Vacation in the Black Forest
In the southwest of Germany lies the Black Forest, a low mountain range. Those who plan their vacation in the Northern Black Forest are choosing a region of contrasts. Here, visitors can expect deep, mysterious fir forests and rugged rock formations that meet world-famous spa towns, culinary delights, and charming half-timbered towns.
The Black Forest area is not small; its north-south extension is about 150 kilometers, and its west-east extension is a maximum of around 50 kilometers. The low mountain range is divided into the Northern Black Forest, the Central Black Forest, the High Black Forest, and the Southern Black Forest. Each region is worth a trip in its own right and offers vacationers a varied break from everyday life.
The Northern Black Forest is characterized by its high moors and spruce-covered mountain slopes. It is a paradise for hikers. Whether you are a casual stroller or an ambitious mountaineer, everyone will find their favorite tour here.
- Gorges and Waterfalls: Discover the wildly romantic Monbach Gorge near Bad Liebenzell or the famous All Saints’ Waterfalls near Oppenau.
- The Westweg: A section of this legendary long-distance hiking trail leads through the region and offers spectacular views.
- Baiersbronn’s Hiking Heaven (Baiersbronner Wanderhimmel): An award-winning network of hiking trails around the municipality of Baiersbronn, leading through forests, to idyllic lakes, and into the region’s gourmet huts.
For centuries, the Northern Black Forest has been known for its healing springs and healthy climate. Places like Bad Wildbad, with its treetop walk and the Sommerberg funicular railway, Bad Herrenalb, or Bad Liebenzell invite you to pure relaxation with their modern thermal spas and historic spa facilities.
Vacation in the Northern Black Forest
Bad Wildbad is located in the narrow day of the Enz river in the northern Black Forest. High above the spa town you will find some great excursions for the whole family.
The Northern Black Forest is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Here, numerous very well signposted hiking routes of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty await those seeking recreation through a varied landscape.
Accommodation
Between Bad Wildbad and Enzklösterle, the Kaltenbronner Straße leads uphill to the Hotel Sarbacher, which is nestled between the slopes of the Northern Black Forest.
Appartement Herrlich
Schwarzwaldnestle
Mokni’s Palais Hotel & SPA
Travel information
Getting there...
By plane
The nearest airports are EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Stuttgart Airport and Frankfurt Airport.
By train
ICE trains stop in Baden-Baden, Basel, Freiburg, Karlsruhe and Offenburg. In addition, numerous regional train lines and also IC connections run through the region.
By car
The Black Forest is very well connected to the long-distance road network in Germany via the A5 and A 81 freeways.
The federal road B 500, the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, leads through the region. From this road you have the most beautiful view over the low mountain range in some places.
On the way...
Public transport
With the KONUS guest card you can use the public transport free of charge during a vacation in the Black Forest. Included are local trains (2nd class), streetcars and buses in the Black Forest.
Many places in the Black Forest support the KONUS card and you will receive the card free of charge from your host when you stay overnight.