Southern Black Forest Nature Reserve

The Black Forest is one of the world’s best-loved vacation destinations. Thanks to the nature reserve, this unique natural and cultural landscape is protected.

Bordered by France to the west and Switzerland to the south, this south-western corner of SouthWest Germany is popular with hikers and cyclists in summer. The Black Forest Cycle Route (Schwarzwald-Radweg) guarantees 230 miles/375 km of care-free cycling. In winter, the peace of the countryside is broken only by the swish of cross-country skis on the 750 miles/1200 km of groomed trails. But whenever you go, you can enjoy local produce, from honey to fruit brandies. Taste them at Nature Reserve restaurants and farmer’s markets.