Feldberg (Black Forest): Discover nature and find hotels

Feldberg (Black Forest) brings together forests, a nature reserve and mountain scenery. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Feldberg, you can consider which of these perspectives you want to shape your stay: a circular trail with stories about the capercaillie, an interactive exhibition or a ride up to the region’s highest peak.

Forest trail, nature reserve and House of Nature

The Wichtelpfad at Feldberg is a circular trail about 1.8 kilometres long through the forest of the Feldberg Nature Reserve. It combines an experience of nature, stories and information about the increasingly rare capercaillie. So, over a manageable distance, both the forest and storytelling about a specific nature topic take centre stage. The trail description therefore gives you more guidance than a simple distance figure: you also know which topic the route explores.

The interactive permanent exhibition at the House of Nature offers another perspective on the nature reserve. It presents the Feldberg Nature Reserve in a light-hearted way and is aimed at all target groups. Comparing the two options is therefore a matter of different ways to engage with nature: the Wichtelpfad leads through the forest as a circular trail and combines the experience with stories; the exhibition presents the area interactively. You can also borrow a child carrier backpack at the House of Nature for smaller children. If you need this loan option, check its current availability before your visit.

Feldberg cable car and municipal area

The Feldberg cable car takes visitors quickly and comfortably up Feldberg, the region’s highest peak. The ride up is therefore one way to experience Feldberg from the summit. Operations may vary by season, so check the current operating status before your trip.

The municipality of Feldberg extends across the highest summit area of the southern Black Forest as well as the eastern slopes of the Feldberg massif. The highest summit area of the southern Black Forest was completely covered by glaciers during the last ice age. This is a broader geographical scale than the individual Wichtelpfad: the description of the municipality covers both the summit area and the eastern slopes, while the trail description focuses on the forest in the nature reserve.

More options in the wider destination of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

In the wider destination of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, many places in the district can be reached by train. With the free KONUS guest card, you can use local trains and buses throughout the Black Forest for free. For a trip that includes other places beyond Feldberg, these are two different points of reference: the train information applies to many places in the district, while the KONUS information covers local public transport throughout the Black Forest.

Other options in the wider destination of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald include Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee. It is summer-like there 365 days a year, with real palm trees and turquoise-blue water among the attractions. The Galaxy water slide universe offers more than 25 attractions and water fun for all ages. The focus here is on year-round summer flair and a wide range of water slides.

Fundorena adds other activities to the regional offerings: it features a three-level trampoline park and the X Mind Arena with six stations. Fundorena also has its own snack bar, “Chicco’s Lounge”. The information about Galaxy and Fundorena helps you distinguish between different themes within the wider destination of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald: water attractions in Titisee on the one hand, and a trampoline park and arena on the other.

Discover more destinations: Altglashütten, Vorderfalkau, Oberrimsingen, Stegen, Neuenburg Am Rhein, Buggingen, Kirchzarten, Horben.

View the wider travel overview: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.