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Top Days Out by the Water in Baden-Württemberg
Discover Special Places by the Water - Away from the Hustle and Bustle
29.6.20265 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif
Lakes, rivers and waterfalls shape Baden-Württemberg’s landscape. Discover special places for days out by the water – from tranquil shores to spectacular natural settings.
Experiences by the Water in Baden-Württemberg
Follow the Water. Leave Everyday Life Behind
Lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and gorges shape Southwest Germany's landscape - from the vast expanse of Lake Constance to the young Danube. Here, your journey follows the water: along tranquil shores, through wild gorges or to waterfalls carving their way through the rocks. Sometimes mirror-calm and serene, sometimes powerful and vibrant - each place tells its own story.Whether you’re hiking through shady forests to a waterfall, stretch out on the grass beside a river or gaze across a lake, Baden-Württemberg’s waterside destinations bring together nature, wide-open spaces and little discoveries to create moments that clear the mind.Alongside famous destinations such as Lake Constance, the smaller lakes have a distinctive character all their own – tranquil and clear like Lake Schluchsee, mysterious like Lake Mummelsee or nestled among the heights of the Black Forest like Lake Titisee. Lake Breitenauer See is another such gem, surrounded by vineyards and steeped in a uniquely peaceful atmosphere.Between these tranquil retreats, a completely different experience awaits: where the water gathers pace and rushes powerfully through narrow gorges.
Amid rocks and woodland, waterfalls and gorges reveal their full force – sometimes wild, sometimes gentle, but always impressive.a total drop of up to 163 metres over several cascades Germany's highest waterfalls outside the Alps easy to explore via well-maintained paths and illuminated after dark a total drop of around 97 metres the BLACKFORESTLINE suspension bridge spanning the gorge around 37 metres high particularly impressive after rainfall or when the snow melts a total drop of around 66 metres over several cascades monastery ruins located above the waterfalls the two largest waterfalls are the 16-metre Großer Ravenna-Wasserfall and the 6-metre Kleiner Ravenna-Wasserfall a narrow, rugged gorge with several waterfalls
a total drop of around 40 metres over three cascades a peaceful hidden gem in the Zweribach Nature Reserve, surrounded by wild, unspoilt forest
a drop of around 6 to 9 metres surrounded by dense woodland and moss-covered scenery a total drop of around 32 metres one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Germany plunges over a rock face
Top Waterfalls in Southwest Germany:
Amid rocks and woodland, waterfalls and gorges reveal their full force – sometimes wild, sometimes gentle, but always impressive.1
Triberg Waterfalls in the Black Forest
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Todtnau Waterfall in the Southern Black Forest
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Urach Waterfall in the Swabian Alb
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Allerheiligen Waterfalls in the Northern Black Forest
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Ravenna Gorge and Waterfalls in the Black Forest
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Zweribach Waterfalls in the Black Forest Highlands
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Geroldsau Waterfall near Baden-Baden
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Burgbach Waterfall in the Black Forest
Water Activities in Baden-Württemberg
Freedom, Flow and Adventure
If you want to do more than simply see the water, the best way to discover Baden-Württemberg is to get active. Paddling offers a feeling all its own: with every stroke, you glide quietly across the surface as the scenery and pace begin to change. On the Jagst and Kocher Rivers or the young Danube, movement soon settles into a rhythm – calm, steady and almost meditative.But there are many other ways to experience the water too. On Lake Constance, the wind and wide-open views create a sense of freedom, while smaller lakes are perfect for leisurely outings. Whether by canoe, paddleboard or boat, many of these waterside destinations reveal views that remain hidden from the shore.A place by the water becomes an experience that carries you along – and stays with you long afterwards.
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A little adventure on the water
Glide quietly across the water, with wide-open views ahead and time moving at your own pace.
Lakes and Rivers in Baden-Württemberg
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