Schwarzwald
Description
The Black Forest, or Schwarzwald, is named after the huge firs that cover vast contiguous areas. If you don't like pine, then the Black Forest might not be the best destination for you. The west of Germany's most impressive mountain range – next to the Alps - is the most forested. Here you will find the highest tops and the best views. Highest mountain is the Feldberg, 1493m. The Westweg links the best parts together.
To the east, the terrain become flatter, and there is more alternation with farmland. The Ostweg introduces you to this lesser known part of the Black Forest. Here you will walk closer to the Danube than to the Rhine, and the views extend to the Swabian Jura.
Above we already mentioned two of the most famous hiking trails: the Westweg, founded in 1900, and the Ostweg. In between is the Mittelweg. All three long distance paths start in Pforzheim and fan southward to finish at river Rhine near the Swiss border.
There are also about 20 other fantastic long distance footpaths. These follow beautiful valleys, have certain themes, or cross the mountains from west to east. The best place to start your search for information is the website of the Schwarzwaldvereins.
Day hikers will be happy too. Everywhere they will find well documented and marked hiking trails.
Tourism – including walking tourism - has a long history in the Black Forest. Hotels and Gasthäuser have been in existence for often more than a century, handed over from one generation to the next. In every village and on every mountain you'll find something, usually opan all year. There are also some 30 Wanderheime, uncostly and pleasant accommodations.
Trails in this region
- Breisgauer WeinwegGPX
- E1GPX
- E8GPX
- GäurandwegGPX
- Gernsbacher RundeGPX
- Hansjakobweg I (Kleiner Hansjakobweg)GPX
- Hansjakobweg II (Großer Hansjakobweg)GPX
- Hochrhein HöhenwegGPX
- Hotzenwald QuerwegGPX
- Jakobsweg Breisach - Cluny
- Jakobsweg Waldshut-Vézelay
- Kandel HöhenwegGPX
- Main-Neckar-RheinwegGPX
- Markgräfler Wiwegli
- MittelwegGPX
- MurgleiterGPX
- Ortenauer WeinpfadGPX
- OstwegGPX
- Panoramaweg Baden-BadenGPX
- Querweg Freiburg-BodenseeGPX
- Querweg Gengenbach-Alpirsbach
- Querweg Lahr-RottweilGPX
- Querweg Schwarzwald-Kaiserstuhl-RheinGPX
- RenchtalsteigGPX
- RheinauenwegGPX
- SchluchtensteigGPX
- Schwarzwald Nordrand WegGPX
- Schwarzwald-Jura-Bodensee-WegGPX
- Schwarzwald-Schwäbische Alb-Allgäu-WegGPX
- WestwegGPX
- ZweitälersteigGPX
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Books
United Kingdom
- Twelve Nights
- Discover this beautiful winter gem of a novella that makes the perfect stocking filler this Christmas.`I may have been gone a long time, but I`m no stranger...` Manfred walks alone through a snowy valley, surrounded by his memories, on a pilgrimage of sorts to his childhood home. He`s been estranged from his brother Sebastian for decades, ever... Read more
United Kingdom
- DK Eyewitness Road Trips Germany
- With its scenic towns, romantic medieval cities and evocative landscapes, Germany is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It`s yours to explore with Road Trips Germany, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 24 drives across the country, from the winding Baltic Coast to the remote valleys of the Black Forest. Packed... Read more
United Kingdom
- Hiking and Cycling in the Black Forest: Walks, treks and cycle rides in southern Germany
- 15 day walks, 3 multi-stage treks and 5 cycle routes are described covering the north, central and southern areas of Germany`s Black Forest. The walks and cycle routes are evenly distributed across all three areas and comprise both long distance routes and day walks, although each stage of every long distance walk can also be done as individual... Read more
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- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Hiking and Cycling in the Black Forest
- Walks, treks and cycle rides in southern Germany Read more
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- 100X Aan De Wandel
- Met een voorwoord van Arnon Grunberg Joyce Roodnat, journaliste van NRC Handelsblad, doet elke zaterdag verslag van haar wandeltochten. Ze wandelt met 'man' en soms met 'dochter' of 'vriendin', 'de legendarische Anita', langs bestaande wandelroutes kriskras door Nederland. Maar ook, tijdens vakanties, in de Ligurische Alpen in Itali , Avalon te... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- 100X Aan De Wandel
- Met een voorwoord van Arnon Grunberg Joyce Roodnat, journaliste van NRC Handelsblad, doet elke zaterdag verslag van haar wandeltochten. Ze wandelt met 'man' en soms met 'dochter' of 'vriendin', 'de legendarische Anita', langs bestaande wandelroutes kriskras door Nederland. Maar ook, tijdens vakanties, in de Ligurische Alpen in Itali , Avalon te... Read more
Netherlands
2014
- ANWB actief & anders - Zwarte Woud
