Water-Based Activities in Baden-WürttembergFollow the Water. Leave Everyday Life Behind
Lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and gorges shape the landscape in the south—from the vast Lake Constance to the young Danube. Here, your path follows the water: along tranquil shores, through wild gorges, or toward waterfalls that carve their way through the rocks. Sometimes mirror-smooth and calm, sometimes powerful and vibrant—each place tells its own story.
Whether you’re hiking through shady forests to the next waterfall, stretching your feet out in the grass along a riverbank, or letting your gaze wander across a lake: the waterfront destinations in Baden-Württemberg combine nature, open spaces, and small discoveries into moments that clear your mind.
In addition to the major classics like Lake Constance, the smaller lakes in particular reveal their very own character—sometimes calm and clear like Schluchsee, sometimes mysterious like Mummelsee, or nestled in the Black Forest hills like Titisee. Breitenauer See also fits into this lineup—surrounded by vineyards and characterized by its own unique, tranquil atmosphere.
Amid these peaceful retreats, a completely different experience awaits:
where the water comes to life and flows powerfully through narrow gorges.
Top Waterfalls in the South:
Amid the rocks and forests, waterfalls and gorges reveal their full dynamism—sometimes wild, sometimes serene, and always impressive.
Todtnau Waterfall in the Southern Black Forest
a drop of about 97 meters
with a suspension bridge (“Blackforestline”) spanning the gorge
Triberg Waterfalls in the Black Forest
Up to 163 m drop across several cascades
Germany's highest waterfalls outside the Alps
Well-developed, illuminated even in the evening
Urach Waterfall in the Swabian Alb
Approx. 37 meters high
impressive after rain or snowmelt
All Saints' Waterfalls in the Northern Black Forest
about 66 meters, several steps
combined with the monastery ruins above
Ravennaschlucht & Ravenna Falls in the Black Forest
The two largest are the Great Ravenna Falls, at 16 m, and the Little Ravenna Falls, at 6 m
a narrow, rugged gorge with several waterfalls
Zweribach Waterfalls in the Upper Black Forest
3 steps with a total drop of about 40 m
a quiet hidden gem in the heart of the Zweribach Nature Reserve and a rustic protected forest
Geroldsau Waterfall near Baden-Baden
a drop of about 6 to 9 m
nestled amid dense forests and moss-covered landscapes
Burgbach Waterfall in the Black Forest
a drop of about 6 to 9 m
nestled amid dense forests and moss-covered landscapes