About
One of Germany's oldest long-distance trails, taking you through the heart of the Black Forest. Walk through forests and gorges, stop by lakes, and enjoy waterfalls along the way. Distance: ~285 km. Start: Pforzheim. Finish: Basel. Duration: 12-14 stages. Total elevation gain: ~8,000 m. Marked with the red diamond.
Why go
- Enjoy waterfalls along the way
- Enjoy grandiose views
- Experience real adventure
Must try
- Hike through forests and gorges
- Stop by lakes
- Hike over the highest elevations
- Hike through the national park
- Hike the hornisgrinde high moor
Pro tips
- Start in pforzheim, finish in basel
- Marked with the red diamond
- 12-14 Stages
- Hike shorter sections or a weekend
- Take the cable car up feldberg
Good to know
- South lot fills by 9am
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Rating
4.4 / 5 (27 reviews)