Steffens Best of the Black Forest 🌲

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Steffens Best of the Black Forest 🌲

Nature & Wilderness

You can start the most amazing hikes and mountain bike tours from our place. The wilderness of the Black Forest is just outside the door. Enjoy beautiful forest paths and views. And if you are into mountain biking you will have a lot of fun.
Oberer Schlossfelsen Hornberg
You can start the most amazing hikes and mountain bike tours from our place. The wilderness of the Black Forest is just outside the door. Enjoy beautiful forest paths and views. And if you are into mountain biking you will have a lot of fun.
Germanys most famous waterfalls - only 10 minutes away (by car)
156 locals recommend
Triberg Waterfalls
4 Wallfahrtstraße
156 locals recommend
Germanys most famous waterfalls - only 10 minutes away (by car)
Peaceful hidden lake - only 20 minutes away (by car)
12 locals recommend
Blindensee
12 locals recommend
Peaceful hidden lake - only 20 minutes away (by car)
Probably the best view you can get in the Black Forest
27 locals recommend
Belchen
27 locals recommend
Probably the best view you can get in the Black Forest
Perfect spot for a hike
44 locals recommend
Todtnau Waterfall
Kurhausstraße
44 locals recommend
Perfect spot for a hike
Check out the lake or the beautiful town of Titisee-Neustadt
117 locals recommend
Titisee
117 locals recommend
Check out the lake or the beautiful town of Titisee-Neustadt
I‘m more of a beer guy. But if you like wine and hikes that‘s the place to be
29 locals recommend
Kaiserstuhl
29 locals recommend
I‘m more of a beer guy. But if you like wine and hikes that‘s the place to be
Go for a hike - see it yourself
14 locals recommend
Wutachschlucht
14 locals recommend
Go for a hike - see it yourself
Famous for its beautiful views in summer and skiing in winter
128 locals recommend
Feldberg
128 locals recommend
Famous for its beautiful views in summer and skiing in winter
No Black Forest roadtrip without the Höllental (close to Freiburg)
Höllental
No Black Forest roadtrip without the Höllental (close to Freiburg)
Nature meets amazing architecture. You can see the Ravennaschlucht in the opening scene of the Netflix series „Biohackers“
22 locals recommend
Ravenna Gorge
Ravennaschlucht
22 locals recommend
Nature meets amazing architecture. You can see the Ravennaschlucht in the opening scene of the Netflix series „Biohackers“
Lake in the high plains of the Black Forest
142 locals recommend
Schluchsee
142 locals recommend
Lake in the high plains of the Black Forest
A huge damn surrounded by the wilderness of the Black Forest. Really nice for a hike
Talsperre Kleine Kinzig
A huge damn surrounded by the wilderness of the Black Forest. Really nice for a hike
Another great spot for a view over the Black Forest
78 locals recommend
Schauinsland
78 locals recommend
Another great spot for a view over the Black Forest
One of the best climbing and hiking spots of the Black Forest
6 locals recommend
Karlsruher Grat
6 locals recommend
One of the best climbing and hiking spots of the Black Forest
We have a lot of awesome waterfalls in the Black Forest
40 locals recommend
All Saints Waterfalls
Allerheiligen
40 locals recommend
We have a lot of awesome waterfalls in the Black Forest
Another Black Forest waterfall. It‘s allowed to take a bath there
37 locals recommend
Geroldsau Waterfall
Wasserfallstraße
37 locals recommend
Another Black Forest waterfall. It‘s allowed to take a bath there
One of the most popular and beautiful lakes in the Black Forest
116 locals recommend
Mummelsee
116 locals recommend
One of the most popular and beautiful lakes in the Black Forest
The highest mountain in the Central Black Forest is the perfect starting point for a lot of activities
18 locals recommend
Kandel
18 locals recommend
The highest mountain in the Central Black Forest is the perfect starting point for a lot of activities
Another hidden lake surrounded by the beautiful nature of the region
10 locals recommend
Glaswaldsee
10 locals recommend
Another hidden lake surrounded by the beautiful nature of the region
This might be one of the nicest and most hidden swimming spots in the Black Forest
Krai Woog Gumpen
This might be one of the nicest and most hidden swimming spots in the Black Forest
9 locals recommend
Zweribachwasserfälle
9 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Burgbach Wasserfall
Burgbachstraße
7 locals recommend

