Best cave trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park
Explore the most popular cave 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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- 4.4 (127)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop steeped in history in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. On this adventurous tour you can learn everything about the fascinating history of the Black Forest Railway between Hornberg, Triberg and St. Georgen. On the way there are always fabulous views of the landscape and the railway. In Triberg, Black Forest hospitality is reflected in the places to stop for refreshments. There you can also visit the Black Forest Museum, the baroque pilgrimage church and Germany's highest...
- 4.4 (56)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrSimple Black Forest gourmet trail in the southern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This relaxed route near Villingen-Schwenningen is a certified premium hiking trail. Although there are few views here, the road ensures it never gets boring. A very leisurely round, where one hikes through forests, pass wild meadows and is accompanied by a small mountain stream in the Groppertal. The trailhead is accessible by bus and train, and there is a recommendable place to stop for refreshments along the...
- 4.7 (36)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Schluchtensteig and connects Stühlingen with Blumberg on a spectacular section through the Southern Black Forest. The hike initially leads along the Wutach River to the historic Sauschwänzlebahn railway and the Weiler museum mill. A scenic highlight is the transit through the Wutachflühen, a pristine canyon with steep rock towers, moss-covered stones, and lush ferns, before the demanding ascent to the Buchberg viewpoint rewards hikers with panoramic...
- 4.4 (18)·Hard·16.4 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrThis route follows stage 12 of the Westweg, a long-distance trail from Pforzheim to Basel, beginning in Kandern and ending at the Basel Badischer Bahnhof. The path winds through the narrow Wolfsschlucht gorge and beech forests toward Hammerstein and Egerten. It passes the Wollbach vineyards, the extensive medieval Rötteln castle ruins, and the historic Rötteln Church before crossing the Tüllinger Berg ridge to the Ottilien-Kirche, offering panoramic views of Lörrach and Basel. The final...
- 4.2 (15)·Moderate·38.6 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrCultural-historical, varied alternative section of the Danube Cycle Path in the southern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The first alternative section of the Danube Cycle Path leads quietly along the still small river over the Baar plain. At Geisingen, the valley narrows, the Danube gains power and the landscape becomes wilder. The natural spectacle of the Danube Sinking can be viewed near Immendingen. In between, there are always castles, monasteries like the Beuron Abbey, and castles to...
- 4.5 (23)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route contains a special highlight: the Erdmann Cave, one of the oldest stalactite caves in Germany. The total measured length of the cave is 2185 meters, the viewing part of the cave is 360 meters long. The cave is even a Guinness Book of Records holder for a column over four meters high.
- 3.5 (7)·Moderate·25.6 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrFrom Lörrach via Inzingen and Degerrfelden to Rheinfelden and on the Swiss side through Rheinfelden to Basel. The route follows the main road through Kaiseraugst and Biersfelden past the large chemical and pharmaceutical plants. Back on the other side of the Rhine, it becomes quieter again along the meadow in Riehen.
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrHistorical circular route around the Mount of Olives, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Stone Age path is named after very old settlements, the Teufelskueche Stone Age caves (caves in the Jura cliffs). The tour also goes around the most beautiful vineyard in the Breisgau, the Ölberg. If that's not enough, you can always look forward to the great Black Forest and Vosges panorama. Thanks to the many themed boards, there is exciting information about history and nature on site. Highlights: - Stone Age...
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrInteresting, certified premium hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This route is a Black Forest pleasure trail, starting point is the Blumberg Zollhaus train station. You hike across fields and meadows and along the steep slopes of the Wutachfluchten. Here you pass towering rock towers, moss-covered stones, gigantic ferns, gnarled trees - all around an unspoilt, picturesque natural landscape. A special highlight of this route, especially for railway enthusiasts, is the...
- 4.4 (12)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrCircular hiking trail in Baden-Wuerttemberg This quality hiking trail enchants you with its wild nature. A foot-wide path leads into the Wild Gutach Gorge. Tree roots and stones require surefootedness, but also create a special atmosphere. A sign indicates the descent to the Hexenlochmühle, whose mill wheel is a world-famous photo motif - definitely worth a detour. Then it goes up and down until you can enjoy great views from the heights.
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Where is the best trail with caves to hike in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail with caves to hike in Southern Black Forest Nature Park is Black Forest Railway Adventure Trail, which has a 4.4 star rating from 128 reviews. This trail is 4.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,092 ft.
What is the longest trail with caves in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Southern Black Forest Nature Park is WasserWeltenSteig. This trail is estimated to be 67.7 mi long.
How many cave trails are in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
There are 21 cave trails in Southern Black Forest Nature Park.These cave trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 341 AllTrails community reviews.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Southern Black Forest Nature Park?
WasserWeltenSteig has the most elevation gain for cave trails with 11,194 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kirchzarten - Neukirch, which has 6,699 ft of elevation gain.
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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