Best trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
Want to find the best trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 680 great trails for hiking, walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from fellow nature lovers.
Ready for your next adventure? Explore one of 69 easy hiking trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park that are ideal for the whole family. Looking for elevation? Trails in this park range from 11 to 16,285 meters of elevation gain. Whatever you have planned, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Southern Black Forest Nature Park.
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- 4.5 (842)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrHistorical and varied circular hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The Höllental valley is famous for its waterfalls and its gorge (Ravenna). This beautiful hike starts at the car park at the Ravennahaus and begins with the ascent through the Ravenna Viaduct to the Ravenna Gorge, a narrow side valley of the Höllental. This section runs along a beautiful hiking trail that playfully follows the river. Around every bend, it is possible to catch a glimpse of a beautiful...
- 4.7 (951)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic, certified premium hiking trail in the Upper Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This circular trail is one of the Black Forest gourmet trails. Stunning views and impressive nature make this trail exciting and varied from the first to the last step. It starts at the Haus der Natur. The route leads along the Franz-Klarmeyer-Weg via the Bismarck monument to Feldberg. Here you can enjoy the marvellous view before the descent to the Baldenweger Hütte begins. There you can stop for a bite...
- 4.2 (340)·Moderate·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This short hike leads from Triberg to the most famous waterfalls in Germany. With a total height of 163 m and seven steps, the Triberg waterfalls offer an impressive sight, especially when the snow melts. Three signposted paths lead from the city to the waterfalls, which can be accessed all year round for an entrance fee. When there is snow and ice, only the main path is usually passable. There is a charge for parking at the...
- 4.5 (381)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, multi-faceted hiking trail in the Upper Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The starting point of this tour can be reached from Hinterzarten railway station and leads through the beautiful Ravenna Gorge - a narrow, steep side valley of the Höllental. The River Ravenna carves its way through here, repeatedly forming cascades and waterfalls. The hike is one of the most popular tours in the Upper Black Forest and is suitable for families with older children. The gorge is generally a...
- 3.9 (379)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis beautiful walk takes you all the way round Lake Titisee. Surrounded by the sights of the tourist attractions, you can enjoy the fantastic views across the deep-blue waters of the lake and the rolling hills in the background. On warm days, the blue lake offers a refreshing dip, and there are plenty of places to stop for a rest and refreshments along the way. The route passes through a small wooded area, but the majority of the walk follows tarmac roads and fine-gravel paths. In the...
- 4.6 (187)·Moderate·3.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike to the Ravenna Gorge, Baden-Württemberg. Starting at Hofgut Sternen, this hiking trail leads through the Ravenna Gorge. The starting point is at the Hofgut or the Höllsteig bus stop in the lower Hölltal valley. The large and small Ravenna waterfalls are particular highlights. The Ravenna Gorge is signposted with a yellow diamond. After passing the old bridge dating back to 1834, the route climbs steeply uphill on partly stony paths to the Ravenna. Highlight: - Large and...
- 4.6 (346)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrGreat circular trail in the Black Forest, Baden Württemberg. The name says it all on this varied route, which partly follows the famous Black Forest Gorge Trail: Along impressive rock galleries and rugged limestone walls, you go upstream along the Gauchach, past waterfalls through three gorges. The tour can be shortened individually. The challenging Enge gorge can be bypassed, for example, by taking the turnoff towards Bachheim shortly after the mouth of the Gauchach, and so the path leads...
- 4.5 (283)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Todtnau, Baden-Württemberg. This circular route leads to one of the highest natural waterfalls in Baden-Württemberg. The short but idyllic circular hike guides along picturesque meadow paths to the Todtnauer waterfall, the church of St. Johannes Baptiste and the glass-blowers court in Aftersteg. There are always fantastic views along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Chapel of Saint Anna - Waterfall - Glassblowing courtyard
- 4.5 (271)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Baden Württemberg This scenic High Black Forest gourmet trail is a certified premium hiking trail. From the hiking car park in Wolfsgrund, the route leads along mostly narrow paths through the northern slopes of the lake from one fantastic vantage point to the next. In addition to a great view of the Schluchsee, it is possible to see as far as the Swiss Alps from here on a clear day. From the Ahaberg, it then slowly goes...
