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Nature Experiences in Baden-WürttembergTips for excursions in the countryside

13.5.20265 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif
Discover more than 1,000 excursion tips in Baden-Württemberg's nature in our interactive map

The Most Beautiful Places in NatureGet out of Everyday Life and Into Adventure!

Need a breath of fresh air and freedom? Then head out into nature! Whether right on your doorstep or just a day trip away - Baden-Württemberg is packed full of outdoor highlights. Just imagine: Hiking trails that lead you to hidden lakes and mysterious gorges. Caves that awaken your inner pioneering spirit. Treetop trails that make you feel like you're flying. And waterfalls that thunder into the depths - perfect for your Insta feed!Are you more the action type? Then climbing and rafting are your playground. Are you looking for peace and quiet? In the nature reserves and nature parks, you'll find seclusion that will completely switch you off. Family-friendly destinations? There are plenty - you can experience flora and fauna in a fun and exciting way.So, what are you waiting for? Pack your hiking boots, grab your bike and discover the wild side of Baden-Württemberg!

By the way:

Enchanting nature is the living room of wild animals. That's why we show consideration. We stay on the signposted paths and avoid making noise. Our four-legged friends accompany us on a lead. And of course we take our rubbish with us. Because #respectfornature is a win-win situation for us all. You can find more tips in our Outdoor Behaviour.

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    Besucherbergwerk (Exhibition Mine) Grube Wenzel
    Visit the Grube Wenzel silver mine in Oberwolfach and discover a Black Forest tradition dating back centuries.
    Oberwolfach
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    Tiefenhäuserner Moor in Höchenschwand-Tiefenäusern
    The Tiefenhäuserner Moor is a small glacial tongue basin and surrounded by a moraine. It is a typical raised bog which goes over the edge at some points in a fen.
    Black Forest
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    Exhibition Mine „Hoffnungsstollen“ - Todtmoos
    The first documented mention of the Todtmoos-Mättle mine originates from 1798. Until 1937, magnetic pyrites and nickel ore were excavated in open-cast mining and processed for commercial use.
    Black Forest
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    Fischtreppe
    In summer 2019, a new fish ladder was built underneath Freiburg's Schwabentorbrücke bridge. The giant ramp should help fish to cross the Dreisam into the Dreisamtal valley more easily from now on.
    Black Forest
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    NatureWaters
    Dreisam
    The Dreisam is much more than just the river that feeds the Bächle - it is pure nature right in the city and in the immediate vicinity. Its clear water and lush green meadows are both a recreational a...
    Black Forest
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    NatureViewpoints
    Kanonenplatz (Cannon Square)
    Kanonenplatz offers a fantastic view over the rooftops of Oberau, Wiehre and large parts of the old town.
    Black Forest
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    NatureViewpoints
    Restaurant Bergstation (Schauinsland)
    A café and restaurant on the Schauinsland offering regional and seasonal cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere
    Black Forest
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    NatureNature Reserves
    Mösle Park und lake "Waldsee"
    Möslepark was created in the second half of the 19th century, making it one the city's older parks aside from Schlossberg.
    Black Forest
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    Schlossberg Restaurant Dattler
    The Schlossberg Hill restaurant Dattler on Freiburg's Schlossberg offers fine Baden cuisine with Mediterranean influences, homemade cakes and tarts, plus a spectacular view over the city to the Kaiser...
    Black Forest

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Ready for nature, exercise and freedom? Then get out and about - Baden-Württemberg has the trails, you bring the drive!