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Schönau im Schwarzwald walks
Circular hike around the Letzbergweiher lake – Schönau in the Black Forest
Tourist office
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.
Up to the Knöpflesbrunnen
6.76 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,388 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wieden (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A wonderful panoramic walk to the Knöpflesbrunnen mountain inn.
The Belchen
Visorando Member
4.02 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,135 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aitern (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A short hike to admire the view from the second highest peak in the Black Forest
Wiedener Eck, Belchenseilbahn loop, Baden-Wurttemberg region
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.03 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,188 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Wieden (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This is a great circular walk ground through the famous black forest where you will find great views of the German and French valleys.
Belchensteig Genießerpfad (Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail 2020)
9.43 mi
+2,126 ft
-2,106 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Wieden (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
Thanks to its unique panoramic views, stretching from the snow-capped Swiss Alps across the Rhine Valley to the Vosges, the Belchen is considered the most beautiful mountain in the Black Forest for its views. The fascinating distant vistas along the Belchensteig offer a hiking experience in a class of its own. Along the premium hiking trail, there are plenty of places to sit and rest whilst enjoying fantastic views. We’ll take plenty of time to savour the hiking experience.
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.
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.
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.
The Belchen summit (themed trail)
0.79 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Kleines Wiesental (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
The circular route around the Belchen summit is one of a total of nine themed trails and also the shortest of them all. The Belchen, at 1,414 metres, is famous for its unique panoramic view. But its summit has even more to offer – many rare animals and plants along the way are a testament to the Alps. The view down into the Rhine Valley and the Wiesental tells of mighty natural phenomena.
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.
The Feldberg
4.63 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,014 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Feldberg (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
Ascent of the Feldberg with a 360° view of the Black Forest and the Alps.
Notschreipass - Titisee
15.98 mi
+2,008 ft
-2,900 ft
9h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Todtnau (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This fourth stage will take you from Notschreipass to Titisee. The route follows the Westweg Schwartzwald. The highest point of the day is Feldberq, the highest peak in the Black Forest. You will enjoy panoramic views as far as Mont Blanc. In the evening, you can enjoy a walk along the lake in the pleasant spa resort of Titisee.
Albsteig (E4) from Feldberg Pass to Höchenschwand
15.69 mi
+1,837 ft
-2,579 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Feldberg (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 roof of the southern Black Forest. The fourth stage leads from the pass at Feldberg via Menzenschwand and St. Blasien to Höchenschwand. In terms of altitude, it is a little less strenuous than the previous stages. The eastern route of the Albsteig takes you back down towards the Hochrheintal valley.
Feldberg Passhöhe - Sankt Blasien
13.09 mi
+1,627 ft
-3,123 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Feldberg (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This sixth stage will take you from Feldberg Passhöhe to Sankt Blasien. The route follows the Albsteig Schwartzwald. The highest point of the day is the Herzogenhorn, the third highest peak in the Black Forest. You will enjoy a 360° panorama. In the evening, you will visit the town of Sankt Blasien with its imposing cathedral, whose dome is the third largest in Europe.
Tour of the Feldberg via the Feldsee
7.03 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,325 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Feldberg (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
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
Walk Z7 around Zell im Wiesental
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.
Halfway 7 Moore
3.33 mi
+364 ft
-361 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Herrischried (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A large part of the 7 Moore walk is over regular (forest) roads. Because the entire walk was too long for our 12-year-old dog in the sweltering heat, we cut straight through the forest about halfway, following an ancient route (Kirchspielgrenzweg). This makes for a nicer walk through untrodden paths (yet maintained by the foresters).
Route of peat bogs in the Southern Black Forest near Todtmoos
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”.
Feldberg, north face
9.93 mi
+1,673 ft
-1,650 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hinterzarten (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
A very beautiful and varied walk, with no particular difficulties, taking you across the peaks of the Black ForestThe panoramic views of the surrounding area and the lakes in all their splendour, with the Alps visible in the distance (on a clear day), accompany you throughout this outing