Germany walks

A hike that will take you to one of the most beautiful places in the Saarland: the Saar Loop.

Colorado du Bitcherland for some. This is a pink sandstone formation 1.5 km long, 35 m high and with four "towers" towering over visitors. No remains of the castle exist, but the unusual shapes, rocky overhangs and colours that change with the light of day enhance this rock formation. Trail marked with the German "Premiumweg" label.

On this circuit around the village of Ottenhöffen, you will see five mills, a water-powered forge and... numerous self-service schnapps fountains (Schnappsbrunnen). You are asked to pay for what you consume by putting your money in the box provided. Various non-alcoholic drinks are also available.The route passes through low mountain meadows and forests.

Un circuit facile dans la forêt. Passage le long d'un torrent. Le clou est le lac d'origine glaciaire Wildsee, l'un des plus beau et plus sauvage de la Forêt Noire. Au retour, nous empruntons le sentier en balcon sur la plaine du Rhin et passons devant le monument commémoratif de la tempête "Lothar" de 1999.

One of the most beautiful hiking trails in the entire region is the Wutach Gorge (Wutachschlucht), nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the Black Forest". These are wild gorges, followed by footbridges, steps and paths carved into the rock, with a stream that is sometimes calm, sometimes cascading, and lush vegetation. PLEASE NOTE: the road is currently closed for the return journey to Schattenmühle. Continue along the Lotenbach gorge for about 1.5 km until you reach the B315 road, where you will find the bus stop.

A beautiful circular hike starting at the foot of the Allerheiligen waterfall. Discover the old convent in the village. The route then climbs gradually to the heights above Ottenhöfen and finally loops back to Schliffkopf.

Ascent of the Feldberg with a 360° view of the Black Forest and the Alps.

This circuit is best done at the end of May during the rhododendron flowering season. You can also see a series of small waterfalls. The hike is not difficult. It can be very busy on Saturdays and Sundays (especially on the first third)

A hike in the Black Forest mountains, culminating in the glacial lake of Mummelsee and, on a clear day, a breathtaking view from the summit of Hornisgrinde over the Rhine Valley, Strasbourg and the Vosges mountains.

From Sankt-Märgen to the Zweribach waterfalls via the Hischbach waterfall and back via the Kapfen chapel.

Discover the Feldberg (1,493 m), the highest peak in the Black Forest, via the Feldsee, a small glacial lake at the foot of the mountain. Most of the hike follows the "Feldbergsteig" route

A beautiful hike to do in warm weather as most of it is shaded, with beautiful views. Picnics can be enjoyed at various locations. There are numerous benches along the route.

A beautiful hike through a forest of beech and oak trees along the René Schickele-Weg trail to Lipburg, where you will see polished stone sculptures, art and nature in harmony.

Short hike through one of the remaining areas of alluvial forest in the Rhine plain. Numerous ponds and abundant wildlife.

A very beautiful route in the hills above Sasbachwalden, passing through orchards, vineyards and a small forest. Superb scenery throughout the route.

Gentle climb to Eulenfels, a spectacular but little-visited rocky site. Pass through the Wusteichelsbach peat bogs before climbing gently to the breathtaking Altschlossfelsen rock formation (very popular). Return to Eppenbrunn via the Rocher de Diane, on the French-German border, and the Teufelstisch rocks.

The "Premiungweg" marked trail is a meeting point between Alsace and the Palatinate. Between the Northern Vosges and the Wasgau: two of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe thanks to their landscapes of endless forests, pink sandstone rocks rising towards the sky and remarkable castle ruins. This 33 km trail was originally divided into two circular sections. Here is thefirst 20 km section.

A wide circular route with varied landscapes around the village of Obereggenen along paths lined with cherry trees and vineyards, with a section through the forest to approach Schloss Bürgeln. Superb in spring when the cherry trees are in bloom.

Through remarkable beech forests, climb to the summit of the Kaiserstuhl to enjoy a splendid view of the Vosges and the Black Forest. Descend towards Lenzenberg, then through the vineyard to reach the remarkable Liliental arboretum.

Unusual facilities, beautiful panoramic views and a cuddle hut (Schmusehisli), the snack trail (Vesperweg) – it's quite a programme.

This route will take you from Ottenhöffen to Eichkopf, the Edelfrauengrab waterfalls, the Karlsruher Grat rocky ridge, the Scherzfelsen rock and back along the Acker river.

Circular starting from Mörsdorf, ending with a crossing of the Geierlay: Germany's longest suspension bridge, 100 metres above the valley and 360 metres long.

Sublime and magnificent gorges: the climb up the gorges is very cool.

Schluchsee is known for its lake and attracts many tourists, especially in summer. There are many hiking trails close to the lake. The Jägersteig (based on an old hunters' trail) alternates between paths along the lake and climbs into the surrounding forest overlooking the lake. There are several panoramic viewpoints along this route.

The Devil's Gorge was formed towards the end of the last ice age, around 10,000 years ago, following one or more rock collapses. Gorges, faults and crevasses make up the rock formations of the Ferschweiler plateau.

The vast renaturation project on the Rhine Island, which began in 2013, is nearing completion. A new river, the Little Rhine, has appeared between the Grand Canal and the Old Rhine. The land and water around it has been completely transformed, allowing many plant and animal species to return or remain. This walk takes place in a rapidly changing natural environment, where everything is set to change for the greater benefit of biodiversity.

