Best hard trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
Explore the most popular hard trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (199)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrMultifaceted, certified premium hiking trail in the southern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This route is a Black Forest gourmet trail. In 2020 it was voted the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany. One reason for this are the unique all-round views that are offered from the top of the fourth highest mountain in the Black Forest, the Belchen. From the snow-covered Swiss Alps, the view sweeps over the Black Forest region and the surrounding Black Forest mountains, to the Rhine plain and...
- 4.5 (111)·Hard·14 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrPopular, 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...
- 4.4 (58)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrExciting, unique circular route in the southern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This fantastic circular route offers varied landscapes and unique nature experiences. From Hinterzarten it goes along the Rotbach over the Ravenna Bridge and into the Ravenna Gorge with its unique rock formations and waterfalls. The hiking trail leads over forest and meadow paths over the Weißtannenhöhe and along the Hinterzarten high moor back to the starting point. Start is the train station Hinterzarten. A...
- 4.5 (72)·Hard·6.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Kybfelsensteig is an extraordinarily beautiful hiking trail in the Black Forest. The starting point of the hike is the St. Valentin car park. On the way you pass the abandoned Kybfelsen Castle, of which only a few remnants remain today, which can hardly be seen with the naked eye. Highlights of the hike: - Kybrock - great views - Rehhagkopf - Kybfelsensteig - Castle ruins Kybfelsen
- 4.1 (72)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrIdyllic, varied circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful round leads from Schönwald through the idyllic landscape of the Black Forest to the well-known Triberg waterfalls. Visiting the waterfalls is chargeable. This impressive natural spectacle is an experience for young and old. A detour to the Bird of prey and owl park is particularly worthwhile for families with children. Highlights of the round: - Triberg Waterfalls - Bird of Prey and Owl Park - Great views...
- 4.3 (45)·Hard·22 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrUnique, 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...
- 4.8 (50)·Hard·20.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 2 of the Schluchtensteig and connects Blumberg with the Schattenmühle on one of the most spectacular sections of the Black Forest. The hike leads past the Schleifenbach Falls directly into the heart of the Wutach Gorge nature reserve, which stands out with its vertical cliff faces and jungle-like forests. Along this path, hikers navigate narrow ledges and steep ladders, where the sharp descent into the Schleifenbach Gorge requires surefootedness and focus. Overnight...
- 4.6 (38)·Hard·14.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrChallenging, worthwhile hiking route through the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This demanding route offers quite a bit of incline, but rewards you in between and at the end with fantastic views over the Black Forest. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments at the starting point in Freiburg. Parking spaces are available and arrival by train is possible (train station Freiburg-Wiehre). The route is very well maintained and well marked throughout. The steep climbs require a...
- 4.4 (28)·Hard·26.7 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrThis 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...
- 4.5 (50)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrHistorical, varied circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. From the car park at the castle park, the route goes along natural paths through the forest near Badenweiler. On the historic circular trail, there are always places with beautiful views. Especially from the Hochbauern lookout tower, the highest point of the route, a magnificent view opens up. From there, the trail goes steadily downhill again. At the end of the hike, it is worth visit Baden Castle. Highlights: -...
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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