike through the Black Forest leads through idyllic heathland, pastures and meadows, as well as some typical old Black Forest farms, whose cattle graze the landscape in a natural way (if you prick up your ears, you can hear the sound of goat bells wafting through the landscape). The route begins at the Mösle hiking car park...

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...

Popular, panoramic circular hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This circular route begins in Horben and leads to the local mountain of Freiburg im Breisgau, the Schauinsland. With its limitless views, this mountain lives up to its name. Characterized by a diverse landscape, with two beautiful ponds, a quarry and the particularly attractive Kerbacher Loch gorge with its picturesque stream, this area has a lot to offer. If you want to make the way easier, you can take the...

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...

Enchanting, child-friendly circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This eventful circular route leads through the Bernauer Taubenmoos. The raised bog landscape of mosses, ferns and grasses gives the forest landscape its very special, "magical" character. There are numerous stations along the trail with information, games, stories and climbing trees. With its natural paths, gnarled roots, thick blankets of moss and enchanting bridges and footbridges, the circular route is a...

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: -...

Interesting, panoramic circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. On this circular route around Todtnauberg, the road leads along idyllic paths past picturesque viewpoints and beautiful landscapes typical of the Black Forest. The trail is named after the German philosopher Martin Heidegger, whose holiday home is passed on the hike. Several plaques along the route provide information about the life and work of the philosopher. Highlights of the circular hike: - Idyllic nature -...

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...