Horben: Circular Routes, Views and Winter Walks

Explore Horben on easy circular routes, a GPS-guided walk through the village, and seasonal activities such as sledding or winter hiking. There is also a challenging mountain biking circuit. If you are looking for a hotel in Horben, you can plan your trip around the excursions you have in mind: Are easy walks the main focus, would you like to reach Schauinsland, or do you want to include Freiburg in your stay? The differences below provide specific points to help with your planning.

Hiking and views

The easy circular routes around Horben offer panoramic views of Freiburg, Schauinsland, Schönberg, the Rhine Plain, the Kaiserstuhl and the Vosges. Another circular route takes you through the village on a GPS-guided walk; the starting point and finish are at the town hall. You will need a GPS device or a suitable smartphone app. The route is suitable for children, but not for strollers.

To the west, hiking trails lead down from Horben into the Hexental valley and over to Schönberg. Along these trails, you will find colorful mountain meadows and open deciduous forests.

Sledding, winter hiking and mountain biking

Sledding is possible at various places in Horben. The most frequently mentioned spots are the meadow behind the fire station in the village center, near the school, and up on the Leh (Eduardshöhe). Snow conditions can vary, so plans depend on the snow cover at the time. In winter, you can also go on walks through the snow-covered landscape. Snow and trail conditions vary by season.

For mountain bikers, a challenging circular route around Horben offers panoramic views. You can choose between the easy walking routes and this challenging cycling route based on your preferred activity level.

Getting to Schauinsland and Freiburg

From the valley station in Horben, the Schauinslandbahn takes you to Schauinsland in 20 minutes. The cable car climbs 746 meters. Check the operator’s latest information before your journey.

From Horben, you can get to Freiburg by bus or via a scenic hiking trail above the Bohrertal valley. Conditions along the route can vary, so take this into account when planning a hike.

Wild herbs and products from Horben

Wild herb walks in Horben are led by herbal educator Petra Rehm-Hug. Ask her directly for current dates. The herb walk offers a distinct guided activity alongside the hiking trails and viewpoints.

In Horben, the Baron Droste Hülshoff distillery produces and markets apple and walnut liqueurs, as well as apple cider, under the “Badische Lösung” brand.

The wider destination of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Many towns in the district of the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination can be reached by train. The free KONUS Guest Card lets you travel free of charge on local trains and buses throughout the Black Forest. At the Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee, summer temperatures prevail 365 days a year; the resort features real palm trees and turquoise-blue water. The Galaxy at Badeparadies offers more than 25 attractions and water fun for all ages. In Feldberg, Fundorena includes a trampoline park spread across three levels; the Fundorena X Mind Arena consists of six stations.

Discover more destinations: Oberried, Müllheim, Löffingen, Breisach Am Rhein, Oberglottertal, Heitersheim, Münstertal/Schwarzwald, Auggen.

View the full travel guide: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.