Excursions
Black Forest and its neighbouring countries - Switzerland and France
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In addition to interesting cities such as Freiburg, Strasbourg in Alsace (F) or Basle (CH) there are several other attractions in the district.
Here are some examples:
Europa Park in Rust
Distance: about 40km
Germany's biggest amusement park
Fun and adventure for the whole family!
Nature reserve "Taubergießen" in Kappel/Grafenhausen
Distance: about 40km
Original, unspoiled nature with a large number of threatened animals and plant species. Guided tours and boat trips
Strasbourg (F)
Distance: about 85km
Medieval Old Town with its Gothic cathedral.
Seat of the European Parliament
Castle "Hochkönigsburg" - near Sélestadt (F)
Distance: about 60 km
Medieval huge castle with guided tours.
Nearby: Animal park with monkeys and falconry with flight shows
Countryroad "Schwarzwaldhochstraße" (B500)
Distance: about 130km
On the countryroad (B500) between Baden-Baden and Freudenstadt you will find the most beautiful scenes in Germany.
Lake "Mummelsee"
Distance: about 120km
Hiking and boating
Open-air farmery museum "Vogtsbauernhof" in Gutach/Kinzigtal
Distance: about 40km
Open-air museum with numerous farms from the 19th century.
Open from April to October from 8am till 6pm
Waterfalls in Triberg
Distance: about 50km
Germany's highest waterfalls (162m). Black Forest Museum in Triberg with the largest cuckoo clock in europe.
Mountain "Kandel" (1243m) near Waldkirch
Distance: 20km
View to Alsace / Rhine / Swiss Alps.
Hiking paths
Animal park "Schwarzwaldzoo" / Elztal Museum in Waldkirch
Distance: 10km
Schwarzwaldzoo suitable for small children
Elztal museum exhibition of organs
Amusement park and animal park "Steinwasenpark" in Oberried
Distance: about 45km
Longest suspension bridge in the world, summer toboggan run, wild animals and other attractions. Open daily from 10am till 5pm
Steam train "Sauschwänzlebahn" - a ride from Blumberg to Weizen
Distance: about 75km
From May to October on selected days. Timetable Tel: 07702-51200
Black Forest Park in Löffingen
Distance: about 75km
Wild animal park with adventure playground and falconry. Open from 9am till 6pm
Bird Park in Steinen/Wiesental (near Lörrach)
Distance: about 105km
Over 300 species of birds, monkeys, falconry shows
Open from May to September 9am till 6pm
March, April + October 10am till 6pm
Mine "Hoffnungsstollen" in Todtmoos
Distance: about 75km