- 4.7 (167)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular hike in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. The Feldsee, also called Feldbergsee, is located east of Freiburg im Breisgau at the foot of the Feldberg at 1110 m above sea level. M. All sides of the cirque lake, known as the dark eye, can be discovered via the circular route. Since it is quite high, the lake freezes completely in winter. The almost black, cold water of the Feldsee is low in nutrients and rich in oxygen, and home to unique, specialized flora and fauna. A protective...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Southern Black Forest Nature Park is Ravenna Gorge Trail which has a 4.5 star rating from 842 reviews. This trail is 6.3 km long with an elevation gain of 239 m.
What is the longest trail in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Southern Black Forest Nature Park is Schwarzwaldcross - Biedermann-Route. This trail is estimated to be 455.9 km long.
How many trails are in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
There are 680 trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park.These trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Schwarzwaldcross - Biedermann-Route has the most elevation gain with 16,285 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Westweg (West), which has 10,345 m of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 139 camping trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park and the most popular is Titisee Loop with an average 3.9 star rating from 379 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 77 running trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park and the most popular is Black Forest Railway Adventure Trail with an average 4.4 star rating from 127 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 149 biking trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park and the most popular is Zum Kybfelsen with an average 4.8 star rating from 49 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 329 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Feldbergsteig (Recreational Trail), Schluchseer Jägersteig, Titisee Circular Route, Belchensteig Trail and Caritashaus Feldsee Circular.
Are there any trails with waterfalls in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 108 trails with waterfalls in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Ravenna Gorge Trail, Feldbergsteig (Recreational Trail), Triberg Waterfalls, Hinterzarten - Ravenna Gorge and Mittlere Ravenna.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 228 trails with scenic viewpoints in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Feldbergsteig (Recreational Trail), Hinterzarten - Ravenna Gorge, Menzenschwander Geißenpfad, Black Forest Railway Adventure Trail and Schluchsee Circular Route.
Are there any trails with ponds in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 80 trails with ponds in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Hinterzarten - Ravenna Gorge, Wutach Gorge, Wutach Gorge, Schluchtensteig Stage 2: Blumberg - Schattenmühle and Hinterzarten and Titisee.
Are there any trails with weather shelters in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 108 trails with weather shelters in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Schluchseer Jägersteig, Rötenbachschlucht, Sankt Märgen to Zweribach Waterfalls, Belchen Circular Route and Kälbelescheuer-Nonnenmattweiher.
Are there any trails with springs in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 108 trails with springs in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Three Gorges Hike, Menzenschwander Geißenpfad, Sankt Märgen to Zweribach Waterfalls, Zweribachwasserfälle and Feldberg - Fahler Waterfall.
Are there any trails with huts in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 98 trails with huts in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Schluchseer Jägersteig, Menzenschwander Geißenpfad, Schluchsee Circular Route, Schauinsland Circular Route and Panoramatour am Schauinsland.
Are there any trails with cliffs in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 42 trails with cliffs in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Schluchsee Circular Route, Wutach Gorge, Wutach Gorge, Waldsee - Wasserschlössle and Schluchtensteig Stage 2: Blumberg - Schattenmühle.
Are there any trails with gorges in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 2 trails with gorges in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Todtmoos Lebküchlerweg and Schluchtensteig Stage 2: Blumberg - Schattenmühle.
Are there any trails with castles in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 150 trails with castles in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Wutach Gorge, Wutach Gorge, Rötteln Castle - Rümminger Moos, Schluchtensteig Stage 2: Blumberg - Schattenmühle and Hornwald - Hochburg Circular.
