Expats — Magical Summer of Hiking in Black Forest

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to explore Black Forest while hiking together.

Booking

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Freiburg im Breisgau Train StationFreiburg im Breisgau, BW

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2 pm to Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 5 pm

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to explore Black Forest this Spring while hiking together.

WHY GO?

Hiking to explore Black forest in Spring

Discover the magic of the Black Forest in spring, when this iconic region in southwestern Germany transforms into a true hiking paradise. Trails wind through ancient pine forests, rolling hills, and meadows bursting with wildflowers, offering a perfect escape into nature.

As you hike along well-marked paths, enjoy the peaceful sounds of the forest, the fresh scent of pine, and the beauty of sunlight filtering through the trees. Along the way, you may encounter hidden waterfalls, scenic viewpoints with sweeping valley views, and charming villages that reflect the region’s rich culture and traditions.

After a rewarding day on the trails, relax with hearty local cuisine—from traditional sausages and rustic dishes to the famous Black Forest cake—before settling in for another day of exploration in one of Germany’s most enchanting landscapes. 🌲🥾

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?

Discover Triberg – The Cuckoo Clock Capital – Explore the charming town of Triberg, famous for its centuries-old cuckoo clock tradition and home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock. The town is also known for the impressive Triberg Waterfalls, among the highest in Germany.
Discover Freiburg – A vibrant gateway to the Black Forest, Freiburg is loved for its sunny climate, medieval old town, colorful houses, and the famous Bächle streams flowing through its streets.
Feldbergsteig & Feldberg Summit – Hike one of the most scenic trails in the Black Forest, leading through forests, alpine meadows, and mountain landscapes to Feldberg (1,493 m) — the highest peak in the region with incredible panoramic views.
Feldsee Lake – Visit this beautiful glacial cirque lake nestled beneath Feldberg, often called the “dark eye of the Black Forest,” surrounded by steep forested slopes.
Panoramic Trail – Baden-Baden (time permitting) – A scenic hike past medieval castle ruins, forest trails, and dramatic rock formations with sweeping views over Baden-Baden and the Rhine Valley.
Discover Baden-Baden – One of the most elegant towns in the Black Forest, known for its grand architecture, historic spas, and status as part of the UNESCO Great Spa Towns of Europe.
Caracalla Thermal Baths (Optional) – Relax in the famous thermal spa inspired by Roman bathing traditions — a perfect way to unwind after a day of hiking.
Schwarzwald Railway Journey – Travel through the Black Forest on one of Germany’s most scenic railway lines, crossing tunnels, bridges, and spectacular mountain landscapes.
Baden-Baden Casino (Optional) – Visit one of Europe’s most beautiful historic casinos, known for its elegance, architecture, and centuries-old gaming tradition.

TRIP DETAILS:

Start and End Date:

Option A – Wednesday afternoon, 13 May – Saturday evening, 16 May.
Option B – Wednesday afternoon, 13 May – Sunday morning, 17 May.

Meeting Location and Time: Meet outside Freiburg(Breisgau) Train Station from 2 pm on Wednesday.

Finishing Location and Time:

Option A – Baden Baden Train Station at 5 pm on Saturday .
Option B – Baden Baden Train Station on Sunday morning.

Note: If you are arriving / departing earlier or later, please make us aware, so that we can make relevant arrangements.

Hiking Distance:

Day 0 (No hiking): Meet and greet in Freiburg.
Day 1: 10km – Discover Triberg & the famous waterfalls
Day 2: 15km – Hiking Feldbergsteig with with ascent and descent of around 300m over the course of the day.
Day 3: 10km – Exploring Baden-Baden and the doing the Panaromic trail.
Day 4 (No hiking): – Heading back home.

Hiking Difficulty: Intermediate – Hiking moderate distance at moderate pace with multiple break times on steep paths and stairs (in certain parts), moderate elevation, sure-footedness and good fitness is required.

What is included ?

Community Guide and Leader for the entire trip. Note: English is the main language on this trip.
3 x Nights shared apartment accommodation. Note: Refer to Add-On’s for accommodation upgrade options possible.
1x Night shared hotel accommodation in Baden-Baden(based on ticket selection).
Breakfast supplies provided on all days.
Guided hike Feldbergsteig.
Guided hike in Triberg and around Triberg waterfall.
Entry to Black Forest museum.
Entry to Triberg waterfalls.
Complimentary Black Forest cake from one of the best cafe’s serving this amazing cake.
Guided hike to castle ruins and panaromic trail in Baden-Baden.
Short guided walking tour of Baden-Baden.
All transportation included from the meeting location to the finishing location (based on your ticket selection).
Organizing lunch and dinner places (payment to be made by participants).
Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for this event to connect with the other trip mates, coordinate arrival options and stay in touch (link to WhatsApp group in the ticket).
Access to a Google photos album dedicated to this trip, where you can share all your amazing pictures and videos.

How to get to Freiburg?

Flight: Closest airports are Basel (Switzerland) or Frankfurt (Germany) and from there you can catch a train that will take 1 – 2 hours to get to Freiburg.
Train: Flixtrain and Db Bahn have cheap train tickets currently from Berlin to Freiburg (Breisgau) train station.
Please reach out directly for Flight or Train inclusive offers from anywhere in Europe.

WHAT IS THE PLAN?

