Hike Up Feldberg, The
Black Forest's Highest Mountain
Ancient Forests,
Lakes and Lush Green Meadows
Schwarzwald Village
of Menzenschwand
Walking
in Germany's South West
The Black Forest covers an area of over 400 sq. miles, a vast area ideal for a walking holidays on moderate terrain. Its name conveys an image of dense tangled forest, but nothing could be further from reality. The area is wooded but there are also vast open tracts of undulating hills criss-crossed with well made paths and peppered with attractive traditional villages and half-timbered houses. There are many fine open ridge walks that afford grand views over forest, pasture and mountain lakes.
The
trails that Mark Twain described in such glowing terms in “A Tramp
Abroad” are now meticulously waymarked and lead the walker from one
attractive village to another even more attractive village. We have
developed a route through the Black Forest that takes in such highlights
as Felberg (1493m), the highest peak, Belchen the most impressive peak and
the lake at Schluchsee from where the views extend as far as the Alps. We
will also stay in Menzenschwand one of the most beautiful of the
Schwarzwald villages.
The
mountains of the Black Forest are fairly modest and the walking here is
relatively gentle. The waymarking system is superb and has been adopted
now in many other areas.
At
the heart of the valleys are welcoming traditional family run hotels,
architecturally reminiscent of cuckoo clocks, where you can enjoy every
comfort (many have a swimming pool and sauna). The local gastronomy, that
extends well beyond the famous gateau, is regarded as the best in all
Germany. This tour represents excellent value in all respects.
6
nights/7 days - In Barental the 3* hotel is
situated at the edge of the forest. It is a lovely place where you
can enjoy the sauna and swimming pool. We spend our first two nights
and last night here.
In Wieden we stay two nights at a 3* mountain hotel, which is
situated in one of the most scenic areas of the Black Forest on the
1050m Munstertal Schonau Pass. One of the most picturesque panoramic
views is captured from here. It is steeped in tradition but with its
informal atmosphere makes for a relaxing stay, especially with it’s
own sauna and swimming pool.
At Menzenschwand our 3* hotel is situated in a typical
farmers’ village. It has been built on an old farm but is a
comfortable place, with its own sauna and solarium as well as a
terrace.
Sherpa Notes
Waymarking
The trail is well marked.
Accommodation
and Meals Dinner, b+b basis. Double or twin rooms with en-suite
facilities, in comfortable hotels and ‘Gasthauser’.
Arrival Bus from Basle to Freiburg then train to Barental (about 2hrs
30mins). (Not included in tour price).
End
of Tour On return from Barental the hotel minibus can take you to the
railway station at Seebrugg (you will need to arrange this with the
owner). There is a connection to Titisee and Freiburg im Breisgau
every hour.