Are there any trails with beaches in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 27 trails with beaches in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Schluchseer Jägersteig, Schluchsee Circular Route, Bildstein - Schluchsee Ostufer, Schluchsee - Ostufer ab Unteraha and Schluchtensteig Stage 4: Fischbach - St. Blasien.
Are there any trails with picnic areas in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 74 trails with picnic areas in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Sankt Märgen to Zweribach Waterfalls, Zweribachwasserfälle, Zweribach and Hirschbach Falls, Hochschwarzwälder Hirtenpfad and Hornwald - Hochburg Circular.
Are there any trails with caves in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 18 trails with caves in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Black Forest Railway Adventure Trail, Waldpfad Groppertal, Schluchtensteig Stage 1: Stühlingen - Blumberg, Westweg Stage 12 West: Kandern to Basel and Wolftristkopf und Erdmannshöhle.
Are there any trails with lakes in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 57 trails with lakes in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Feldbergsteig (Recreational Trail), Titisee Loop, Feldsee Lake Circular, Titisee Circular Route and Caritashaus Feldsee Circular.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 43 trails with historical ruins in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Triberg Waterfall, Wutach Gorge, Gauchach Gorge Trail, Kybfelsen from Guenterstal and Zum Kybfelsen.
Are there any trails with dams in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 28 trails with dams in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Schluchsee Circular Route, South Side of the Schluchsee, Drei Seen Tour von Hinterzarten, Schluchtensteig: Schluchsee-St. Blasien and Urach - Burgruine Neu-Fürstenberg - Linacher Stausee.
Are there any trails with historical monuments in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 17 trails with historical monuments in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Baden Castle Circular Route, Westweg Stage 11 West: Wiedener Eck - Kandern, Journey of St. Ulrich, Hochblauen Summit and Gieshübel - Köhler - St. Ulrich.
Are there any trails with rivers in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 103 trails with rivers in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Ravenna Gorge Trail, Hinterzarten - Ravenna Gorge, Ravenna Gorge - Hinterzarten Loop, Ravennaschlucht mit Ausblick auf Breitnau and Haßlach Gorge from Kappeln Shooting Range.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 57 trails with archaeological sites in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including Sankt Märgen to Zweribach Waterfalls, U(h) rwaldpfad Rohrhardsberg, Rötteln Castle - Rümminger Moos, Panoramic Trail: St. Märgen - St. Peter and Westweg Stage 7: Hausach - Wilhelmshöhe.
Are there any trails with canals in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
Yes, there are 4 trails with canals in Southern Black Forest Nature Park, including From the Märkt Weir to Alsace and the Petite Camargue, Bad Säckingen- Albbruck Runde, Vom Japanischen Tor über Rickenbach und Hottingen and Donau-Radweg (D-Route 6) Etappe 1: Weil am Rhein - Laufenburg (Baden).
Activities
- Backpacking trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Bike touring trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Bird watching trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Camping trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Horse riding trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Mountain biking trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Road biking trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Running trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Scenic driving trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Walking trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
Attractions
- Beach trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Cave trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- City walks in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Easy trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Event trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Forest trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Hard trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Lake trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Long trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Moderate trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- River trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Short trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Trails with historic sites in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Trails with no dogs in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Trails with views in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Waterfall trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Wildflower trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Wildlife trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
Suitability
- Child-friendly trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Dog-friendly trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Partially paved trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Paved trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Trails for dogs on lead in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
- Wheelchair-friendly trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
Points of interest
- Feldsee
- Feldberg
- Menzenschwander Albtal
- Dietfurter Wasserfall (Schleierwasserfall)
- Oberes Gutachtal
- Gutachtal
- Wutachschlucht
- Strand Amalienruhe
- Bühlberg
- Wutach
- Belchen
- Aha
- Schonach-Wasserfall
- Rötenbachschlucht
- Obere Lotenbachfälle
- Unterer Lotenbachfall
- Oberer Zweribachfall
- Unterer Zweribachfall
- Alpirsbach-Wasserfall
- Triberger Wasserfälle