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Breitnau

Welcome to Breitnau, a charming destination in the heart of the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. This idyllic community is nestled between the majestic Black Forest mountains and offers a breathtaking backdrop for visitors from all over the world.

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Hiking Trail · Hochschwarzwald
Panoramic round around Breitnau
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 12.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 400 m
Descent 400 m

Magnificent views of the peaks of Feldberg, Schauinsland and Kandel are promised by the circular hike around the sunny "wide meadow" – and that ...

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
Hiking Trail · Hochschwarzwald
Heimatpfad Hochschwarzwald Hinterzarten - permanent hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 10.4 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 360 m
Descent 360 m

The circular hike leads from Hinterzarten through the Löffeltal and the wild Ravennaschlucht, past historic buildings and impressive waterfalls.

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from Nikolaus Müller-Büchele, Walter Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
On the west trail from Thurner to Titisee
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 14.1 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 167 m
Descent 334 m

This scenic stage on the popular Westweg quality hiking trail (from Pforzheim to Basel) runs from Thurner around the Doldenbühl, over the ...

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from W. Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Long Distance Hiking · The Black Forest
Cross-route Freiburg - Lake Constance
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 179 km
Duration 54:00 h
Ascent 4,250 m
Descent 4,150 m

The 176 km long long-distance trail is the most popular cross-route of the Black Forest Association. It leads from Germany's southernmost large ...

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from Walter Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Hinterzarten to Breitnau
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.5 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 425 m
Descent 300 m

From the spa town of Hinterzarten in the High Black Forest, the scenic hike leads through the Hochmoor and the Weißtannenhöhe to Breitnau.

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
Thematic Trail · Hochschwarzwald
Türkenlouis Path Breitnau
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 12.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m

The thematic hiking trail on the Breitnau heights brings to life the history and everyday life during the Baroque period, when schanzen were built ...

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from Walter Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · Hochschwarzwald
On forgotten paths between Himmelreich and Hinterzarten
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 20.2 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,275 m
Descent 850 m

The route is a pleasure for fit and experienced trail explorers - but only for them! Off marked hiking trails, it leads above the Höllental to the ...

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Through the Ravenna Gorge
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 244 m
Descent 244 m

We pass historic Hochschwarzwälder saws and mills in the Löffeltal valley and pass through the impressive Ravenna viaduct.

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Mountain Bike · The Black Forest
MTB route on the Feldberg (Black Forest)
recommended route Difficulty S2 moderate
Distance 43.9 km
Duration 7:55 h
Ascent 1,459 m
Descent 1,483 m

Great MTB circular route on the Feldberg with some super S2 trails 😅

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from Elmar Pöpl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Thematic Trail · The Black Forest
High altitude climate trail Hinterzarten "Höllsteig"
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 2:13 h
Ascent 175 m
Descent 175 m

An exciting circular tour from the climatic health village of Hinterzarten through the wild and romantic Ravenna Gorge.

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from Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH,   Hochschwarzwald
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The geographical location of Breitnau is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and skiing. In summer, you can explore the beautiful landscape on one of the many hikes or go mountain biking through the forests. In winter, the area turns into a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, with numerous slopes and cross-country trails to explore.

In addition to outdoor activities, there are also many cultural highlights to discover. The local history museum provides insights into the lives of local people during times gone by. The St. James Church is an impressive example of baroque architecture, its interior decorated with magnificent frescoes.

The culinary offerings in Breitnau will delight you - be sure to try the regional specialities such as Black Forest ham or kirsch cake! There are also many cosy restaurants and cafés where you can relax after a day of adventure.

Breitnau also has a variety of events to offer - from the traditional Fasnet parade to the Christmas market in winter - everyone gets their money's worth here!

If it rains, there's still plenty to do - visit the outdoor pool or relax in one of the many saunas and wellness facilities. Or take a tour of the nearby town of Freiburg to explore its historical sights.

No matter what time of year - Breitnau is always worth a visit! Come and experience the beauty of this region for yourself. Our guide is at your disposal with further tips to make your stay unforgettable.

