The Black Forest (Schwarzwald in German) is a region in the south-west of Germany known for its singular landscapes combining immense lakes, pine forests and picturesque villages. This popular German destination has everything you could wish for on a motorhome trip! Discover our special 5-day itinerary to visit the must-see places in the Black Forest by motorhome!
Why visit the Black Forest by motorhome?
The Black Forest is the largest mountain range in south-west Germany, and borders on France. Don’t know anything about the Black Forest? Here are a few good reasons to discover this region! 👇
- For hiking and nature walks! Since 2017, the Black Forest has been recognised as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The region is characterised by its varied landscapes, with dense forests, valleys and lakes.
- To immerse yourself in the legends and fairytales of the Grimm brothers! Indeed, this region inspired many of the stories written by the Grimm brothers, as well as other generations of writers after them.
- To relax in one of the many spas! The region is known as an ideal place for a spa treatment, so make the most of it!
- To discover perfectly preserved traditions! Cuckoo clocks for instance, which date back to the 18th century, are typical of the Black Forest region!
- For its culinary specialities! We can’t talk about the Black Forest without mentioning the famous cake of the same name. In German, the cake is called Scharzwälder Kirschtorte, literally “Black Forest cherry cake”. It consists of a coconut sponge cake soaked in kirsch and filled with whipped cream and cherries, all decorated with chocolate shavings! Other specialities include Black Forest ham, flammekueche and many more!
Check out our recommendations for places to visit in the Black Forest!
The Black Forest’s must-sees
🚐📍 Day 1: Baden Baden
Let’s kick off our Black Forest itinerary in the charming town of Baden-Baden!
🧐 Did you know? Baden Baden is the perfect destination if you’re looking for a relaxing break, as the town boasts numerous thermal baths!
📸 Places not to be missed
- The Caracalla thermal baths, 4,000 square metres in which to enjoy relaxing baths!
- The Old Town, where you can admire the Baroque architecture!
- The Lichtendtalen Allee, for a nature walk!
- The Route des Crêtes, which starts in Baden-Baden and leads to Freudenstadt, for the lovely panoramic views it offers!
🚍 Where to park your motorhome?
For this first day, we recommend the Baden Baden Service Area, where you have access to service terminals for emptying your motorhome and supplying it with water. For free parking, go to the Baden-Baden car park!
🚐📍 Day 2: Triberg
For our second day in the beautiful Black Forest region, head for the village of Triberg!
🧐 Did you know? The waterfalls of Triberg are among the highest in Germany (163 meters)!
📸 Not-to-be-missed spots
- The Triberg waterfalls, a must-see if you’re in the region!
- The world’s largest cuckoo clock, in Schonach!
- The Black Forest Museum, to find out more about the traditions of this region!
- The House of 1000 Clocks, to discover a multitude of cuckoo clocks!
🚍 Where to park your motorhome?
If you’re passing through Triberg, there are several free parking areas for motorhomes. We recommend stopping off at Parking Triberg, located not far from the famous waterfalls!
🚐📍 Day 3: Titisee
Head for Titisee, where you can enjoy a relaxing break on your Black Forest itinerary!
🧐 Did you know? The Lake Titisee is the largest natural lake in the whole of the Black Forest with 2 km long and 700 meters wide!
📸 Not-to-be-missed spots
- The village of Titisee, where you can sample the local specialities!
- The Lake Titisee, to discover by boat or by foot if you want to go hiking!
- The Badeparadies thermal baths, very popular in the region!
- The Marklin Museum, where you can learn all about the history of the famous company’s railways!
🚍 Where to park your motorhome?
To make the most of your stay in Titisee, you can stay at Camping Sandbank, benefiting from a lovely view of Lake Titisee! For a free option, you can head to Parking Titisee-Neustadt.
🚐📍 Day 4: Todtnau
For this fourth day, let’s hit the road in the direction of Todtnau!
🧐 Did you know? Todtnau is a well-known ski resort that regularly hosts Alpine Skiing World Cup events!
📸 Not-to-be-missed spots
- The Todtnau waterfalls, where you can recharge your batteries!
- The Hasenhorn toboggan run, for a fun and unusual experience!
- Feldberg, the highest point in the Black Forest massif, for breathtaking views!
- The suspension bridge 450 meters above the Todtnau waterfalls, for maximum thrills!
🚍 Where to park your motorhome?
To make the most of your getaway in Todtnau, head for the Todtnau parking (free), you can also go to the Todtnau Service Area (chargeable), where you can have your motorhome drained.
🚐📍Day 5: Freiburg im Breisgau
We end our itinerary in the pretty town of Freiburg im Breisgau!
🧐Did you know? Freiburg is a pioneering city in terms of ecology. It has an eco-neighbourhood that runs on solar energy and has no cars!
📸 Not-to-be-missed sights
- Notre-Dame de Fribourg Cathedral, to admire the Gothic architecture!
- The Fribourg Big Market (Münstermarkt), to discover local producers and many specialities!
- The city’s canals (Bächles), where you can admire works of art!
- The Schlossberg Tower, accessible by funicular, for a 360-degree view of Fribourg.
- The Europa Park theme park, if you like thrills!
🚍 Where to park your motorhome?
During your getaway to Freiburg im Breisgau, you can park at the Freiburg im Breisgau Service Area, handy for visiting the city! You can also park for free at the Freiburg im Breisgau parking.
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