Sights

Best view over the most beautiful town in the world. Might be a little biased because I live here ;)
Hotel Schloss Hornberg
1 Auf dem Schloßberg
Best view over the most beautiful town in the world. Might be a little biased because I live here ;)
You shouldn‘t be afraid of heights for this
12 locals recommend
Urenkopfturm
12 locals recommend
You shouldn‘t be afraid of heights for this
Tallest elevator test tower in the world (246 meters). Highest observation deck in Germany
39 locals recommend
Rottweil Test Tower
60 Berner Feld
39 locals recommend
Tallest elevator test tower in the world (246 meters). Highest observation deck in Germany
Like in a fairytale. One of the most impressive sights in southern Germany
132 locals recommend
Hohenzollern Castle
132 locals recommend
Like in a fairytale. One of the most impressive sights in southern Germany
The Black Forest is famous for its castles
15 locals recommend
Hohengeroldseck
8 Schloßberg
15 locals recommend
The Black Forest is famous for its castles
Amazing castle in a wine region (close to Offenburg)
Ortenberg Castle
21 Burgweg
Amazing castle in a wine region (close to Offenburg)
Nice castle in a beautiful vineyard
24 locals recommend
Staufenberg Castle
24 locals recommend
Nice castle in a beautiful vineyard
If one day you want to tell your grandkids that you‘ve seen the biggest toilet in the world, take your chance! In our town (Hornberg) you will find it as a part of the Duravit headquarters (it‘s a viewing platform). You will also pass it if you walk to town from our apartment
Duravit Design Center
36 Werderstraße
If one day you want to tell your grandkids that you‘ve seen the biggest toilet in the world, take your chance! In our town (Hornberg) you will find it as a part of the Duravit headquarters (it‘s a viewing platform). You will also pass it if you walk to town from our apartment

Towns & Cities

One of Germanys most beautiful cities
378 locals recommend
Freiburg im Breisgau
378 locals recommend
One of Germanys most beautiful cities
France is just so close
497 locals recommend
Strasbourg
Place de la Gare
497 locals recommend
France is just so close
Amazing old town
8 locals recommend
Gengenbach station
8 locals recommend
Amazing old town
Small, traditional town with a lot of things to do. Wolfach is really popular for Black Forest tourists
8 locals recommend
Wolfach
8 locals recommend
Small, traditional town with a lot of things to do. Wolfach is really popular for Black Forest tourists
Besides Gengenbach the most beautiful old town in the Black Forest that I know of
11 locals recommend
Haslach im Kinzigtal
11 locals recommend
Besides Gengenbach the most beautiful old town in the Black Forest that I know of
The richest city in Germany. It‘s also a beautiful city. It‘s also famous for its noble Casino
195 locals recommend
Baden Baden
7 Ludwig-Wilhelm-Straße
195 locals recommend
The richest city in Germany. It‘s also a beautiful city. It‘s also famous for its noble Casino