- ANWB Actief onderscheidt zich van andere reisgidsen door 30 dagtochten. Bij elke dagtocht worden de moeilijkheidsgraad, duur, lengte en horeca vermeld. Alle tochten zijn voorzien van duidelijke, gedetailleerde kaarten. Bovendien kunnen van alle wandel- en fietsroutes GPS-tracks worden gedownload. De beginpunten van de routes zijn voorzien van... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2014
- ANWB actief & anders - Zwarte Woud
- ANWB Actief onderscheidt zich van andere reisgidsen door 30 dagtochten. Bij elke dagtocht worden de moeilijkheidsgraad, duur, lengte en horeca vermeld. Alle tochten zijn voorzien van duidelijke, gedetailleerde kaarten. Bovendien kunnen van alle wandel- en fietsroutes GPS-tracks worden gedownload. De beginpunten van de routes zijn voorzien van... Read more
Netherlands
- WF5415 Hochschwarzwald, Rund um den Feldberg Kompass
- Die KOMPASS Wanderführer überzeugen durch . nützliche Tourenübersicht zur schnellen Orientierung . übersichtliche und präzise Wegbeschreibungen . XXL Kartenausschnitte für einen großzügigen Überblick . aussagekräftiges Höhenprofil zur einfachen Planung . persönliche Empfehlungen der AutorenDe Kompass wandelgids + kaart geeft een overzicht van... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- WF5415 Hochschwarzwald, Rund um den Feldberg Kompass
- Die KOMPASS Wanderführer überzeugen durch . nützliche Tourenübersicht zur schnellen Orientierung . übersichtliche und präzise Wegbeschreibungen . XXL Kartenausschnitte für einen großzügigen Überblick . aussagekräftiges Höhenprofil zur einfachen Planung . persönliche Empfehlungen der AutorenDe Kompass wandelgids + kaart geeft een overzicht van... Read more
Netherlands
- Schwarzwald /Black Forest
- Der Schwarzwald ist und bleibt eines der beliebtesten Reiseziele in Deutschland. Weltweit wurde der Black Forest zum Begriff für urwüchsige Landschaft und außergewöhnliche Naturschönheit. Markante Berge wie der Feldberg, der Kandel oder der Belchen beeindrucken ebenso wie die tiefen zum Teil auch lieblichen Täler: Stille Bergseen, die mit... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Schwarzwald /Black Forest
- Der Schwarzwald ist und bleibt eines der beliebtesten Reiseziele in Deutschland. Weltweit wurde der Black Forest zum Begriff für urwüchsige Landschaft und außergewöhnliche Naturschönheit. Markante Berge wie der Feldberg, der Kandel oder der Belchen beeindrucken ebenso wie die tiefen zum Teil auch lieblichen Täler: Stille Bergseen, die mit... Read more
Netherlands
- Naturführer Kraichgau
- Der Kraichgau hat alle Zutaten zu einem perfekten Naherholungsgebiet: Er ist gut zu erreichen, kann als uralte Siedlungslandschaft mit zahlreichen historischen Kulturdenkmalen aufwarten, er ist mit einem angenehmen Klima gesegnet und bietet eine geradezu idyllische Landschaft, die immer wieder als "badische Toskana" bezeichnet wird.Der neue,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Naturführer Kraichgau
- Der Kraichgau hat alle Zutaten zu einem perfekten Naherholungsgebiet: Er ist gut zu erreichen, kann als uralte Siedlungslandschaft mit zahlreichen historischen Kulturdenkmalen aufwarten, er ist mit einem angenehmen Klima gesegnet und bietet eine geradezu idyllische Landschaft, die immer wieder als "badische Toskana" bezeichnet wird.Der neue,... Read more
Netherlands
2021
- Wandelgids Fernwanderwege Schwarzwald (Zwarte Woud) Westweg · Mittelweg · Ostweg | Rother Bergverlag
- 41 Höhenprofile, 41 Wanderkärtchen im Maßstab 1:100.000, 2 Übersichtskarten Auf der Straße nach Süden",: Die drei bekanntesten und längsten Fernwanderwege des Schwarzwaldes - Westweg, Mittelweg und Ostweg - beginnen alle in der Schmuck- und Goldstadt Pforzheim am nördlichen Rand des Schwarzwalds und führen nach Süden bis an die Schweizer... Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Black Forest Complete 4-Map Set Kompass 888
- The whole of the Black Forest on a set of four double-sided, GPS compatible and contoured maps at 1:50,000 from Kompass with local and long-distance footpaths, cycling routes, accommodation, etc. Coverage extends from Ratstatt and Pforzheim north of Baden-Baden to Basel and the east/west section of the Rhine.KOMPASS HIKING & RECREATIONAL MAPS:... Read more
United Kingdom
- St. Blasien - Todtmoos - Hotzenwald - NP South Black Forest Kompass 898
- St. Blasien - Todtmoos - Hotzenwald in the southern Black Forest on a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:25,000 from Kompass with local and long-distance footpaths, cycling routes, accommodation, etc, printed on durable, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper.KOMPASS HIKING & RECREATIONAL MAPS: this title is part of an extensive series... Read more
United Kingdom
- Southern Black Forest Cycle Tour (240km) Bikeline Map/Guide
- Southern Black Forest Cycle Tour, a 240-km long route around the Black Forest Nature Park starting in Freiburg and including Titsee, Waldshut-Tiengen, Basel and the German bank of the Rhine, presented by the Verlag Esterbauer in guide with maps at 1:50,000 showing the route and its variants. Extensive information is conveyed by symbols,... Read more
United Kingdom
- Colline di Forlí
