The Black Forest Panorama Cycle Route

You start your cycle tour on the Black Forest Panorama Cycle Path in Ettlingen. The pretty little town lies at the foot of the Black Forest and forms the gateway to the Alb Valley. The picturesque Alb river dominates the townscape. It flows through the middle of the old town, where it is spanned by numerous small pedestrian bridges. Visit Ettlingen Castle, which is located in the city center. It houses a town museum that offers insights into the history of the castle and town. If you travel in July and August, you might be lucky enough to attend an open-air theater performance in a baroque setting at the castle festival.

The first stage takes you from Ettlingen into the northern Black Forest. You can see the deep green hills of the legendary low mountain range from afar. A particularly impressive panoramic view awaits you at the Schwanner Warte near Straubenhardt.
You tackle the first climbs of your cycle tour and arrive in the tranquil Black Forest village of Dobel. Enjoy the soothing fresh mountain air and the peace and quiet in the middle of the seemingly endless forest landscape. You reach Bad Wildbad via the Sommerberg. Get off your bike and relax in one of the two thermal baths in this traditional spa town.

Your day begins with a cable car ride up to the high plateau of the Sommerberg. Here you have the opportunity to get to know the Black Forest from unusual perspectives - whether on the treetop path or on the arched suspension bridge Wildline. You now cycle along the Black Forest Panorama Cycle Path past the unique high moor landscape on the Kaltenbronn. Germany's largest market square lies in the center of Freudenstadt, your destination for today's stage. Explore the square on a walk. Along the arcades, numerous cafés and restaurants tempt you with local specialties - the ideal place for an atmospheric dinner.

The third stage of your bike tour takes you further along the Black Forest Panorama Cycle Path. The route runs through idyllic countryside to the twin town of Villingen-Schwenningen. You cycle past small Black Forest villages such as Seedorf and Mariazell. Isolated farmsteads, surrounded by lush green pastures and picturesque orchards, line your route. If you are willing to put up with a few more kilometers, you will discover highlights along the way such as the Alpirsbach monastery with the brewery of the same name. Once you arrive in Villingen, you can enjoy the flair of the town again. In the evening, take a tour of Villingen's historic town center, which is well worth seeing.

The route takes you up and down through one of the most beautiful sections of the Black Forest, rich in forest and views. Today you reach the highest point of your bike tour - the Höchstberg. Your efforts on the climbs in the Upper Black Forest will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramas. Again and again, sweeping descents give you the opportunity to relax your calves. The cool waters of Kirnbergsee and Titisee provide the necessary refreshment. The famous Titisee with the village of the same name on the northern shore is the crowning glory of the stage. A boat trip across the lake in the shade of the wooded mountains is a must.

Enjoy the beautiful, fairytale-like mountain and forest landscape of the Black Forest to the full on the last stage of your cycle tour on the Black Forest Panorama Cycle Path. From Titisee, you cycle via Hinterzarten and Oberried to Kirchzarten through the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. Breathe in the healthy mountain air one last time before leaving the Black Forest behind you. You reach Freiburg. The city with the most hours of sunshine in Germany marks the end of your cycle tour. From Freiburg's local mountain, the Schauinsland, you have a fantastic view of the Black Forest hills you have cycled through.

After breakfast, your cycle tour on the Black Forest Panorama Cycle Path comes to an end. If you would like to explore Freiburg and its sights further, we will be happy to extend your stay with an extra night.