Zell am Harmersbach walks

Who hasn’t seen them – the bright green and yellow cups, plates and egg cups featuring the Black Forest rooster and hen? This charming pair of chickens will also accompany you on the approximately 14-kilometre-long “Rooster and Hen Trail” through the holiday landscape of the Central Black Forest, Gengenbach and Harmersbach Valley.

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

A beautiful hike starting from Haslach that takes you to the Sacred Well and Chapel, the Urenkopf and the Devil's Pulpit rocks. Very pleasant in warm weather as it is mostly shaded but offers some beautiful views.

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.

Hike in the hills above Gengenbach. Car park next to a clinic. The route is accessible to all, with forest paths and small trails. The climb at the start is long but easy, and then you reach some small paths. At the end of the route, there is a magnificent view of the town of Gengenbach.

A visit to my maternal grandparents’ village will take you deep into the Black Forest; as you climb a little higher, you’ll discover the village of Seelbach in the Schutter Valley.

An hour from Strasbourg, in the heart of the Black Forest (Germany), discover the ruins of Géroldseck Castle. A route along small country lanes, which can be completed on foot or by bike (between 4 and 5 hours on foot). After an initial uphill section, you’ll discover a superb 360-degree panoramic view of the Black Forest at the top of the ruins.

A lovely walk above Seelbach, alternating between woodland and meadows with beautiful scenery and the chance to discover lovely wooden sculptures. Please note that the start of the descent is sometimes quite steep.

A hike alternating between forests and sloping pastures in the typical Black Forest landscape, with lovely green valleys and babbling brooks. More accessible all year round from the Dollenberg car park (accessible via the B28 road), this alternative route is slightly longer than the official 13.4 km ‘Wiesensteig’ route recommended by the Bad Peterstal Griesbach Tourist Office.

The Hauenstein rock offers a magnificent view (Schöne Aussicht) of the southern and eastern parts of the Black Forest. This route follows part of the Schwarzwald West Weg and passes through beautiful forests above Niederwasser.

This trail has it all: the "Qualitätsweg Wanderbares Deutschland" (Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland) runs for 34 kilometres at altitudes between 568 and 879 metres. Nevertheless, the ascents on the "Lauterbacher Wandersteig" add up to a good 1350 metres in altitude.

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.

The Brennersteig route (distillery route) is a pleasant walk near Oberkirch, in the foothills of the Black Forest, winding through woods, orchards and vineyards.As it is not particularly difficult, this walk is ideal for a family outing.

Explore the ruins of Schauenburg Castle, perched atop a hill spur at an altitude of 367 m, overlooking the Renchtal valley and the town of Oberkirch. In fine weather, there’s a magnificent view of the Alsace plain and Strasbourg Cathedral!

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

A long hike with significant elevation gain. Follow the sign featuring a shepherd, then the unmistakable Yellow Diamond. Please note that the signs are sometimes a few dozen metres past the junctions, so keep an eye out!

A short trail (1 km) in the middle of a nature reserve allows you to discover two interesting things: how nature is rebuilding itself after the Lothar storm of 1999 without human intervention and how woodpeckers interact with trees. Several variations of the route are available, including one that allows you to walk along the trail with a pushchair or wheelchair as it is made of wooden planks.Hikers can continue on the Panoramarundweg trail or take other hikes a little further afield (by bus or car) in the Black Forest (including the Allerheiligen waterfalls).

Pram-friendly family walk around Winden

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

A pleasant short hike along the gorges, which are home to a series of waterfalls. The hike can be done in either direction of the circular route.The direction of the circular loop shown is the ascent of the gorges and waterfalls. The path consists of steps to make the ascent easier. Once you arrive in the hamlet of Allerheiligen, you will find amenities and places to eat.The ruins of an ancient abbey are open to visitors. The return journey is along a forest road.There is a dedicated car park at the start/finish point. Please note that this hike can be very popular and can get quite crowded, both in the car park and along the route.

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.

A walk through the forest and vineyard of Nussbach with a lot a chery trees in the spring. From amazing view point on the Vosges and black forest, to tiny (or bigger) chappel passing by lambs and goats, this hike is easy to do. Think to bring a hat as part of the hike is fully exposed to the sun. A pleasant walk for a Sunday afternoon.

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

A pleasant route in the hills above Schonach. You will pass through the Blindensee nature reserve. This deep black lake is surrounded by marshy wetlands, home to many rare plant species.