- Map No. 127, Colline di Forlí, in a series of GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:50,000 from the Istituto Geografico Adriatico, covering parts of central Italy: eastern Tuscany, with northern Umbria and the Marches, plus the south-eastern of part of Emilia-Romagna.The maps have contours at 50m intervals with additional shading and numerous spot... Read more
United Kingdom
- Alpe della Luna 17
- Map No. 16, Monte Carpegna - Sasso di Simone, in series of contoured, GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:25,000 from the Istituto Geografico Adriatico, covering mainly the spine of the Apennines along the borders of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the Marches.Map in this series have contours at 25m intervals with additional shading and... Read more
United Kingdom
- Freudenstadt - Baiersbronn - Simmersfeld - Lossburg - Alpirsbach Kompass 878
- Bad Freudenstadt - Baiersbronn - Simmersfeld - Loßburg area of northern Black Forest on a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:25,000 from Kompass with local and long-distance footpaths, cycling routes, accommodation, etc, printed on durable, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper.KOMPASS HIKING & RECREATIONAL MAPS: this title is part of an... Read more
United Kingdom
- Transrhodopi - Long distance hiking and biking trail From Trigrad to Ivaylovgrad
- Western Rhodope Mountains at 1:100,000 on a contoured GPS compatible map from Domino extending from just west of the Pirin National Park to Asenovgrad in the north-east. The map is double-sided with a good overlap between the sides. Topography is shown by contours at 50m intervals with relief shading and spot heights, plus colouring for... Read more
United Kingdom
- Monte Fumaiolo - Monte Comero 18
- Map No. 18, Monte Fumaiolo - Alto Tevere, in series of contoured, GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:25,000 from the Istituto Geografico Adriatico, covering mainly the spine of the Apennines along the borders of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the Marches.Map in this series have contours at 25m intervals with additional shading and numerous... Read more
United Kingdom
- Alsace - Mulhouse - Basel - Altkirch K+F Outdoor Map 2
- The southern part of Alsace around Mulhouse and Guebwiller on a GPS compatible, double-sided map at 1:50,000 from Kümmerly+Frey printed on sturdy, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper; contoured, with hiking and cycling routes, sites for other recreational activities, various accommodation options, restaurants and ferme-auberge... Read more
United Kingdom
- Freiburg and Environs Regional Cycling Map
- Freiburg and its Environs on a waterproof, tear-resistant, GPS compatible cycling map at 1:75,000 from the ADFC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club - the official German cycling federation), in a series of maps with extensive overprint for long-distance and local cycling routes. GPS waypoints, route profiles, details of online links for... Read more
United Kingdom
- Alpe di San Benedetto 21
- Map No. 21, Alpe di San Benedetto: Passo del Muraglione – San Godenzo – Dicomano, in series of contoured, GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:25,000 from the Istituto Geografico Adriatico, covering mainly the spine of the Apennines along the borders of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the Marches.Map in this series have contours at 25m intervals... Read more
United Kingdom
- Alta Valle del Lamone 22
- Map No. 22, Alta Valle del Lamone: Alto Appennino Faentino – Anello di Marradi, in series of contoured, GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:25,000 from the Istituto Geografico Adriatico, covering mainly the spine of the Apennines along the borders of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the Marches.Map in this series have contours at 25m intervals... Read more
United Kingdom
- Appennino Tosco-Romagnolo East
- Map No. 135, Appennino Tosco-Romagnolo East, in a series of GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:50,000 from the Istituto Geografico Adriatico, covering parts of central Italy: eastern Tuscany, with northern Umbria and the Marches, plus the south-eastern of part of Emilia-Romagna.The maps have contours at 50m intervals with additional shading and... Read more
United Kingdom
- Bagno di Romagna Monti Editore 19
- Map No. 19, Bagno di Romagna, in series of contoured, GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:25,000 from the Istituto Geografico Adriatico, covering mainly the spine of the Apennines along the borders of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the Marches.The maps have contours at 25m intervals with additional shading and numerous Map in this series have... Read more
United Kingdom
- Alta Val Tiberina
- Map No. 125, Alta Val Tiberina, in a series of GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:50,000 from the Istituto Geografico Adriatico, covering parts of central Italy: eastern Tuscany, with northern Umbria and the Marches, plus the south-eastern of part of Emilia-Romagna.The maps have contours at 50m intervals with additional shading and numerous spot... Read more