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Right Rowing boats on Lake Schluchsee 4 Titisee
Below left Church in the mountain town of Baden-Württemberg; 79822
Todtnau Below right Visitors enjoying a day The lake resort of Titisee offers an
out on Lake Schluchsee extensive network of well-marked
hiking trails, including an easy 6-km
(4-mile) loop around the lake past
BOATING AND CRUISING ON
THE TITISEE several good swimming spots. A
stren uous alternative is climbing
Bootsbetrieb Schweizer the 1,200-m (4,000-ft) Hochfirst
Seestrasse 33, 79822; 07651 82 14; Moun tain. Maps are available at the
www.bootsbetrieb-schweizer-titisee.de tourist office (Strandbadstrasse 4, 79822;
WHERE TO STAY 07652 12 06 81 20). Several com panies
also offer short lake cruises or rent
TITISEE out rowing boats, both available on
Parkhotel Waldeck moderate the lakefront near the town centre. ª Return to the B317 and continue
A traditional guesthouse with small, ª Turn right outside the car park to on it southwestward toward Todtnau.
simple rooms and spacious suites. follow Neustädter Strasse, then turn Turn left into Lindenstrasse to park at
Parkstrasse 4–6, 79822; 07651 80 90; right on to the B500 to join the B317. the Hasenhorn chairlift car park.
www.parkhotelwaldeck.de Turn right following signs to Haus der
Treschers Schwarzwaldhotel moderate Natur to the large car park beside it. 6 Todtnau
This hotel has superb facilities, Baden-Württemberg; 79674
including a pool and sauna. 5 Feldberg The quiet mountain town of
Seestrasse 10, 79822; 07651 80 50;
www.schwarzwaldhotel-trescher.de Baden-Württemberg; 79868 Todtnau bustles in winter as a gate-
At 1,493 m (4,898 ft), Feldberg is the way to the network of ski lifts around
FELDBERG highest point in the Black Forest. It Feldberg. In summer, most visitors
Haus Waldvogel moderate has a broad, well-rounded summit, travel up using the Hasenhorn
This large Black Forest house has plush which rises above the tree line to offer chairlift (May–Nov: open daily) for the
modern rooms.
Köpfleweg 25, 79868; 07676 480; wonderful views of the region. With sum mer toboggan run. This happens
www.cafe-waldvogel.de much of the upper moun tain being on a thrilling 3-km (2-mile) long track
a nature reserve, wild flowers flourish suitable for both children and adults.
ST BLASIEN here. The scattered presence of Black Alternatively, explore a network
Dom-Hotel inexpensive Forest farm houses and the occasional of hiking and mountain bike trails.
This modest but pleasant family-run Alpine hut add to the charm. There are Maps are avail able at the tourist
hotel is directly opposite the Dom.
Hauptstrasse 4, 79837; 07627 92 46 90; good hik ing options available here. office (Meinard-Thoma-Strasse 21;
www.dom-hotel-st-blasien.de The 12-km (8-mile) long Feldberg- 07671 96 96 95).
Steig is an excellent hiking loop ª Continue on the B317 and turn left
SCHLUCHSEE
between five Alpine huts around the at Geschwend, following signs to St
Parkhotel Flora expensive upper reaches of the mountain for Blasien. Take the signposted left turn ing
This charming four-star hotel boasts
lake views along with a pool and sauna. expe rienced hikers, while others can into the town. Continue on this till the
Sonnhalde 22, 79859; 07656 974 20; reach the summit on the Feldberg Hauptstrasse. Park on Hauptstrasse
www.parkhotel-flora.de chairlift (May–Oct: open daily). across the river from the monastery.

Where to Stay: inexpensive, under €70; moderate, €70–€150; expensive, over €150

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