Visiting Freiburg is not complete without a hike in the Black Forest. There are many hiking trails around Freiburg. But for a real Black Forest experience you need to hop on a train and head into the Black Forest mountains.
Looking for a hike you can do on your own?
Only a short train ride away from Freiburg you find one of the most hidden-secrets of the Black Forest: The Ravenna Gorge. In the past we always recommended to hike Ravenna Gorge with a guide. But with our self-guided tours it is easy to follow the hiking trail on your own. Our app tracks your position so you always know where you are and where to go next. Our tour has a lot of pictures and descriptions to provide you with all the background info on the sights you see while hiking. If you prefer to do this hike with a private guide please contact us. 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. Our self-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. You are in for a real treat!
Highlights
- Get out of the city and experience the real Black Forest at Ravenna Gorge
- Get a lot of Black Forest history during one hike
- Hike along streams and waterfalls in this classic, dark Black Forest gorge
- Visit the oldest chapel in the Black Forest
- Take a picture of the area’s largest cuckoo clock
How do you get to the start of the hike?
Our self-guided hiking tour starts outside of the train station in Hinterzarten. Our app tracks your location so you cannot get lost. You are ready to go once you arrive in Hinterzarten.
If you are arriving from Freiburg, you will need to take a short 30 minute train ride to get to Hinterzarten. Trains from Freiburg depart every 20 minutes. Purchase a train ticket at the train station in Freiburg, then hop on any train to Hinterzarten.
If you have your own car, the destination is Hinterzarten. Park your car at the train station in Hinterzarten. Your hike starts from there.
