Hiking vacation in the Black Forest: The Schluchtensteig

Day 1: Individual arrival in Stühlingen

Coming by car from the east or via the A81 Stuttgart-Bodensee. Take the Donaueschingen exit and continue on the B27 towards Schaffhausen until the B314 junction, then head towards Waldshut.

From the west, take the A5 Karlsruhe-Basel. Take the Freiburg Mitte exit, continue on the B31 towards Donaueschingen, Titisee towards Feldberg and finally towards Schaffhausen.

Traveling by train is just that: a journey. Stühlingen has a train station and a good connection to Waldshut. Plan your journey at https://bahn.de.

However you arrive – enjoy the southern sun and the good air of the Black Forest on your arrival

Day 2: Hike from Stühlingen to Blumberg, approx. 19 km, 650 m ↑, 450 m ↓, ~ 6 h

Do you know the Grand Canyon of the Black Forest? The Wutach gorge is an experience. The Wutach river has dug deep into the bedrock and created steep rock faces.

Start your hiking week in the idyllic Black Forest village of Stühlingen. On your first day of hiking, immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Wutach Gorge. The Wutach river has dug deep into the bedrock and created steep rock faces.

Along the rushing Wutach, the trail leads you through unspoiled nature: gnarled giant trees, giant ferns and dramatically sloping rocks accompany you at every turn. A real nature experience that leads you to your first accommodation in Blumberg – full of impressions that will stay with you.

As the river overflows its banks again and again with the melting of the snow in spring and torrential rains in summer, as the water backs up and rages in the narrow valley, the gorge changes its face from year to year. But it is always worth a trip!

Day 3: From Blumberg to Schattenmühle, approx. 20 km, 410 m ↑, 450 m ↓, ~ 7 h

A real nature adventure awaits you today: Narrow paths wind their way through the legendary Wutach Gorge, which you cross almost completely. Sometimes you are accompanied by the gurgling water, sometimes the Wutach disappears mysteriously into  underground passages, only to come to life again elsewhere. A stage full of  Contrasts and surprises that make the magic of the Black Forest tangible.

From Blumberg you climb past the Schleifenbach waterfalls. Along the Wutach, you will find plenty of opportunities to take a break by the river. At the end, the Wutach Mill offers you the opportunity to stop for refreshments or a Black Forest snack. Always follow the river.

Your destination is the Schattenmühle – THE resting place in the wild and romantic gorge. You will spend the night there or in the surrounding area. We will send you details with your travel documents.

Day 4: From the Schattenmühle to Fischbach, approx. 19 km, 620 m ↑, 350 m ↓, ~ 6 h

This day also begins spectacularly: through the enchanted Lotenbachklamm, a side gorge of the famous Wutachschlucht gorge, you hike to the historic Shadow mill. After the wild waters, the route takes you high up – past the mysterious ruins of the  “Räuberschlössle” and into the impressive “Räuberschlössle “. Haslach Gorge.

A steep serpentine path leads you from the depths up into the distance: soon Lenzkirch, where a feeling of freedom sets in after the intense gorge stages. The stage ends quietly – with a view of the charming village  Oberfischbach, which greets you in the distance.

Day 5: Fischbach – Schluchsee – Windbergschlucht – St. Blasien, approx. 19 km, 400 m ↑, 700 m ↓, ~ 6 h

Gently rolling hills accompany you on the way to the glistening Schluchsee. From here, the trail climbs steadily uphill to the highest point of the entire hiking tour: at Krummenkreuz, the view opens up far across the Black Forest. From here, it’s “only” downhill …

But first things get wild again: the mysterious Windberg Gorge awaits you with rocky paths, small bridges and unspoiled nature. At the end of the stage, the charming town of St. Blasien welcomes you with its imposing domed church – a beautiful end to an impressive day of hiking.

Day 6: St. Blasien – Hotzenwald – Wehraschlucht – Todtmoos, approx. 18 km, 600 m ↑, 550 m ↓, ~ 6 h

The day begins with a vigorous climb: you ascend the Lehenkopf, which offers great views. Once again, you can look back at the majestic cathedral of St. Blasien. The route continues over the gentle ridge of the Dachsberg before you immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Hotzenwald.

Now the Black Forest shows its gentler side: mountain meadows, heather fields and lovingly tended farmhouses line your path to the next gorge – the impressive Hochwehra Gorge. The route leads over narrow paths and small bridges through this wild landscape until you finally reach the charming village of Todtmoos.

Day 7: Todtmoos – Wehraschlucht – Wehr, approx. 24 km, 500 m ↑, 950 m ↓, ~ 8 h

A real natural paradise awaits you at the end of your hiking week: The impressive Wehraschlucht gorge accompanies you for the first few kilometers – wild, pristine and full of life. You will soon reach the idyllically situated Mettlerhütte, from where you can see as far as the peaks of the Swiss Alps.

With every step, you approach your destination: the historic castle park in Wehr, where the Schluchtensteig ends in a dignified setting. A quiet moment to reflect on the experiences of the past few days – and to enjoy the beauty of the Black Forest once again.

We congratulated!

Day 8: Departure or extension

Do you have a little more time? Treat yourself to a few days of relaxation in the wonderfully fresh air and mountain sunshine of the Black Forest.

Would you like to return to Stühlingen and visit nearby Schaffhausen or drive back home? Book our return transfer from Wehr to Stühlingen at the same time.