Cross beautiful pastures leading to the Gerstenhalm Pass and then on to Eduardshöhe for remarkable views of Horben before a short stop at the Giesshübel inn and its panoramic terrace. Return to St Ulrich, first along the ridges with views of the Belchen, then through the forest via the Kohlerhof inn.

Hike to the highest peak in the northern Black Forest, the Hornisgrinde (1,164 m), which you climb twice, first from the south and then from the north. Superb panoramic view of the Rhine plain. You pass the TV transmitter with its impressive 206 m high transmission tower. The route then passes through Ochsenstall, from where you reach the Unterstmatt ski resort. You return via another climb up the Hornisgrinde, then cross the peat bogs before passing the Dreifürstenstein.

Walking around Lake Titisee prolongs the serenity it exudes.

The Dahner Felsenpfad (Dahn Rock Trail) is located in Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route takes you into the forest to discover the giant pink sandstone rocks and the surrounding viewpoints. Refreshments are also available along the route.

A beautiful hike that takes us through orchards, vineyards and a small forest to some stunning viewpoints around Nussbach.

A superb hike in the Black Forest mountains, 1 hour from Mulhouse, with rolling hills and extraordinary tranquillity.

Waterfalls, an old castle, imposing rocks, beautiful views of the Rhine plain, forests everywhere and, finally, vineyards and schnapsbrunnen. In October, there are also colours and chestnuts.

In 1805, Napoleon and Francis I of Austria imposed the border on the Rhine. Rheinfelden then became Rheinfelden Baden, a German industrial town, and Rheinfelden Argovie, a Swiss spa town.The route runs along the German bank, which is equipped with viewing platforms and benches, to the hydroelectric dam and then along the more wooded Swiss bank. Return via the historic town and its old bridge, the Altebrücke.

A beautiful and varied hike through the vineyards and forests of Tiergarten and Haslach.

A superb hike through the orchards around Nussbach with magnificent views of both valleys!

Black Forest route via Wolfschlucht gorge, Lukas Hütte, Ebersteinburg castle, Battert rock faces, Ritteplatte, Baden-Baden's old castle, Sophien Ruhe and Engelskanzel viewpoints offering splendid views of the town.

A very beautiful walk around Nesselried, alternating between vineyards and woodland. 

A lovely hike in the Black Forest without any major difficulties. It takes us along wooded paths past Lake Sankenbachsee, the Sankenbacher Waterfalls, the Glasmännlehütte refuge and a short detour into the town of Baiersbronn.

A route through the Taubergiessen National Nature Reserve, in the German part of Rhinau, along the Old Rhine with views of Rhinau Island and a short detour to Europa-Park (Rust). This is a thousand-hectare nature reserve owned by the French commune of Rhinau on German territory (650 ha of forest and 350 ha of meadows or fields). I was lucky enough to spot roe deer, swans and herons.

This loop will take you from Triberg (Baden-Württemberg) which, as well as being a major cuckoo factory, is also famous for its waterfall, the highest in Germany. A hike for everyone. The route is in two parts: The long 9 km loop takes you through forests and mountain meadows to discover some magnificent scenery. The shorter 2.3 km loop takes you to the waterfall, which unfortunately is very popular with tourists, so there is a charge for admission (€8).

A series of ten porphyry or granite rock formations offering superb views of the Simmerbach valley, the village of Ottenhöfen, the summit of the Hornisgrinde, the Rhine plain and Strasbourg.

Enter the magnificent Ravenna Gorge, where the torrent winds its way through numerous waterfalls and beautiful wooden bridges. The return route, the ‘Jakobusweg’, follows the Rotbach stream past several sawmills and mills, and the magnificent viaduct over which the Höllental train passes.A varied outing full of contrasts!

A very pretty hike in the Black Forest, 50 km north-east of Freiburg (Freiburg im Breisgau) and 60 km north of Lake Titisee. You can admire the countryside and forest scenery, as well as the town of Hausach with its castle and beautiful traditional houses.

A walk through vineyards, orchards and woodland. Beautiful views over the Rhine plain.

After passing through the superb Eichwald forest near Mullheim, discover the small hamlet of Rheintal, cross through and enjoy the landscapes around Lipburg with beautiful views of the Blauen, then return to Eichwald.

A lovely walk through the forest and vineyards from the Ringelbacherkreuz (a small pass between Waldulm and Ringelbach) to the Schauenburg castle, which overlooks the town of Oberkirch. Superb views of the plain and Strasbourg from the Schauenburg.

A walk through vineyards and orchards. Best done in spring to see the cherry blossoms or in autumn to enjoy the colours of the vineyards. Beautiful views of the Hornisgrinde summit and the Rhine Valley.

Belle randonnée autour du village de Sitzenkirch entre forêts et prairies. Un itinèraire qui permet de profiter des superbes panoramas depuis le sommet de la tour de la ruine de Sausenburg et de la terrasse du Schloss Bürgeln.

PLEASE NOTE (May 2025): the hotel is currently undergoing renovation and work is not due to be completed any time soon. The upper car park is congested and it is impossible to eat or watch the paragliders; to reach the tower, you must walk around the summit You will discover the southernmost peak of the Black Forest, which rises to 1,165 m.From up there, you can see the start of the Rhine Plain to the west, the Vosges Mountains to the south and the Jura Mountains to the south. In fine weather, the Swiss Alps and, to the north, the peaks of the Black Forest complete the panorama.