Start: Pforzheim, 1 hour west of Stuttgart. Celebrate with authentic Black Forest Cake (real cherries, thick cream and chocolate) and cheeses, sausages and home-baked breads from local farmers. This is the Black Forest, a mountainous region full of pines and fir trees. Having pedalled past lakes and through villages, the final stretch is downhill to Waldshut-Tiengen. Germanys largest wooded area, and its most famous, is in the southwest near the Swiss border. Alternatively, from Bad Wildbad, you can climb 300 m / 1,000 ft effortlessly, by taking the Sommerberg funicular railway. At 1,084 m / 3,550 ft high, this is the highest point on the route! The reward for the climb is the glorious vista. Experience the natural beauty of Germanys Black Forest and Switzerlands Rhine Falls on a private excursion from Zurich. Black Forest Germany is a popular vacation spot for locals and tourists alike. Each day has highlights – and Höchstberg Mountain is one. Where is the Black Forest Located in a large mountain range in Southwest Germany, Black Forest or Schwarzwald in German, is home to the cuckoo clock, the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales and world-renowned thermal spas. From Pforzheim, famous for its jewellery-making tradition, join the Enz Valley Cycle Path on the way to the spa town of Bad Wildbad and then Enzklösterle, known for its blueberries. From north to south, the paved bike path swoops across the low mountain ranges to Waldshut-Tiengen on the Swiss border, a total of 276 km / 172 miles. The Black Forest Panorama Cycle Trail (Schwarzwald Panorama Radweg) has five stages that take in breath-taking scenery as well as local attractions. With peaceful lakes and meadows, traditional farmhouses and small villages, as well as the freshest air, it’s a terrific place to cycle. There’s so much more to the beautiful Black Forest than pine trees. Start & finish: Hinterzarten, 2 hours southwest of Stuttgart In Himmelreich, put your bike on a train and enjoy the scenic run through the wild and romantic Höllental valley (Hell's Valley!), back up to Hinterzarten and the start of the tour. Back in Germany, the route cuts through the Markgräflerland vineyards, dotted with spa resorts, on its way to Freiburg, one of Europe’s greenest and most cycle-friendly cities. Or ride the historic Wutach Valley Railroad, nicknamed the Sauschwänzle Railroad, because it twists and turns like a pig’s tail! As you cycle along the River Rhine, cross over to the Swiss city of Basel. Stop at farmer’s markets and traditional Black Forest farmhouses to sample seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, loaves of bread from wood-fired ovens, sausages and cheese. A bonus is popping in and out of France and Switzerland! Start in Hinterzarten and head for beautiful Titisee Lake and the impressive Wutach Gorge. As ever, the bike path is clearly signposted, as it passes through the farms, woodlands and hills of the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Germany's largest. The 4* rating for this circular tour reflects the variety offered by its 270 km / 170 miles. If all that appeals, plan to pedal the Southern Black Forest Cycle Route (Südschwarzwald Radweg). Overall a great few hours, and we felt we had well earned our lunch once we finished.Quiet country lanes unspoiled natural beauty medieval towns gentle terrain. It might be on a tour bus, with stops to view the largest cuckoo clock in the world or sample a slice of the famous Black Forest cake. You start off at a park near the tourist information centre and follow the little gnome signs on lampposts which quite literally point you in the right direction. The Black Forest region in southwest Germany attracts thousands of visitors each year. If you do the alternative you just miss a nice walk, no activities. There is a section which involves quite a steep climb which is not pushchair friendly, though there is an alternative and to be honest we collapsed our lightweight pushchair and our girl managed the scramble to the top. It was quite busy with a few other families all going at their own pace. lots to interact with and have fun, all with instructions in both German and English which was a nice surprise. There was a barefoot walk, an obstacle course, spot the natural objects, wooden musical instruments. Some of them were too old for her, but she was able to interact with a lot of them. Loved the walk through the forest and the regular little activities really captured our little girl’s imagination. Visited with out 2 year old daughter on a whim following a recommendation from a free local guide book.
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