Erholung an der Dreisam in Freiburg — TMBW Düpper

Slowing down in the countryside

Where you come to rest in Freiburg

With all the exciting cultural highlights and trendy shops and cafés, you can not only be inspired in Freiburg. You can also really relax and recharge your batteries. After all, Freiburg is a real green city - and not just thanks to many good ideas for more sustainability. As the gateway to the Black Forest, you can hike or cycle into the vast greenery just beyond the city limits. And even in the centre of the city, you will find plenty of spots to take a break in the parks and forests, on the Schlossberg (castle hill) or along the Dreisam river.

6 nature tours in the city

Dreisam & Schlossberg (castle hill): Freiburg's green oases

The clear Dreisam river feeds Freiburg gutters - and provides plenty of spots for breaks and picnics along its banks. Another green haven of peace in the middle of the city: the Schlossberg (castle hill), which is over 450 metres high. Both on the mountain and by the river, you will find beautiful strolls through nature - here are our top 6:

Along the Dreisam into the countryside
Along the river
Take a walk along the Dreisam, refresh and relax
From the Schwabentor (Swabian Gate) in the old town, this 4.6-kilometre walk takes you along Freiburg's river: the Dreisam. Great views, sunbathing lawns and plenty of options to take a break on a bench, in the grass or on the stones in the water await you along the way.
Discover the Dreisam!
Wilhelminian style and village idyll
FWTM Spiegelhalter
Art Nouveau meets garden art
Discover Freiburg's most idyllic neighbourhood: Herdern!
The former winegrowing village of Herdern is the destination of this 3.5-kilometre walk. What awaits you here: Art nouveau houses, small shops and cafés, dreamy streets - and lots of greenery. Nice extra: you can extend the walk to include the Botanic Garden.
Off to the green herds!
Panoramic path above the city
FWTM Spiegelhalter
Schlossberg
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High above the city
Views from the Schlossberg (castle hill)
This four-kilometre circular route takes you around the Schlossberg (castle hill) - past the cosy chestnut garden, Cannon Square and the Schlossbahn (castle hill funicular) mountain station. Everywhere you look: the old town of Freiburg and the panorama of the Black Forest and Vosges mountains.
To the panorama trail!
Schlossberg (castle hill) adventure route: Fortress tour
FWTM Schoenen
Schlossberg
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Time travel on foot
To the fortress on the Schlossberg (castle hill) - an experience!
This 4.4-kilometre tour takes you through the former fortifications on the Schlossberg (castle hill). And learn a lot about the history of the 17th century fortress at information stations along the way. It starts in the city garden.
To the fortress tour!
To Mez's adventure round!
FWTM Spiegelhalter
Ludwigshöhe
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Adventures in the countryside
Schlossberg (castle hill) tour with garden highlight
This 2.4-kilometre route takes you to the Schlossberg (castle hill) vineyards, Cannon Square and up to Ludwigshöhe. The eponymous highlight along the way: a park that textile manufacturer Carl Mez had created on the Schlossberg (castle hill) in the 1850s.
To Mez's adventure round
Schlossberg (castle hill) adventure route: promenade
FWTM Spiegelhalter
Schlossberg
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Panorama without gradient
Where you can stroll in peace on the Schlossberg (castle hill)
For all those who like it cosy - or barrier-free! - have: This 2.4-kilometre trail from the Schlossbergrestaurant Dattler via Cannon Square along the Burghaldenring offers wonderful panoramic views. And there are virtually no metres in altitude.
To the promenade!

Wellness cycling

Up the mountains by e-bike

Cycling through the Black Forest mountains without getting out of breath? It's wonderful on an e-bike! Discover tours for leisurely or sporty cyclists in the region!

More about cycling

Wellness hiking

Hiking through the Black Forest on gourmet trails

They take you to farm shops, rest stops and huts, through the vineyards or to viewpoints: The 54 Black Forest gourmet trails make hiking twice as enjoyable. And in addition to these premium hiking trails, there are many other options for hiking in Freiburg's immediate surroundings or in the Black Forest region - find your favourites here:

Discover hiking routes

Wandern mit Ausblicken in der Freiburger Region — FWTM Schultheiss

With all your senses in nature

Recharge your batteries in the countryside: forest bathing

The term comes from Japan, the idea is ancient: nowhere else can we find peace and quiet - and ourselves! - than in nature and especially in the forest. So let's go forest bathing in Freiburg! After all, 43 per cent of the city consists of forest.

Get on the mat!

In a museum, park or vineyard: yoga in special places

Calm down and regain your inner focus: This works particularly well in beautiful places, as Lucia Linder from Freiburg realised. That's why she and her company Flying Mat Yoga have been taking asana exercises out of the studio for a few years now. For example, at the Seepark, on a roof terrace with a view of the cathedral, in a bookshop, at the planetarium or the Augustian museum. Or she combines yoga with music, a hike or a glass of wine at the state winery. Whether in the countryside or among art: slowing down is guaranteed!

Seepark

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Augustinermuseum

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Tips for relaxing & unwinding

Slowing down made easy!

By the river and in meadows, in the forest and on mountains, in the city's parks and even in the old cemetery: you can take a green break in these places and get to know Freiburg from its chilled-out side!

Sight
Alter Friedhof (old cemetery)
- Open today until 07:00 - 20:00 clock
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Sight, Nature
Botanic Garden of the University of Freiburg
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Nature, Leisure facility
Dreisam
- Free access at any time
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Leisure facility, Sight, Nature
Eschholzpark Freiburg
- Free access at any time
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Freiburger Bächle (Freiburg gutters)
- Free access at any time
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Nature, Sight
Japanese garden in "Seepark"
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Leisure facility, Nature, Infrastructure, Sight
lake park "Seepark"
- Free access at any time
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Nature
Schauinsland
- Free access at any time
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Nature, Sight
Schlossberg (castle hill)
- Free access at any time
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Sight, Nature
Stadtgarten und Erpeldenkmal (municipal park and ceramic drake statue)
- Free access at any time
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