Black Forest: Self-Guided Hike, Ravenna Gorge

Our self-guided hike takes you down into a valley famous for its ancient mills that once made everything from rope to spoons. You will see how people thrived hundreds of years ago. You are in for a real treat! Besides the classic, dark Black Forest gorge hike next to waterfalls, you get a lot of Black Forest history, a few touristy things, the oldest chapel in the Black Forest, the areas largest cuckoo clock. After the hike you can spend some time in the town of Hinterzarten shopping or eating at one of the many places. Our app provides you with all the info you need to find your way around Hinterzarten. How much time do I need? The Ravenna Gorge Hike itself is only 8 km long – but we have included lots of stops, therefore it can take half a day before you get back to the starting point – depending on your fitness level. If you are a fit person, calculate 3-4 hours round-trip. If you take breaks, have a picnic on the waterfalls or just want to take it easy, consider more time.

📍 Departure Point

This is a self-guided hiking tour. It is not a live tour with a guide. Take a train from Freiburg to Hinterzarten. Trains depart every 20 minutes, the train ride takes 30 minutes. You can buy train tickets in Freiburg. Our hike starts when getting off the train.

🏁 Return Point

This is a self-guided hiking tour. It is not a live tour with a guide. Take a train from Freiburg to Hinterzarten. Trains depart every 20 minutes, the train ride takes 30 minutes. You can buy train tickets in Freiburg. Our hike starts when getting off the train.