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Reviews

  • August 21, 2026
    Kristina Cams.?Xalbergcx. Mcd.Mx.mme
    Community
    Sehr schöne Tour, allerdings sind wir anders herum gegangen. Der Weg zum Piketfelsen ist sehr schmal und anspruchsvoll, geht teilweise über Geröll. Da waren wir froh, dass wir das hoch sind und nicht runter. Alles in allem aber lohnenswert.
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    Written August 21, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Raven Gorge - Picket Rock
  • August 20, 2026
    Paul Rüder 
    Community
    Sehr schöne Tour, die auch einige schöne Trails bietet. Niemals wirklich schwer. Insgesamt eine tolle Tour.
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    Scenic Variety of paths
    Written August 20, 2026
    Mountain Bike
    From Kirchzarten to the Feldberg
  • July 23, 2026
    Sonja Stuber
    Community
    July 23, 2026
    Eine schöne Geschichts- und Panoramatour mit tollen Ausblicken in den Schwarzwald. Man ist auf Pfad, Wiese, Schotter und Asphalt unterwegs. Der Weg ist perfekt ausgeschildert. Einen tollen Rastplatz gibt es an der Ringelschanze dort kann man auch Getränke und Würste auf Vertrauensbasis aus einem Kühlschrank kaufen. Die Tour (offiziell mit 9,5 km ausgeschildert) kann auch noch etwas verlängert werden das haben wir aber nicht gemacht. Und hat sie sehr gut gefallen👍🏻
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    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
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    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written July 23, 2026
    Thematic Trail
    Türkenlouis Path Breitnau
  • June 27, 2026
    Martin Stettler 🇨🇭 
    Community
    May 04, 2026
    Singletrail Posthaldefelsen - vor Nesselachen: dieser Teil ist teilw. etwas Expo und die Schwierigkeitseinstufung "EINFACH" ist etwas gewagt. Nach dem Autor von OSM ist der Weg grossenteils als S2 eingestuft. S2 dürfte für 2-3 Passagen zutreffen, der Rest S0 und S1
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    Written June 27, 2026
    Mountain Bike
    From Titisee to Freiburg
  • June 10, 2026
    David
    Community
    May 30, 2026
    Really enjoyed this hike. Sufficiently challenging with steep and sometimes long climbs and the Wutachschlucht, combined with beautiful views. Apart from the last leg when we walked along the lake into Konstanz the trail was very quiet. We had independently arranged accommodation. All were of excellent quality and good value. We had also organised taxis to transport our suitcases between hotels as there was no agency offering to do this. In spite of asking the Verein and various tourist boards I was given no real help or advice. I would recommend all of the companies we used - Taxi Feiburg 555555, Frank Witte, Taxi Striskovic, Dein Taxi and Taxi Vogler. It is not a cheap way of doing things but all of our bags were delivered on time without any problems. If doing this hike take plenty of water and lunch as there are not a lot of places along the way to fill up or buy food. The only disappointment we had was that there did not appear to be any plaque at the end of the hike in Konstanz to mark the end of the walk. We went to Tourist Information and they had no idea where the official end was. Regardless would really recommend the Querweg!
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    Challenging Variety of paths Solitude Scenic Weather depandant
    Written June 10, 2026
    Long Distance Hiking
    Cross-route Freiburg - Lake Constance
  • May 28, 2026
    A H
    Community
    May 25, 2026
    Wirklich schöne und gut zu laufende Rundtour mit tollen Ausblicken und herrlichen Passagen durch den Wald. Der Weg hat eine eigene Beschilderung, der man vom Startpunkt an nahezu ohne Probleme folgen kann.
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    Written May 28, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Panorama route at Thurner
  • November 20, 2025
    Markus Branke
    Community
    November 19, 2025
    Schöne tour Track stimmt mit Ausschilderung oft nicht überein Sehr gute Ausschilderung Tolle Aussichten Einige Sitzbänke zum ausruhen und genießen
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    Written November 20, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Thurner Panorama Trail
  • November 14, 2025
    Alois Schnorr
    Community
    November 08, 2025
    Tolle, interessante Runde mit Highlight Ravennaschlucht
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    Written November 14, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Black Forest Highlands heritage trail - mills and saws in the gorge
  • September 06, 2025
    Paul Dürr 
    Community
    August 24, 2025
    Sehr schöne und zum Teil auch etwas anstrengende Tour mit tollen Ausblicken. Sehr zu empfehlen. (Laut meinen Aufzeichnungen waren es 12,8 km und 408 Hm)
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    Written September 06, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Panoramic round around Breitnau
  • August 30, 2025
    Sylvain J
    Community
    August 17, 2025
    The first long singletrack starting from the Feldberg is great, unfortunately it is in the "Kernzone" of the Natura park and it is forbidden to ride a bike here.
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    Written August 30, 2025
    Mountain Bike
    MTB route on the Feldberg (Black Forest)
  • August 02, 2025
    Noëlie Jestin
    Community
    Super trek. !! Soyez attentif aux signes car certains n indiquent pas le double sens de marche !! donc on peut croire à des bifurcations alors que cela indique tout droit. Exemple photo proche après Kalte Herberge. Il faut aller vers les rondins et pas vers le bas de la pente (on s'est trompé ^^' on a mis une fleche par terre)
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    Photo: Noëlie Jestin, Community
    Photo: Noëlie Jestin, Community
    Photo: Noëlie Jestin, Community
    Photo: Noëlie Jestin, Community
    Written August 02, 2025
    Long Distance Hiking
    Westweg-Etappe 09 (West): Kalte Herberge - Hinterzarten
  • July 15, 2025
    Karl Meier 
    Community
    Schöner Weg; in der Ravennaschlucht - wie zu erwarten - sehr voll.
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    Photo: Karl Meier, Community
    Photo: Karl Meier, Community
    Photo: Karl Meier, Community
    Written July 15, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Heimatpfad Hochschwarzwald Hinterzarten - permanent hiking trail

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