Hells Valley Trail (Guided)

If you are a beginner hiker and like a combination of guided hiking and hiking on your own – this is the best package for you. On your first day we set you up with one of our own local guides who will take you on a hike. Our guide will make sure you are well equipped for your next day of hiking on your own. Or choose to do some sightseeing on your second day instead.

Location

Black Forest

Start / End

freiburg

Activity

sightseeing, hiking

Distance

8 km

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 days

Hells Valley Trail (Guided)

Hiking Tours

spring, summer, fall

2 days

The Hells Valley Trail Package is perfect if you are looking for a flexible combination of easy hikes and options to take in other activities (or just relax) in nature. We set you up with one of our own local hiking guides who will take you on a hike.

We Handle All The Detail
Guided (half day) Hike included
Hotels included

Stay in a Black Forest mountain town
Well Marked & Easy to Navigate Tracks
We are only a phone call away

If you are a beginner hiker and prefer a guide on your side – this is the package for you

hells valley

A Guided hike: the best way to start your hiking adventure

On your hiking day, our hiking guide will take you on a hike exploring the countryside. The hike itself is only 8 km long – but we have included lots of stops, therefore it can take a few hours before we get you back to your hotel – depending on your fitness level. This is a private hiking tour just for you. No one else will be joining the tour. This is one of our most popular hikes because you really get it all: Besides the classic, dark Black Forest gorge hike next to waterfalls, you get a lot of Black Forest history, a few touristy things, the oldest chapel in the Black Forest, the areas largest cuckoo clock. The guided hike takes you down into a valley famous for its ancient mills that once made everything from rope to spoons. You will see how people thrived hundreds of years ago. Your local guide has lots of stories to tell. You are in for a real treat! (good to know: depending on your fitness level and interests our guide may change the itinerary and choose a different hike for you)

lake titisee hotel

Flexibility it is!

Our Hells Valley Trail Package provides you with a lot of flexibility. You are staying in a family-owned small hotel in a beautiful mountain town in the Southern Black Forest, less than 60 minutes away from Freiburg. Perfect base to explore sights and do some hiking. Due to its location The Hells Valley Trail Package provides you with many other options besides hiking. Do some sightseeing on your own (public transportation is free), or go for a swim in the lake.

Length

Our Hells Valley Trail Package is laied out as a 1 day/ 2 night package. We highly recommend adding-on another night. This will give you the opportunity to hike on your own on day 2 – or do some sightseeing instead.

If you are looking for a longer hiking experience, also have a look at our Short Trails. Here you spend 3 nights in the mountains (2 hiking days) and you also have the option to add-on a guide on your first day of hiking.

What’s the area like?

The terrain of the Southern Black Forest (where the Hells Valley Trail is located at) is postcard perfect. This area has the sunniest and warmest weather in Germany. The terrain is composed of mountain meadows while thick forests and steep ravines dominate the higher elevations.

Is it for me?

This is a good package if you are a beginner hiker.
Start hiking with a private guide who shows you a bit of the area and explains you how it all works!
Also a great package if you want a combination of hiking & sightseeing

This package is not available for solo travellers.

Itinerary

Arrival Info

Arrive in Freiburg by train. Here you switch to a regional train which will take you into the mountains. Within 45 minutes you will arrive at your destination.

You are staying in a cute mountain town with cafes and restaurants. If you are traveling by car you can drive directly to the hotel.

Accommodation

We work with a cozy family-owned hotel in the middle of town, only steps away from the train station.

The hotel restaurant offers a la carte dinners, but there are several other restaurants close-by, so you have lots of options.

Description of your day

On your first day, our hiking guide will take you on a hike exploring the countryside. The hike itself is only 8 km long – but we have included lots of stops, therefore it can take a few hours before we get you back to your hotel – depending on your fitness level. This is a private hiking tour just for you. No one else will be joining the tour. This is one of our most popular hikes because you really get it all.

Besides the classic, dark Black Forest gorge hike next to waterfalls, you get a lot of Black Forest history, a few touristy things, the oldest chapel in the Black Forest, the areas largest cuckoo clock. And the option to have a beer in a typical Black Forest inn. This hike takes you down into a valley famous for its ancient mills that once made everything from rope to spoons. You will see how people thrived hundreds of years ago. Your local guide has lots of stories to tell. You are in for a real treat!

Hotel

same hotel as last night

Departure Info

Depart from your hotel after breakfast.