Activities

One of the best and most popular theme parks in Europe
729 locals recommend
Europa Park
2 Europa-Park-Straße
729 locals recommend
One of the best and most popular theme parks in Europe
Ziplining through the forest
24 locals recommend
Hirschgrund Zipline Area Schwarzwald - ONLINE BOOKING OBLIGATORY!
62 Heubach
24 locals recommend
Ziplining through the forest
If you are looking for a place to cool off in summer and enjoy the sun, visit our local „Freibad“
Freibad Hornberg
53 Frombachstraße
If you are looking for a place to cool off in summer and enjoy the sun, visit our local „Freibad“
It‘s really close and a lot of fun - only 5 minutes away (by car)
44 locals recommend
Sommerrodelbahn Gutach
1a Singersbach
44 locals recommend
It‘s really close and a lot of fun - only 5 minutes away (by car)
Some adventure golf is a lot of fun for the whole family - only 5 minutes away (by car)
6 locals recommend
Adventuregolf Gutach
20 Steingrün
6 locals recommend
Some adventure golf is a lot of fun for the whole family - only 5 minutes away (by car)
A barefoot path is a great thing to do with kids. It‘s a lot of fun for the whole family - only 5 minutes away (by car)
14 locals recommend
Park with all senses
103 Hauptstraße
14 locals recommend
A barefoot path is a great thing to do with kids. It‘s a lot of fun for the whole family - only 5 minutes away (by car)
Adrenalin in idyllic nature
44 locals recommend
Hasenhorn Rodelbahn Todtnau
9 Lindenstraße
44 locals recommend
Adrenalin in idyllic nature
This is an amazing place. It‘s not just a zoo but a rescue center for mistreated animals (e.g. from circuses). The animals have huge and beautiful enclosures. You can see lynxes, wolfs and bears at this place
47 locals recommend
Alternative Wolf and Bear Park Black Forest
36/1 Rippoldsauer Str.
47 locals recommend
This is an amazing place. It‘s not just a zoo but a rescue center for mistreated animals (e.g. from circuses). The animals have huge and beautiful enclosures. You can see lynxes, wolfs and bears at this place
Outdoor amusement park
90 locals recommend
Steinwasen Park
1 Steinwasen
90 locals recommend
Outdoor amusement park
If you want to do something special with your kids you can check out this mineral mine. With hammer and pick you can find your own minerals
Mineralienhalde Grube Clara
3 Kirnbacher Str.
If you want to do something special with your kids you can check out this mineral mine. With hammer and pick you can find your own minerals
Walk „on top of the trees“ for a really nice view or just for the thrill
36 locals recommend
Purign GmbH
Erwin-Sick-Straße
36 locals recommend
Walk „on top of the trees“ for a really nice view or just for the thrill
Small and sweet zoo, located in the forest. The animals have big enclosures (funded by charitable donations)
9 locals recommend
Schwarzwaldzoo Waldkirch
8A Am Buchenbühl
9 locals recommend
Small and sweet zoo, located in the forest. The animals have big enclosures (funded by charitable donations)

Culture

One of the best spots to explore the history and traditions of the Black Forest. It‘s a farmhouse outdoor museum - only 5 minutes away (by car)
74 locals recommend
Black Forest Open Air Museum
1 Wählerbrücke
74 locals recommend
One of the best spots to explore the history and traditions of the Black Forest. It‘s a farmhouse outdoor museum - only 5 minutes away (by car)
Explore the origin of the cockoo clock
17 locals recommend
German Clock Museum
1 Robert-Gerwig-Platz
17 locals recommend
Explore the origin of the cockoo clock
Traditonal outdoor stage
6 locals recommend
Freilichtbühne Hornberg
24 Am Storenwald
6 locals recommend
Traditonal outdoor stage
Great museum if you want to observe the manufacturing of glas art. You can even try to make something yourself in their glass blowing workshop
18 locals recommend
Dorotheenhütte Wolfach
4 Glashüttenweg
18 locals recommend
Great museum if you want to observe the manufacturing of glas art. You can even try to make something yourself in their glass blowing workshop
The Black Forest used to be one of the most important places for the Hi-Fi industry in the world. Firms like Dual, PE or SABA were global brands. I‘m a huge fan of Dual turntables myself. The German Phono Museum is the perfect place to explore the history of recorded music
German Phono Museum
1 Bärenpl.
The Black Forest used to be one of the most important places for the Hi-Fi industry in the world. Firms like Dual, PE or SABA were global brands. I‘m a huge fan of Dual turntables myself. The German Phono Museum is the perfect place to explore the history of recorded music
Small Black Forest museum you can check out after you visited the Triberg waterfalls
10 locals recommend
Schwarzwaldmuseum
4 Wallfahrtstraße
10 locals recommend
Small Black Forest museum you can check out after you visited the Triberg waterfalls
Museum of the famous watch-making company „Junghans“ in Schramberg. At the same site you can find a factory outlet for their products
7 locals recommend
Junghans Terrassenbau Museum
68 Lauterbacher Str.
7 locals recommend
Museum of the famous watch-making company „Junghans“ in Schramberg. At the same site you can find a factory outlet for their products