Best short 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 Central/North Nature Park, which in turn is part of the Black Forest.
There is plenty of unspoiled 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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- 4.7 (469)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried, picturesque loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The largest natural waterfalls in the northern Black Forest are explored on this route. The path leads along natural paths through wildly romantic gorges and rock formations, over stairs and along several bridges. In the midst of the impressive mountains of Schliffkopf, Hundskopf and Schwabenkopf, the water falls almost 90 meters down and fascinates everyone. On the way there is a lot to read about the legends that surround...
- 4.3 (46)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic loop in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. The short loop leads through one of the typical (and man-made) landscapes of the Black Forest: almost treeless heathland with grasses, blueberries and mountain pines called Grinden. Many endangered animal species such as capercaillie, tree pipits and mountain crickets are at home here. The hike is well suited for families, but some of the paths are very narrow and overgrown with roots. The starting point is the...
- 4.7 (41)·Moderate·0.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, popular tour in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg The Lothar Trail is an exciting adventure trail that was created after the hurricane "Lothar" that raged at Christmas 1999 and was named after him. The storm had brought down large areas of forest here and left a trail of devastation. Since the opening in 2003, the revival of the forest can be observed on the almost 900 meter long adventure trail. Nature heals itself through its urge for life. Small plants and mushrooms grow on the...
- 4.7 (38)·Moderate·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular loop in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. Sturdy shoes and good physical condition are absolutely necessary on this trail near the Black Forest High Road. The Wilderness Path lives up to its name: the forest area, which was hit by storms in the past, is very natural - fallen trees and via ferratas, lofty heights and a suspension bridge have to be overcome. The wilderness path is not suitable for pushchairs and is not recommended for small children. Highlights of the...
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrRelaxed hike in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. This small loop leads from Sand to the idyllic Sandsee. First, the Naturfreundehausweg leads into the forest. After half a kilometer, a forest path leads to the lake, turning right. There is a restaurant near the starting point. Highlights: - Sandsee with Kneipp pool
- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrBeautiful loop in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. A nice and short round in the dense forest of the national park. There are now and then puzzles and information boards along the way, which are particularly interesting for children. There is a restaurant near the starting point where you can stop off. In Herrenwies there is a car park and the Herrenwies Dorfplatz bus stop.
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The National Park Center 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 Center is located directly on the B500 main road, the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, and is therefore easy to reach by car and public transport.
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