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Herrischried walks
Route of peat bogs in the Southern Black Forest near Todtmoos
Visorando Member
5.27 mi
+554 ft
-531 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Herrischried (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A lovely walk through a pine forest, this outing will take you past the seven peat bogs along the path known as the “7 Moore Weg”.
Gorge Trail Stage 6 – From Todtmoos to Wehr
14.81 mi
+2,441 ft
-3,973 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Todtmoos (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The Schluchtensteig trail leads in six stages over 119 km from Stühlingen to Wehr, right across the southern Black Forest.
The last stage is the longest at almost 24 km and takes us through the wonderful Wehraschlucht gorge and later high above the Wehra river and then down to the Wehrastausee lake. Along the Wehra, we hike directly into the centre of Wehr.
Gorges Trail Stage 6 – from Todtmoos to Wehr (bad weather alternative)
13.65 mi
+1,558 ft
-3,061 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Todtmoos (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The Schluchtensteig trail leads in six stages over 119 km from Stühlingen to Wehr, right across the southern Black Forest.
The last stage is the longest at almost 22 km. In case of continuous or heavy rain or other incidents, this is an easy alternative if you want to get to Wehr somehow and cannot walk through the Wehraschlucht gorge.
While the first half of the stage to Gersbach offers some variety, the hike to Wehr is exclusively downhill on a gravel forest path.
Görwihl - Albbruck
8.25 mi
+1,184 ft
-2,365 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Görwihl (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This ninth stage will take you from Görwihl to Albbruck. The route follows the Albsteig Schwartzwald. You will enjoy the pretty waterfalls of the Höllbach and follow the Alb to its confluence with the Rhine. Once you arrive in Albbruck, the end of the hike, you can choose between Albbruck or Laufenburg, a beautiful German-Swiss village, for your overnight stay.
Albsteig (E2) from Göhrwihl to Häusern
15.71 mi
+3,320 ft
-2,746 ft
10h 05
Difficult
Departure from Görwihl (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This variant of the Albsteig (Black Forest) takes you on a 112-kilometre journey through the Alb Valley along the river from Albbruck to the Feldberg, the roof of the southern Black Forest. Stage 2 takes you from Göhrwihl back down into the Alb Valley, then over the Dachsberg, to the Albstausee reservoir and up to Häusern.
Circular walk to and from Finsterlingen through the woods above Hierholz
3.79 mi
+453 ft
-436 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Dachsberg (Südschwarzwald) (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A short walk, mostly in the shade of the dense forest. The paths are largely unmarked, but as forest tracks they are very easy to follow using the app. There are two spots offering lovely views of the Alps and also of the Hierholzer Weiher further down.
Wittenschwand - Görwihl
10.98 mi
+1,493 ft
-2,293 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Dachsberg (Südschwarzwald) (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This eighth stage will take you from Wittenschwand to Görwihl. The route follows the Albsteig Schwartzwald. You will cross the beautiful Dachsberg forest and follow the Alb. In the evening, you will stop in the pleasant village of Görwihl.
Eichener See and Wehrer Boden
3.53 mi
+417 ft
-407 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Schopfheim (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The route is largely in open country. The paths are wide and well signposted. On the way there, we’ll walk past Eichener See to see if it’s there, as it’s a seasonal lake. Information boards along the route and inside the shelter explain how this lake works. We will then cross a small wood and the Dinkelberg hills to the south of Eichener See before reaching the village of Eichen. We will cross the Dorfbach, which flows only through Eichen, and leave the village after a short walk through its eastern part.
Eichener See: in search of a lake that appears and disappears
3.96 mi
+302 ft
-318 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Schopfheim (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The main attraction is Eichener See. You’ll probably need to visit several times as it’s quite rare. It may appear once or twice a year; in some years, not at all. After a period of heavy rain, groundwater from a cavity 50 metres deep rises through the subsoil and fills the basin. It’s a magical spot. We’ll then head up into the hills north of the Dinkelberg.
Walk Z7 around Zell im Wiesental
Tourist office
2.68 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
An entertaining walk to get a first impression of the town of Zell im Wiesental.
Circular route P5 Pfaffenberg-Blauener Ebene-Gresgen-Adelsberg-Schänzle-Blauen
9.23 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,391 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Zell im Wiesental (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A beautiful circular hike in the Zeller Bergland with fantastic views.
Gorge Trail Stage 5 – from St. Blasien to Todtmoos
11.52 mi
+1,952 ft
-1,831 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from St. Blasien (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The Schluchtensteig trail leads in six stages over 119 km from Stühlingen to Wehr across the southern Black Forest.
