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THE BLACK FOREST 2008

 

The Trail of the Red Deer
8 days/7 nights or 3 days/4 nights

The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) stretches 200 kms/125 miles, from Karlsruhe in the north to Basle in the south. It is essentially composed of two densely-wooded ranges, the Feldberg and the Grand Ballon. The Black Forest is a massif itself, both denser and vaster than the Vosges, and crossed by large valleys but it is the freshness of the woods, streams and springs, the quiet valleys with typical alpine-like houses with long slanting roofs, and the colourful folklore that give the region its unique character. This walk, in the northern Black Forest starts and finishes in Freudenstadt, with its beautiful market place, glassblowing workshop, twin-nave church and parks. Situated on a high plateau in the centre of the northern Black Forest, this is a great place to start your holiday.

The walking route follows part of two long distance walking route – the Mittelweg and the Westweg – and takes one around the mysterious small dark lake of the Mummelsee, across meadow, mixed forest and moorland. You will receive a warm and cordial welcome and you can enjoy some of the best food in Germany (including delicious breads and honey and jams or preserves) and drink fine beers and wines, as well as delicious fruit juices.

You can choose to walk the whole route in 7 days or you can take a shorter walk of 3 days.  

PRICE

£450.00 per person for 7 nights or £295 per person for 4 nights. Single supplement £7 per day.

INCLUDED

7 nights bed and breakfast in excellent hotels – all the hotels have fitness centres and indoor swimming pools.

Walking map and luggage transportation.

The four night option (the first 4 nights of the 7 night holiday) includes 4 nights B+B in hotels as above, 3 days walking and transfer back to Freudenstadt on the morning of departure.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights, anything not specifically mentioned in the programme.

Departure dates 2008:

Any day (according to accommodation availability) April to October


To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1:   Arrive and settle into your hotel in Freudenstadt. Take time to enjoy the fresh air and discover this lovely market town before returning to your hotel for dinner.

Day 2:   The walk follows the route of the Mittleweg through fir forest with magnificent views of the valley of the River Murg. Overnight Seewald-Besenfeld (14 miles/22 kms)

Day 3:   The route continues along the long distance path 'Mittelweg' through meadows and ancient forest to Kaltenback Lake. Then walk down to the Brook Enz and continue along open country to the picturesque village of Enzkloesterle. (11 miles/17.5 kms)

Day 4:   The walk continues over Gernsbacher Steige to Kaltenbronn and continues along the Mittelweg passing  passing "Breitlohmiß", "Toter Mann", Schrammbergebene and Blockhaushe to Schwarzenberg and the Hotel Sackmann. (12 miles/19 kms)

Day 5:   After breakfast at the hotel "Sackmann" the route follows water meadows to Schoenmuenzach and then along the valley of the Schoenmuenz river (the Langebachtal valley) to Hinterlangenbach. Overnight Forsthaus-Auerhahn Hotel. (8 or 11 miles/13 or 17.5 kms)

Day 6:   After breakfast at the hotel "Forsthaus Auerhahn" the route continues past a game reserve until you reach the beautiful dark lake of the Mummelsee. Continue following the Westweg to Seibelseckle, enjoying the fine views from the Steigerskopf and Saukopf over the Wildsee lakes to the village of Obertal for overnight at Hotel Sommerberg. (11 miles/17.5 kms)

Day 7:   After breakfast climb up to the Buhlbachsee lake and over the Black Forest ridge to Zuflught.   Follow the Westweg through Alexanderschanze and through forest to Kniebis, famous in the area for winter sports. 
(10 miles/16 kms)

Day 8:   After breakfast the last day’s walk is an easy relaxing hike back to Freudenstadt from where you pick up your luggage. Alternatively, you may take a lift with your luggage to the railway station in Freudenstadt. (9 miles/14 kms)  

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

Average distance each day is between 9 and 14 miles. Walks are moderately easy and some walks can be shortened through the use of local buses.

GROUP SIZE

2 or more people

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HIGHLIGHTS

Forest scenery and excellent hotels. If you have already done this walk we would like to hear your personal highlights. Mail Us

WEATHER

Click here to view the weather forecast Link courtesy of uk met office

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Langenwaldsee  - 4 star - www.langenwaldsee.de
Hotel Oberwiesenhof - 4 star - www.hotel-oberwiesenhof.de
Hotel Schwarzwaldschaefer - 3 star - www.schwarzwaldschaefer.de
Hotel Sackman - 4 star - www.hotel-sackmann.de  N.B. This hotel has two restaurants. The gourmet restaurant is one of the finest in Germany and has a Michelin star. If you wish to eat in that restaurant (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), a reservation should ideally be made well in advance.  
Forsthaus-Auerhahn Hotel - 4 star - www.forsthaus-auerhahn.de
Waldhotel Sommerberg - 4 star - www.waldhotel-sommerberg.de
Waldblick Hotel - 4 star - www.waldblick-kniebis.de

GETTING THERE

By plane: nearest airports are Baden Baden,  Stuttgart and Strasbourg. Frankfurt am Main and Basle are also possible.

There are regular train connections from each city.   Ask us for details.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), swimming costume, rucksack/day pack, water bottle, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sun block/cream, rain gear, compass, torch and a first-aid kit.

WHEN TO GO

April to October

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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