The sound of the woods?

Enjoy the beauty of the Black Forest by bike: Wide panorama views, savage canyons, cosy farms, blossoming meadows, densely vegetated forests and moors will mesmerize you. The region of the high Rhine and the sweet Markgräflerland with its rich winegrowing tradition are known as the country where the sun never seems to sets. Follow the route to Freiburg, one of Germany’s most beautiful towns and relax in the spa town Bad Bellingen and by the Titisee. Let this bike trip surprise you! It has a lot more to offer than only cuckoo clocks and Black Forest cake. The southern Black Forest bike trail consists of calm country roads and designated bike trails. Well-frequented streets and gravel roads are seldom.

1. day  Hinterzarten/ Titisee

Individual journey to Hinterzarten or Titisee. You can be looking forward to a relaxed walk on the lakeside or a pedal boat tour on the clear glacial lake.

2. day  Hinterzarten/ Titisee - Stühlingen, 50-58 km

The day begins on the Bähnle-bike trail, a rail bike path leading through the beautiful Black Forest. An excursion to the wild and romantic Wutach-gorge (8 additional kilometres) is possible along the way. Afterwards, you will cross the railway line of the Sauschwänzlebahn (“pig’s tail railway”), an antique steem engine, to find your way to Stühlingen. Marvel at Hohenlupfen castle, the town’s landmark, and visit the monastery’s church. Anyone who wishes to shorten this stage by few kilometres has the option to cycle directly to Stühlingen (about 50km).

3. day  Stühlingen - Bad Säckingen, 54 km

Today, you are invited to discover the rural charm of the southern Black Forest: A trout rearing farm, wide stone fruit plantations and a small schnaps distillery.with souvenir shop. A worthwhile place for a break are the monastery of Marienburg or Wutöschingen by the megalithic tomb.In the afternoon, the bike trail leads to the trumpeter’s town Bad Säckingen via Laufenburg. A night guard’s tour in the evening is a must-do in this historical town.

4. day  Bad Säckingen - Basel, 43 km

The young Rhine keeps you company today. While the heights of the southern Black Forest move closer to the river, you will comfortably cycle past Beuggen and its moated castle (seat of the Teutonic Order for 560 years) to arrive in Kaiseraugst. Take some time for an extended stop here. By the riverbank on the northern edge of the town, an archaeologist came to expose a public Roman bath in 1974/75. In 1962, the treasure of silver of Kaiseraugst was discovered by the southern Roman fort in the course of construction works. It consists of ornated tiles, drinking vessels, silverware and 186 silver coins and medallions. From here, Basel is not far. Its rich cultural history and the world-famous museums create a unique attraction.

5. day  Basel - Staufen/ Umgebung, ca. 58 km

What an experience! You will today pass the longest bike and pedestrian’s bridge of the world situated in the border triangle by the Rhine. The thermal bath of Bad Bellingen invites for a relaxing refreshment before you will leave the Rhine continuing your way to Neuenburg. Magnificent bike trails take you through vineyards, meadows and valleys. A stunningly colourful landscape full of lively nature and spoiled by the sun lies on your way in the Markgräflerland. Plenty of places to stop off at in order to witness the long winegrowing tradition seam your way. Spend the night in Staufen, Pfaffenweiler or Heitersheim.

6. day  Staufen - Hinterzarten/ Titisee, ca. 50 km

Enjoy the morning in Ebringen with a wonderful view over the Rhine valley. Afterwads, you will cycle past the numerous small half-timbered houses, vintner’s cooperatives and schnaps distilleries of the Schneckental to Freiburg. Discover this beautiful town by foot. Every taste is served here: History, art, architecture, wine or gastronomy, Freiburg has it all. With these new impressions in your heart you will continue to Hinterzarten. We recommend taking the train from Kirchzarten (not inclusive in the tour), as the last part of the way (35 km) is, due to extreme ascents, a challenge even for much trained cyclists.

7. day  Hinterzarten/ Titisee departure

We gladly book an additional night for you as there is a lot left to see and to experience.