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The Black Forest: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-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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5
days
160 km
distance
7.4 h
driving
27
curated stops

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Day 1 Baden-Baden

6 curated stops
Transit
0h39
Finish
~16:35
Temperature
9.9°C–21.6°C
Rainy days
~7
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
12:05
Museum Frieder Burda sammlung-frieder-burda.de read more map ↗
Admire striking German Expressionist and modern art masterpieces.
50 min · Baden-Baden
13:05
Fabergé Museum faberge-museum.de read more map ↗
Marvel at intricate, historic Fabergé eggs on display.
50 min · Baden-Baden
14:05
Friedrichsbad friedrichsbad.net read more map ↗
Experience elegant historic baths in a grand, domed setting.
90 min · Baden-Baden · €35 for a day pass
open: Daily 09:00-22:00
15:35
Monte Rosa - Bistro da Rita search map ↗
60 min · Baden-Baden
Overnight here
e.g. Werner-Dietz Jugendherberge · Hotel am Markt
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Day 2 Freudenstadt

5 curated stops
Transit
1h41
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
8.9°C–19.8°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.3h
10:10
Sankenbach-Wasserfälle read more map ↗
Watch the Sankenbach cascade down rocky steps in the Black Forest.
50 min · Freudenstadt
11:15
Eislaufhalle Baiersbronn baiersbronn.de map ↗
Glide smoothly on well-maintained ice skating rinks.
90 min · Freudenstadt
12:55
Hiking on "Genießerpfade" baiersbronn.de map ↗
Trek scenic trails with sweeping views of lush valleys.
90 min · Freudenstadt · Free
14:35
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
15:35
Mountain Biking Trails baiersbronn.de map ↗
Navigate challenging and serene mountain bike paths alike.
90 min · Freudenstadt · Free
Overnight here
e.g. Ferienhaus Schenk · Goldener Hahn
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Day 3 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
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Day 4 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 5 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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