The 'Bähnle cycle route' is a cycle route on a disused railway line in the Southern Black Forest from Titisee-Neustadt to Bonndorf via Lenzkirch over a distance of more than 30 km.
The Bähnle cycle route, completed in 2008, runs mostly along the route of the disused Lenzkirch - Bonndorf railway line in the southern Black Forest. As a result, there are only slight uphill gradients over the whole route, so that the Bähnle cycle route is suitable for a cycle tour with the whole family.
The route is not only scenically attractive, but interesting historical documents of the railway line can also be seen, e.g. railway stations and bridges. Further information on the history of the railway is provided on display panels for people who are interested.
A nice way to see the South Black Forest regional park and some of its attractions on a one day, not to heavy bicycle tour.
A wonderful way of getting to know the Black Forest is a hike along the 'Schluchtensteig', a hiking trail in the southern Black Forest. This trail was not opened until 2008 but is already one of the most popular hiking trails in the Black Forest.
The Schluchtensteig crosses the South Black Forest regional park along the southern edge of the Black Forest. It not only takes in the impressive gorges of the Wutach, Gutach, Rötenbach, Haslach and Wehra (photo) but also regularly ascends to mountain tops and other lookout points which provide a view of the gorges below and the mountains of the High Black Forest and the Swiss Alps. The trail also runs past Lake Schluchsee, the largest lake in the Black Forest. The high plateaus around the villages of Dachsberg and Ibach present an interesting contrast.
The Schluchtensteig is not a footpath, it often runs over narrow trails, over rough and smooth and sometimes up steep tracks and ladders. It is therefore advisable to wear good quality hiking shoes. The hiking trail is passable from May to approx. November. Hiking on the Schluchtensteig is not recommended with snow and ice.
Anyone who wants to hike over the full length of the trail can divide it up into six stages of approximately 20 km each. Needless to say, shorter sections can also be tackled depending on the available time and fitness.
Places along the Schluchtensteig