Hohenlupfen palace towers over the little village of Stühlingen, the starting point of your walking holiday in the Black Forest.

You follow the course of the river Wutach and reach a very pristine section. Gnarly trees, gigantic ferns and rugged steep cliffs accompany you through the eastern part of the Wutachschlucht-gorge all the way to Blumberg.

Narrow trails meander through the Wutachschlucht-gorge, which you nearly walk all the way through in its entirety. The water is not always visible, in parts the river Wutach disappears in underground passages,  only to resurface again gurgling in other spots. Nearly at the end of the gorge you reach the little country inn ‚Schattenmühle’, where you will spend the night.

After the gorge you ascend high up today. You pass the ruins of the so-called ‚Räuberschlössle’ (little robber’s palace) and walk into the gorge ‚Haslachschlucht’. From here a steep path leads you in switchbacks out of the gorge and shortly afterwards you reach Lenzkirch. Enjoy the expanse after the long section in the gorge. Soon the little village of Oberfischbach comes into view.

The route leads over small hills and soon you get to marvel at the glistening Lake Schluchsee. From this point you ascend steadily until you pass the highest point of this walking tour. From this point you walk steadily uphill until you pass the highest spot of this walking tour. From the ‚Krummenkreuz’ you then descend into the gorge ‚Bannwaldschlucht’. You continue along rocky trails, via little bridges and then reach St. Blasien

Today you climb up Mount Lehenkopf and marvel one more time at the St. Blasien cathedreal and finally reach Mount Dachsberg. Now you descend into the forest ‚Hotzenwald’. Alpine meadows, heath fields and stunning farm houses accompany you along the route into the gorge ‚Hochwehraschlucht’, which you walk through before you reach Todtmoos.

Walk through the gorge ‚Wehraschlucht’ – a true nature paradise and a wonderful final tour. After a few kilometres you reach the hut ‚Mettlerhütte’ and can enjoy the view from there onto the nearby peaks of the Swiss Alps. Today’s Day Finish are the castle grounds of Wehr, which is also the end of the gorge-trail. 

Hohenlupfen Castle towers over the small town of Stühlingen, the starting point for your week of hiking in the Black Forest.

You follow the Wutach River and reach a very unspoiled stretch. Gnarled trees, gigantic ferns and steep, rugged cliffs guide you through the eastern part of the Wutach Gorge all the way to Blumberg.

Narrow trails wind their way through the Wutach Gorge, which you'll hike through almost in its entirety today. The water is not always visible, in some places the Wutach seeps into underground passages, only to emerge again in other spots, gurgling as it comes to the surface. Via the Lotenbachklamm, a side gorge of the Wutach Gorge, you'll reach the Schattenmühle.

After the gorge, you’ll be heading up into the hills today. You’ll pass the ruins of the ‘Räuberschlössle’ and continue hiking into the Haslach Gorge. From here, a steep, winding path leads out of the gorge, shortly afterwards, you’ll reach Lenzkirch. Enjoy the open space after the long stretches through the gorge. Soon, the small village of Oberfischbach will come into view.

The walk takes you over gentle hills, and soon you'll be able to marvel at the glistening Lake Schluchsee. From here, you’ll hike steadily uphill until you reach the highest point of this walking holiday. From ‘Krummenkreuz’, the route descends again into the Bannwald Gorge. Following rocky paths and crossing small bridges, you’ll reach St. Blasien.

Today you’ll ascend the ‘Lehenkopf’, admire the St. Blasien Cathedral once more, and finally reach the ‘Dachsberg’. You’ll then head down into the Hotzenwald. Mountain meadows, heathland and beautiful farmhouses line your route into the Hochwehra Gorge, which you’ll cross before reaching Todtmoos.

You continue hiking through the Wehra Gorge – a true natural paradise and a wonderful way to round off your week of hiking. After a few kilometres, you’ll reach the Mettler Hut, which offers views of the nearby peaks of the Swiss Alps. Today’s destination is the castle grounds at Wehr, where the Schluchtensteig Trail comes to an end.