Best backpacking trails in St. Blasien

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...

Scenic section of the long-distance Albsteig Black Forest hiking trail (Stage 5 - East) Continue in the Menzenschwander Alb to the top of the pass on the Feldberg. On the way you come across great natural spectacles, such as the Menzenschwander waterfall and the Klusen moraine. Again and again you can see little goats grazing, which are used to maintain the landscape. Highlights of the hike: - Menzenschwander waterfall - the Feldberg (highest mountain in the Black Forest) - Game reserve -...

Scenic section of the long-distance hiking trail Albsteig Black Forest (Stage 4 - East) In St. Blasien the Albweg divides into the east and west route. On this section, which follows the eastern route, it goes from St. Blasien to Menzenschwand in the Black Forest and leads through the valley floor of the Menzenschwander Alb0. Here, flowering meadows alternate with breathtaking views. You mostly hike on good forest roads, past a small reservoir to Hubertusplatz. Highlights of the hike: -...

Scenic section of the long-distance Albsteig Black Forest hiking trail (stage 4) In St. Blasien the Albweg divides into the east and west route. On this section, which follows the western route, it goes from St. Blasien to Bernau in the Black Forest through the Bernauer Alb and the Bernauer Hochtal. Shady paths, sunny fields and blooming meadows along the bubbling banks characterize the landscape. Highlights of the hike: - the Bernauer high valley - sunny dirt roads and shady forest paths -...