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The Black Forest: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
160 km
distance
8.0 h
driving
21
curated stops

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Day 1 Baden-Baden → Freudenstadt

6 curated stops
Transit
2h54
Finish
~17:20
Temperature
8.9°C–19.8°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.3h
09:00
Castle Hohenbaden altes-schlosshohenbaden.de read more map ↗
Walk through the ruins of a medieval castle that once housed Baden's rulers.
50 min · Baden-Baden
10:05
Brahms House brahms-baden-baden.de read more map ↗
Walk through the home where Brahms composed iconic melodies.
50 min · Baden-Baden
11:05
Lichtenthal Abbey abtei-lichtenthal.de read more map ↗
Explore this historic Cistercian nunnery nestled in the town of Baden-Baden.
50 min · Baden-Baden
14:20
Hauff's Märchenmuseum gemeinde-baiersbronn.de read more map ↗
Step into the world of Hauff’s enchanting fairy tales.
50 min · Freudenstadt · Adults €3.00, children free
open: Tu, W, Sa, Su 14:00–17:00; Th 10:00–12:00 & 14:00–17:00
15:20
Kloster Reichenbach read more map ↗
Explore a beautifully preserved medieval Romanesque monastery.
50 min · Freudenstadt · Free admission to the church
16:30
Sankenbach-Wasserfälle read more map ↗
Watch the Sankenbach cascade down rocky steps in the Black Forest.
50 min · Freudenstadt
Overnight: Freudenstadt
e.g. Ferienhaus Schenk · Goldener Hahn
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Day 2 Triberg

4 curated stops
Transit
1h49
Finish
~14:20
Temperature
7.6°C–17.6°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
12.3h
10:15
Waterfall search
Feel the mist of Germany's largest waterfall outside the Alps.
50 min · Triberg
11:20
Triberger Galgen search map ↗
Stand by the historic stone gallows from the 18th century.
50 min · Triberg
12:25
The World's Largest Cuckoo Clock search
See the world's largest cuckoo clock towering above.
50 min · Triberg
13:30
The House of 1000 Clocks search
Admire a vast array of unique clocks, including cuckoos.
50 min · Triberg
Overnight here
e.g. Adler Hotel · Holiday Inn
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Titisee

3 curated stops
Transit
1h22
Finish
~14:00
Temperature
7.6°C–17.6°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
12.3h
10:00
Lake Titisee titisee.com read more map ↗
Gaze across the serene waters of Lake Titisee.
50 min · Titisee
11:10
Hochfirstschanze skisprungschanzen.com read more map ↗
Witness Germany's biggest ski jump soaring overhead.
50 min · Titisee
12:10
Heimatstuben search map ↗
Explore stories of local clock makers in a charming museum.
50 min · Titisee
13:00
Bootshaus search map ↗
60 min · Titisee
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Sonnenmatte · Jugendherberge Hinterzarten/Titisee
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Day 4 Freiburg

6 curated stops
Transit
1h52
Finish
~18:00
Temperature
7.6°C–17.6°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
12.3h
10:00
Freiburg Minster freiburgermuenster.info read more map ↗
Marvel at the intricate details of Europe's stunning cathedral.
50 min · Freiburg
open: M-Sa 10:00-17:00; public holidays and Su 13:00-19:30
11:00
Augustinermuseum freiburg.de read more map ↗
Contemplate centuries-old art and towering stone prophets.
50 min · Freiburg
12:00
Schwabentor read more map ↗
Admire the ornate decorations of this ancient city gate.
50 min · Freiburg
13:00
Martinstor read more map ↗
See the historic gate marked by a modern fast-food sign.
50 min · Freiburg
14:00
Colombischlössle Archaeological Museum freiburg.de read more map ↗
Uncover regional history in a palace-turned-museum.
50 min · Freiburg
open: Tu 10:00–17:00; W 10:00–19:00; Th–Su 10:00–17:00
15:30
Schauinsland bergwelt-schauinsland.de read more map ↗
Take in distant alpine views from the mountain's peak.
90 min · Freiburg
17:00
Brennessel brennessel-freiburg.de map ↗
Relish affordable daily spaghetti bolognese specials.
60 min · Freiburg
open: M-Sa 18:00-01:00, Su 17:00-01:00

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