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Black Forest and its neighbouring countries - Switzerland and France





Black Forest is a paradise for hikers and bikers with several signed paths and tracks.

We have maps for sale for hikers and bikers.


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

Mine open from May to October: Wed, Sat, Sun + holidays from 2pm till 5pm
Lake "Schluchsee"

Distance: about 80km
Sailing, windsurfing, fishing, swimming, hiking. The biggest lake in Black Forest
Mine "Teufelsgrund" in Münstertal

Distance: about 60km
Open Thursday to Sunday from 10am till 5pm
Breisach in Kaiserstuhl

Distance: about 50km; near the border to France
Shipping tours on Rhine, guided tours at "Geldermann" a traditional producer of sparkling wine, gothic cathedral
City of Freiburg

Distance: about 25km
Beautiful oldtown with an gothic cathedral, interesting city tours
Mountain "Schauinsland" (1284m) near Freiburg

Distance: about 45km
Reach by car or funicular
Animal park "Mundenhof" in Freiburg

Distance: about 35km
Ideal for family with children
Open daily from 8am till 6 pm
Waterfall "Rheinfall" in Schaffhausen (CH)

Distance: about 130km
Animal park "Zoologischer Garten" in Basle (CH)

Distance: about 110km; open daily
Ravine "Wutachschlucht" in Bonndorf

Distance: about 80km
"Grand Canyon" of Black Forest, ideal for hikers
Lake "Titisee" in Titisee-Neustadt

Distance: about 55km
The most beutiful lake in Black Forest near Feldberg.
Possible activities: boating, swimming, hiking
Typical for Titisee: Black Forest souvenirs such as cuckoo clock.
Ideal for children: "Badeparadies Schwarzwald", a huge indoor swimming pool with various water slides.
Mountain "Feldberg" (1493m)

Distance: about 70km
Highest mountain in Black Forest. Ideal for hiking an skiing (downhill and crosscountry)
District of Lake Constance (Bodensee)
Distance: about 150km
Interesting sights:
Island of "Mainau"
Gardening exhibition, house of butterflies, can also be reached by boat
Sea Life Centre in Constance (Konstanz)
More than 3000 species of salt- and freshwater fish
Natural museum "Pfahlbauten" in Unteruhldingen

Zeppelin museum in Friedrichshafen
The biggest exhibition in the world about the history and technology of airship
"Dorotheenhütte" in Wolfach

Distance: about 45km
Take a look in the art of glass blowing an 2000 years old history of glass works.
Museum of clocks "Deutsches Uhrenmuseum" in Furtwangen

Distance: about 35km
The world greatest collection of clocks made in Black Forest. Everything you like to know about the 350 years old history of clock manufacturing and technology
Thermal spring "Vita Classica" in Bad Krozingen

Distance: about 50km
"Erdmannshöhle" in Hasel

Distance: about 110km
One of the oldest stalactite caves in Germany
Indoor swimming-pool "Laguna Badeland" in Weil/Rhine

Distance: about 90km
A lot of fun for families with children