In the fifth stage, the trail climbs 300 metres immediately after the start to the Lehenbachkopf. The trail continues to climb steeply.
A new route now leads along the monastery pond and briefly along the mining trail. Then it goes over the Horbacher Heide and the Ibacher Höhe, from where you can see as far as the Swiss Jura on clear days. The crowning glory of this stage is the beautiful Hochwehraschlucht gorge.
Circular hike around the Letzbergweiher lake – Schönau in the Black Forest
3.33 mi
+738 ft
-738 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Schönau im Schwarzwald (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
Short circular hike with great views in peaceful natural surroundings along the idyllic Letzbergweiher lake.
Sankt Blasien - Wittenschwand
10.04 mi
+1,962 ft
-1,440 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from St. Blasien (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This seventh stage will take you from Sankt Blasien to Wittenschwand. The route follows the Albsteig Schwartzwald. You will follow the Alb and walk along the Albstausee to the dam. In the evening, you will stop in the charming village of Wittenschwand.
Nordschwaben, Hunzelbachtal and Hohe Flum
4.26 mi
+423 ft
-404 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Rheinfelden (Baden) (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The route is shaped like a figure of eight. The first part involves walking around the Hunzelbachtal via the sculpture trail, St Maurice’s Chapel and the remarkable little stream, 800 metres long, which disappears into a sinkhole (3 km route). In the second part, back in Nordschwaben, the walk heads to the highest point of the Dinkelberg, the Hohe Flum, at 535 metres. Here you can visit the tower with its panoramic view and the café-hotel-restaurant (closed on Thursdays and Fridays).
Albsteig (E1) from Albbruck to Göhrwihl
8.53 mi
+2,077 ft
-955 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Albbruck (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This version of the Albsteig (Black Forest) takes you on a 112-kilometre journey through the Alb Valley along the river from Albbruck to the Feldberg, the highest peak in the southern Black Forest. The first stage takes you upstream from Albbruck through and along the picturesque Alb Valley and, towards the end, through the Höllbach Valley up to Göhrwihl.
In 5 stages from Albbruck to Feldberg and back
69.65 mi
+11,873 ft
-11,854 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Albbruck (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This variant of the Albsteig (Black Forest) takes you through the Alb Valley along the river from Albbruck to the Feldberg, the roof of the southern Black Forest, covering around 111 kilometres. Along the route, the Albsteig crosses two other long-distance hiking trails, the Schluchtensteig near St. Blasien and the Westweg on the Feldberg. The multi-day tour described here takes you along the western route to the Feldberg and back down to Höchenschwand via the eastern route. From there, the Wolfssteig (23 km) takes you down to Waldshut-Tiengen and finally by train back to the starting point in Albbruck.
Albsteig (E5) from Höchenschwand to Waldshut
14.65 mi
+1,352 ft
-3,507 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Höchenschwand (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This variant of the Albsteig (Black Forest) trail takes you on a 112-kilometre journey through the Alb Valley along the river from Albbruck to the Feldberg, the highest peak in the southern Black Forest. Stage 5 is not formally part of the Albsteig. The Wolfssteig is both the continuation and the missing link needed to turn the Albsteig Black Forest into a multi-day circular tour. The Wolfsteig continues down into the Upper Rhine Valley to Waldshut and from there by public transport to the starting point of the tour in Albbruck.
Albsteig (E3) from Häusern to Feldberg Pass
15.04 mi
+3,176 ft
-1,909 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Häusern (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This variant of the Albsteig (Black Forest) trail takes you around 112 kilometres through the Alb valley along the river from Albbruck to the Feldberg, the roof of the southern Black Forest. The third stage of the Albsteig leads via St. Blasien and the Westweg trail to Bernau and the pass at the top of the Feldberg. The highlights of this stage, apart from the impressive landscape, are the Windberg waterfall, the view of the cathedral in St. Blasien and the Herzogenhorn, the highest point of the Albsteig. On a clear day, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Black Forest and the Alps.
The Goat Trail (Geissenpfad) in Menzenschwader
6.20 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,503 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from St. Blasien (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A superb, easy walk with the chance to stop for a bite to eat about 6 km from the start, near the lovely waterfalls. Ideal for families.
Neuenweg to Belchen circular route
7.68 mi
+2,323 ft
-2,313 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Kleines Wiesental (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A route to explore the Belchen (the second-highest peak in the Black Forest), accessible only on foot. Those less adventurous can take a cable car or cycle along a road closed to motor vehicles, starting from Aitern.
A magnificent landscape with superb views, featuring patches of scrub and fir trees that have made this forest famous. Depending on the season, you can enjoy wild berries (blueberries, wild strawberries, wild raspberries and blackberries) along this route.