Best long trails in Black Forest National Park
The Black Forest National Park was established in 2014 as Baden-Württemberg's first national park. At 10,062 hectares, it occupies a small part of the Black Forest Centre/North Nature Park, which in turn is part of the Black Forest.
There is plenty of unspoilt nature here, idyllic, dark forests and landscapes free from human intervention. The wild heart of the Black Forest is home to many rare animal and plant species. With a bit of luck, you can discover some of them during your hikes along babbling brooks and in the fresh mountain and forest air.
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- 4.5 (380)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrExciting, eventful circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This circular hike offers numerous exciting experiences and natural sights. Right at the beginning, the circular route leads to the impressive Allerheiligen waterfall and the interesting, historic Allerheiligen monastery. It continues through the idyllic Black Forest landscape to the Schliffkopf plateau with impressive panoramic views from its height. Refreshments in the Klosterhof are possible and encouraged. During the...
- 4.6 (79)·Hard·13.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrDemanding Himmelswege circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This wonderful hike requires a good basic level of fitness and sturdy shoes for the different types of trail. Already at the beginning of the route there are steep ascents to be mastered. But the wonderful impressions make up for all the effort. The path leads along the beautiful high moor level through the Bannwald forest and to the Seibelseckle, where you are rewarded with magnificent views along the west path to...
- 4.6 (82)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque circular hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. Good footwear is required for the ascent from Herrenwieser See to Badener Höhe. It starts at the Sand Chapel car park. At the Kurhaus, two paths lead to the east. Taking the right one, it goes through beautiful forest past the sand lake. This can be reached via a little trail. Continue past the town of Herrenwies, recognizable by the striking St. Antonius Church. The Promenandenweg is now a slight ascent to...
- 4.3 (73)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic, popular circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This scenic tour leads to the idyllic Wildsee and the Darmstädter Hütte with a magnificent view on the way back. Right at the beginning it is important to choose the right branch. The wide forest path leads from the car park at Seiblseckle to the Schlappdachhütte. After about 500 meters there is a junction in the road where one has to keep right. At the next junction, take go right in the direction of Gaiskopfweg. Now...
- 4.2 (30)·Hard·27.7 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrThis route is Stage 4 of the Westweg, a long-distance hiking trail from Pforzheim to Basel, which starts in Unterstmatt and ends at the Alexanderschanze. The trail follows the main ridge of the Northern Black Forest through open Grinden landscapes and climbs past the Ochsenstall mountain inn to the Hornisgrinde plateau. It descends to Mummelsee, crosses storm-sculpted slopes at the Darmstädter Hütte and Wildsee, crosses the Schliffkopf and passes the Lothar Trail as well as historic...
- 4.4 (40)·Hard·23.5 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPanoramic high-altitude hike in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. The circular hike starts in Buhlbach and combines several hiking trails into a wonderful and varied tour. It is possible to split the hike into two stages. Halfway there is a place to stay near the Schliffkopf. Highlights: - Lothar Path - Ruhestein National Park Centre - Traub Waterfall
- 4.2 (61)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrImpressive, idyllic circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This wild and romantic hike takes you around the Huzenbachsee. As one of the three cirque lakes in the Black Forest National Park, the body of water arose during the last ice age. The impressive cirque walls with their spectacular rock formations rise above the lake. The lake is not suitable for swimming, but a testimony of what nature does where man does not interfere: wild activity of various birds and other animals,...
- 4.3 (38)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis tour through the Rotmurg Valley starts at the Ruhestein National Park Centre and leads downhill through an idyllic Kerbtal valley to Obertal. The path follows the course of the Rotmurg, which is known for its reddish-coloured stones and gave the valley its name. The tour offers a wealth of flora, from moss cushions in the damp ravines to flowering foxgloves along the way. Historically, the valley was characterised by rafting and glass production, traces of which can still be found in the...
- 4.6 (41)·Hard·14.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistorical Black Forest gourmet trail in the central Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail. Old wood-making paths lead uphill in places. The diverse attractions of the route include historic ointment ovens (for tar and wagon grease), relics of rafting and the imposing deers that can be observed in the game reserve in the Tonbachtal. A special experience is the Kleemisse, a high moor area with very special vegetation. The interesting path continues to...
- 4.0 (14)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. The hike starts at the Lotharpfad car park. The hike first leads to the Schliffkopf with its fantastic views. It then continues through the woods and past various viewpoints to the starting point with the Lotharpfad adventure trail. This explores part of the forest area over which hurricane Lothar swept in 1999. The path leads over ladders, footbridges and stairs through the regenerating nature. Highlights: -...
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The National Park Centre is open from November to April: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm and from May to October: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm.
Transportation
The National Park Centre is located directly on the B500 federal road, the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, and is therefore easy to reach by car and public transport.
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