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The 7-day plan, rearranged for 2 days: the best-ranked places stay, and each day keeps to one part of town.
From average weather, 2021 to 2025: days that are warm but not hot, with few rainy days, score highest. Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A small, round, dark lake high on the ridge, full of old stories about the water spirits said to live in it. Walk the shore path in a few minutes.
Go when Morning, before the road gets busy.
Local tip Walk the shore path, then take the short climb from the lake toward Hornisgrinde. Check ahead on the road after snow, since it can close.
The columned spa house at the edge of the park, with a pillared hall and a wide lawn in front. Walk the colonnade and look in.
Go when Midday, then stroll on into the park.
Local tip Walk the colonnade out front, then look in at the great hall if it is open. Dress neatly, because the town has an elegant air.
In spring the Rhine plain is full of white asparagus, served with new potatoes and ham or butter. A traditional spring plate.
Local tip Ask for the seasonal menu in late spring, and eat it with a cool glass of white wine.
Old farmhouses with deep thatched roofs, brought together near Gutach and kept as they were. Walk between them and look at how families lived and worked in the hills.
Go when Afternoon, when the groups have thinned out.
Local tip Duck into the low rooms of the farmhouses and notice how small the doors and beds are. The big thatched roofs reach almost to the ground.
Maultaschen are large stuffed pasta pockets, served in broth or fried with onions and egg. A comforting dish from the region.
Local tip Try them in broth on a cool evening, or pan fried with a side of salad.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The red sandstone cathedral with a tall, lacy spire that dominates the old town. Walk around it, step inside, and look at the carved figures over the doorway.
Go when Morning, when the stone is still cool and the square is quiet.
Local tip Look up at the spire from the square, then walk once around the outside. The carved figures around the doorway are worth a slow look.
A glacial lake ringed by dark forest. Walk the shore path, or simply sit on a bench and watch the boats.
Go when Morning, before the shore paths fill.
Local tip Walk away from the busiest part of the shore. The quieter side has benches, and the water is calm in the morning.
Black Forest ham is smoked and cured, with a dark rind, and is usually served thinly sliced on dark, hearty bread. A trail lunch, with a pickle on the side.
Local tip Buy it at a butcher or a village bakery and take it to a bench by the water.
A cascade of water that drops down a series of steps through the forest. A path with many stairs runs alongside, so take it slowly.
Go when Midday, with a long pause on the way.
Local tip The path is steep with many steps. Go as far as is comfortable, and stop at the first viewing points. Check ahead if there has been ice or heavy rain.
By average weather from 2021 to 2025, May to October are the most comfortable months for walking around Black Forest. This plan is built for late May, which is one of the best months. Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
It covers 2 days in Black Forest, planned for late May. Each day is built around a small number of stops, with room to rest.
It was planned for most travelers. The pace and the places reflect that, so check it fits how you travel.
No. Places marked "book ahead" need a reservation. Hours, prices and availability change, so confirm before you go.
Yes. Archie drafts a day by day plan for your dates and takes your pace, the weather and who is travelling into account. You can start one from the Archie app.
Yes. It is a starting point you can change to fit your own trip: swap a place, add a day or move the pace.
Each day has about 50.3 to 72.7 kilometers between its stops, and 123.0 kilometers in all across 2 days. A short hop is a walk and a longer one a ride. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for the streets.
5 days in the Swiss AlpsAbout 160 km awayAn easy add-on
6 days on the Rhine and MoselleAbout 210 km away
6 days in MunichAbout 250 km awayOther guides with a page about Black Forest. Each one opens in a new tab.
WikivoyageBlack Forest, the free travel guide
Lonely PlanetBlack Forest travel guide
Rick StevesBlack Forest travel guidePhoto: Norbert Hüttisch, Karlsru…, CC BY-SA 3.0 on Wikimedia Commons · Photo by Dennis Ottink on Unsplash · Photo by Embla Munk Rynkebjerg on Unsplash
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