Good to Know

Accommodation in double room with private bathroom
Breakfast
Free public transportation pass while staying in the Black Forest
detailed route descriptions & maps, tour route available in app also
Welcome Bag with useful items for your tour (water bottle, etc)
Guided half day hike with our certified hiking guide
Complimentary piece of Black Forest cake & Coffee at the hotel

Travel to and from start/end of your Black Forest vacation (Freiburg)
Lunches and dinners
Travel insurance. Make sure you have travel insurance covering you against illness, injury, loss or damage to property and cancellations.
Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, telephone calls

Season. The Hells Valley Trail is available from mid-May to mid-October.
Starting day. Our hotels are often not available on the weekends so we recommend starting beginning of the week or mid-week.

The standard length of our Hells Valley Trail Package is 1 days/2 nights.

This gives you half a day of exploring the trails with a local hiking guide. And then half a day on your own to explore.

please email us your exact dates so we can send you pricing

Hotel Location

The hotel is located in the middle of a mountain town with easy access to everything.

Hotel Category

our hotel is a small family-owned hotel. It is not a fancy hotel, but clean and very friendly.

Hotel Rooms

Double Rooms. If you are booking a double room there is one double bed with 2 individual mattresses (not 2 twin beds). If you require separate beds we recommend booking 2 separate rooms. In rare cases twin beds are available, please inquire.
Single Rooms. If you are traveling by yourself we charge a single room supplement. You will either be provided with a single room. Or with a double room for single use – based on availability.
Bathrooms. All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms.
Air-Conditioning. Summers can be very warm. Most hotels in Germany do not have air-conditioning. Sometimes hotels can provide a fan for your room. Usually the hotel owners will tell you to sleep with the window open during the night – this is very common in Germany.
Elevators. Please note that our hotels most often do not have elevators – you will have to walk a flight of stairs to get to your room.

good walking boots and socks
swim suits (you might want to jump in the nearby lake)
warm and waterproof clothes
water bottle
sun glasses, sun hat, sun block

Mobile Phone Coverage. Please note that the Black Forest is a mountainous area. Often there is no mobile phone coverage when touring the Black Forest.
Wi-Fi in hotels. All of our hotels have wi-fi but sometimes it can be spotty in your room – depending on the location of your room.
If you require constant online access we do NOT recommend touring the Black Forest. Consider staying in a large town like Baden-Baden or Freiburg instead.

Where you will be touring

hells valley trail germany

See what some of our customers say who have done this tour before:

Black Forest Tours

Average rating:

21 reviews

Gloria H

Jun 25, 2024

by Gloria H

Private Guided Tour - Black Forest Experience

This tour went above and beyond our expectations! We did a private guided hike and Simone had all the details planned out for us, including the hotel, which was a huge help. We came from the US so having the tripped planned for us was a great benefit.

We got a goody bag of information for the planned hike, which had hats, water bottles, a flashlight, and brochures for other attractions in the area. The hike was wonderful and our guide Giselle was so wonderful. She is from the area so has a lot of local knowledge, and she made a picnic lunch for us. Homemade sourdough rolls and real black forest bacon! So incredible!!!

Giselle was patient and never pushed for a certain pace. We extended our halfway hike into a full day because we were having such a great time.

We stayed in a small town in the mountains and it was a picture perfect. Close to many trails and Lake Titisee, which Simone added trip ideas for both. We ended up going to the alpine coaster about 45 minutes away, which was really fun!

We loved working with Black Forest Tours, and 10/10 recommend for seeing the forest.

Scott

Jul 12, 2022

by Scott

We loved our tour guide, Gisela, who guided us through our one-day hike of the Hells Valley Trail. We only devoted one day to our Black Forest exploration, and Simone was extremely responsive to our requests every step of the way. Simone will happily work with you as you figure out what you want when you visit the Black Forest region!

Melissa

Aug 10, 2019

by Melissa

You're in Good Hands with Simone

Simone was quite helpful in organizing a trip for four days through the Black Forest and Alsace helping line up drivers and hotels and giving us good suggestions. There is quite a lot to choose from and definitely enough for another week or two sometime in the future. The hiking trails were awesome and the Black Forest is a beautiful place to be on a misty Tuesday morning.

Sara O

Jul 29, 2019

by Sara O

Black Forest Tours

Black Forest Tours exceeded my expectation. Simone provided brilliant trail notes and the hikes she selected were spectacular. I would highly recommend Black Forest Tours.

Hilary

Jul 2, 2019

by Hilary

Hells Valley Trail

Dear Simone,

The Black Forest was an extremely nice place to be, thank you. The information pack you left me very helpful and informative and I was happy with the hotel too. I had a lovely day with Gisela she was very good company. I really hope to come again.

Best wishes

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