Day 0 (Wednesday): Meet and Greet in Freiburg – Meet your guide and the rest of the participants outside Freiburg train station and then head to the accommodation or if you are arriving earlier or later, can meet directly at the accommodation in Freiburg. Note: We would be staying in Freiburg for the next 3 nights.
Day 1: Discover Triberg (Cuckoo Clock Capital of the world) – We take a train to Triberg from Freiburg that is considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in Germany. Once in Triberg, we do a short hike to get to the world’s biggest cuckoo clock and also discover the area around the waterfalls. Once we have explored Triberg, we head back to our accommodation in Freiburg.
Day 2: Hiking Feldbergsteig – Post an early breakfast, we catch public transport to get to the starting point of Feldbergsteig hike. Today we would be hiking to the summit of the Feldberg, the highest mountain outside of the German alps . Once at the summit, we capture the stunning sights of Black forest before grabbing a bite or drink at the historic huts and possibly having a “black forest cake” (if they have not already sold out of it) before heading down and catching public transport to get back to our accommodation in Freiburg. For those that are interested, once back at Freiburg and post dinner, we head out for a few drinks in Freiburg.
Day 3: Explore Baden-Baden & hike the Panaromic trail + Caracella Baths (Optional) + Baden Baden Casino (Optional) – Post breakfast and checkout, we head to Baden-Baden to explore this beautiful town filled with stunning French architecture along with a hike that takes you along ruins from the Middle Ages, offering a unique panoramic view of Baden-Baden and the Rhine valley. Post the hike, we head back to Baden-Baden and say our good bye’s to everyone that is heading back home and for the rest that are staying over for in Baden-Baden you have the option of either visiting Caracella baths (100% recommended) or just taking a stroll in Baden-Baden and then meeting up for dinner later. Post dinner we visit the famous Baden -Baden Casino that combines style, history, exclusivity and elegance like no other casino and is one of the most traditional casinos in Europe. Experience the fascination of gambling in one of the most beautiful casinos in the world.
Day 4 (Monday): Exploring Heidelberg & heading back home– Post breakfast and checkout, we head to Baden-Baden train station where we say our good byes.

FUN FACT

The Romans gave the mountain range the name “Black Forest” because of the densely packed conifer trees — which are very dark green — found in the area. The forest is not actually black when you look at it, but the Romans felt it was scary and dark because no light showed through the dense canopy of spruce, hence giving it the name silva nigra.
There are thermal springs that are popular in the region with the Romans starting the communal bathing trend that continues today with the 12 thermal springs surrounding the town of Baden-Baden and the 30 spas you can visit. The mineral water supposedly has healing properties, so be sure to spend a day or two soaking, especially great after a long hike.
Many famous German tales are believed to be set there, including the famous story of Hansel and Gretel. When you walk amongst the woods, soak up the magical atmosphere and look around carefully – you might see something even more magical than the old trees and ruins.

WHO IS THE COMMUNITY GUIDE FOR THIS TRIP?

Maddy Satya (See pics below) – Founder of Urbanature Travel & Community Guide

A bit about me, I have lived in 5 countries including India, New Zealand, Australia, UK and Germany (Berlin) presently. I have also travelled to just under 40 countries and love travelling to meet people and further broaden my horizons and also lastly to challenge myself. Travelling is my passion & way of life.

I founded Urbanature Travel with the aim of providing options to travel to amazing places with me & my fellow like-minded guides. Our trips involves a mash-up of urban exploring and comfortable nature trails & hikes planned & designed by us to ensure that you have a great time & have a more holistic experience.

Looking forward to seeing you on this trip!!!

HOW DO I CONTACT YOU FOR ANY QUERIES / CONCERNS?

Join our WhatsApp community to connect with fellow travelers and ask your questions:
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Or reach out to Vincent Scheidecker via WhatsApp private message or SMS:
+33 6 60 25 62 66

WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY TRANSACTION FEES?

Transaction fees apply only when you use the ticketing system available on this page. If you prefer to avoid these fees, we offer the option of paying via bank transfer. To arrange a bank transfer or if you have any questions, please contact Vincent Scheidecker directly via WhatsApp private message:
+33 6 60 25 62 66

WHAT ARE YOUR REVIEW'S LIKE FROM PREVIOUS TRIPS?

To go through our amazing reviews by participants, please click on the link below:

Google Reviews

WHAT IS NEXT?

WhatsApp Group: In the ticket confirmation page, you will find a link to a whatsapp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch.
Trip Briefing: You will find a link in the whatsapp group description to a detailed trip briefing document providing details on what to expect, how to prepare etc.
Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the whatsapp group description to the shared google photos album where you can upload & view all shared photos & videos from the trip.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Free cancellation up to 7 full days before the start of the trip. After that, cancel up to 5 days before the trip to get a 50% refund.
If the event is cancelled by Urbanature Travel (UNT), you will get a full refund (excluding any airfares), unless you have purchased a flight inclusive package directly with Urbanature Travel (UNT) in which case you will get a refund including the flights.
Please note that the program, as well as the venue is subject to change due to extreme weather conditions, as well as to the characteristics and size of the group.
Urbanature Travel (UNT) needs a minimum of 5 participants for this trip to take place, else we may cancel this trip.
UNT reserves the right to cancel the trip, modify the route, change the accommodation or re-schedule hikes and without prior notice.
UNT is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage or personal injury that occurs during the trip.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER

Organized by :

Urbanature Travel

Welcome my fellow travellers! We are looking to provide you with options to travel to amazing places with our like-minded community guides. Our trips would involve a mash-up of urban exploring and comfortable nature trails & hikes planned & designed by us to ensure that you have a great time & have a more holistic experience.

Looking forward to seeing you on our trips!!!