Mummelsee Schwarzwald
Hansen Schwarzwald Tourismus

Nature, cuisine & culture in the Black Forest

Active or relaxed: guaranteed enjoyment

Wild forests and expansive views await you in the Black Forest - a unique landscape that you can explore on foot or by bike. And it has so much more to offer: Lots of culture, for example, from traditions such as cattle drives or carnival to cool concerts and exciting museums. Those who like to be active can explore the Black Forest by llama trekking or climbing. And for those for whom the way to the heart is through the stomach: thanks to the Mediterranean climate and the proximity to France and Switzerland, Baden's cuisine is celebrated by gourmets. No matter how you experience this region: peace, enjoyment and relaxation are guaranteed!

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The highlights in the Black Forest

From the forest-free summit of the 1,414-metre-high Belchen, the "King of the Black Forest Mountains", you can see as far as the Alps or go 700 metres deep into the mountain in the Münstertal valley in the Teufelsgrund visitor mine: you can experience the Black Forest region of Freiburg in many different ways. Here are the top highlights you shouldn't miss:

To Badeparadies Schwarzwald
Badeparadies Schwarzwald Kuschelmuschel
Dell Schwarzwald Tourismus
Badeparadies Schwarzwald
Where is this place?
Badeparadies Schwarzwald
Abenteuer-Golfpark
Abenteuer Golfpark
Schwarzwald Tourismus
Abenteuer-Golfpark
To the Feldberg
Feldbergbahn
Theresa Riesterer
Feldberg
To the treetop path Waldkirch
Baumkronenweg Waldkirch
Clemens Emmler
Treetop path Waldkirch
To the Höfener hut
Ausblick Höfener Hutte
Heimatlichter GmbH
Höfener Hütte
To the Schluchsee
Schluchsee
FWTM Schmitz
Schluchsee
To the Vogtsbauernhof
Vogtsbauernhof
Chris Keller Schwarzwald Tourismus
Vogtsbauernhof
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  • Paar Frau und Mann wandern am Feldberg
    Hochschwarzwald Tourismus
    On a big tourLong-distance hiking trails for every taste

    There are more than two dozen long-distance hiking trails criss-crossing the Black Forest – and you can follow them in stages or day by day: through vineyards and along mountain ridges, along rivers or across meadows and through forests.

    To the long-distance hiking trails
    To the long-distance hiking trails
  • Wanderpause Schluchsee Schwarzwald eine Person liegt auf den Felsen und ruht sich aus, zwei Personen sitzen im Hintergrund und machen eine Vesperpause
    TMBW Christoph Duepper
    Tasting samples along the wayThrough the Black Forest on gourmet trails (Genießerpfade)

    Try fresh fruit, enjoy Black Forest cuisine or a glass of wine or beer, or perhaps simply relax on a sky lounger by the side of the path: enjoyment is a top priority on the 54 gourmet trails. All are premium hiking trails; length: six to 18 kilometres.

    To the gourmet trails (Genießerpfade)
    To the gourmet trails (Genießerpfade)
  • Zwei Personen picknicken vor der Kulisse des Kaiserstuhls
    Naturgarten Kaiserstuhl Schroeder-Esch
    Enjoy activelyWine walks through the vineyards and to wineries

    World-famous wines grow on the sunny slopes of Ortenau, Breisgau, Markgräfler Land, Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg. Not only can you enjoy these wines, you can also hike among them. Click here for the most beautiful wine trails in the region!

    To the wine trails
    To the wine trails
On foot on a discovery tour

Hiking in the Black Forest region

Many hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails in the Black Forest region of Freiburg are just waiting to be discovered by you. So: lace up your hiking boots and set off into the Black Forest!

Black Forest hiking destinations

These places in the Black Forest have a particularly big heart for hikers: The hiking resorts not only create and maintain trails that are as natural and varied as possible. They also offer guided tours and have set up their own information centre for hikers. There you can get personalised tour tips from experts and if you need anything else, you can also hire rain capes, rucksacks and hiking poles.
To the Black Forest hiking destinations
On the road with road bike, mountain bike & co

The most beautiful cycle routes through the Black Forest

Whether you're on a racing or touring bike, gravel, mountain or e-bike, hundreds of kilometres of cycle routes await you in the Black Forest. They lead through forests and up to mountain peaks, through river valleys and to wine-growing villages; they include leisurely tours for families as well as challenging routes for athletes. However, all routes have one thing in common: they allow you to experience the unique Black Forest landscape in an impressive way.

Cycle routes in the Black Forest
Rennradfahrer Schauinsland Freiburg
Thomas Coch
Schauinsland
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Mopuntainbiker im Schwarzwald auf Felsvorsprung
FWTM Schultheiß
The best mountain huts, country inns & top restaurants

Stops for gourmets: discover the Black Forest cuisine!

Rest for head & body

Wellness in nature - and in the spa!

In the deep forests of the Black Forest and on the mountain tops, while hiking or cycling, your mind finally comes to rest. If you also want to relax your body, the Black Forest region offers plenty of wellness options!

Slow down in the countryside
Keidel Therme Sauna
FWTM Speigelhalter
KEIDEL Mineral-Thermalbad
Where is this place?
Kandel Sonnenaufgang
Clemens Emmler