Best lake trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwarzwald

Popular, scenic loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This popular hike leads directly around the Schluchsee, past the Amalienruhe with its great views and numerous small stretches of beach. When the weather is nice, it's a good idea to take a few short breaks and go swimming. The route leads along quiet, natural paths surrounded by native forests. Part of the route leads alongside a busy road. Highlights of the circular route: - Views over the Schluchsee - Black Forest panorama

Impressive hiking trail through the nature reserve Nonnenmattweiher near Hinterheubronn in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The hike is easily accessible by bus and train (Haldenhof bus stop) and is ideal for a day trip from Freiburg im Breisgau. There are parking spaces at the starting point for those arriving by car. The hiking trail starts at the parking lot at Haldenhof in Hinterheubronn. It then leads over atmospheric forest and alpine paths in a southerly direction around the...

Unique, exciting circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful loop offers incredible variety and fantastic views. 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 conditions, the...

Popular, idyllic hiking trail at Schluchsee, Baden-Württemberg. This hike leads along the largest lake in the Black Forest - the Schluchsee. The route begins in Unteraha and leads to Unterkrummen by sea. The Schluchsee is formed by damming up the Schwarza and nature can be enjoyed along its shore. Going for a swim is definitely worth it on warm days. The route can be reached by bus or by train (Aha train station within walking distance) Highlights of the route: - Schluchsee - Close to...

Idyllic circular hike in Schönau in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The circular tour can be started from the Kreuzweg car park. The charming tour is located in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park and leads to the Nonnenmattweiher, a lake dammed by a dam. Highlights of the tour: - Nonnenmattweiher - Great prospects

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...

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...

Relaxed, scenic hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The wonderful tour on the largest lake in the Black Forest runs along the lakeshore. You always have fantastic views around the Schluchsee and the opposite bank. Highlights of the hike: - Schluchsee east bank - Amalia rest - Fountain in the church square - Schluchsee beach

This route follows stage 4 of the Schluchtensteig and connects Oberfischbach with St. Blasien on a particularly scenic section. The hike leads up to the rocky summit of the Bildstein, the highest point of the entire trail, which offers a sweeping view over Lake Schluchsee all the way to the Alps. After descending to the lakeshore, the path runs through dense coniferous forests and the wildly romantic Windberg Gorge before ending directly in front of the imposing dome of St....

Wonderful, idyllic hike on Schluchsee, Baden-Württemberg. This picturesque circular hike leads along the south side of the Schluchsee, with a short detour to the Black Forest. The route begins on the west side and ends at the dam on the east side and then leads back to the start. Highlights of the circular hike: - Schluchsee dam - View over the Schluchsee and Black Forest