The most beautiful bike routes around Schluchsee
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The colorful meadows of the Black Forest are bustling with busy bees, dancing butterflies, and grazing horses. On the most beautiful days, the golden sun is reflected in the silvery waters of Lake Schluchsee. Now the temperatures are perfect for trying out the most beautiful bike tours around Lake Schluchsee with the whole family.
The following three tours are particularly suitable for exploring the picturesque lake and its surroundings by bike, especially for e-bikes and families with children.
If you don't feel like packing your bikes into the car, you can rent suitable bikes and e-bikes very close to our family hotel in Schluchsee and then discover the Black Forest by bike.
This route is ideal for young children to get their first taste of the Black Forest air on a bike. From Schluchsee, a leisurely route leads to Häusern, first along the lake and then through the woods. Once you reach your destination, you can relax at the local mini golf course before cycling back to Schluchsee refreshed and reinvigorated.
Length: 10.4 kilometers
Difficulty: easy
Duration: 1 hour
This tour shows cyclists the most beautiful aspects of Lake Schluchsee. You can comfortably cycle around the largest lake in the Black Forest in just under 29 kilometers. The tour starts in the town of Schluchsee and first leads to Seebrugg. You can cycle along the dam wall at a leisurely pace before continuing towards Kohlhütte. From there, you cycle uphill to Äulemer Kreuz. The route passes the Kappelenkopfhütte hut and heads towards the highest point of the tour, the Farnwitte at 1,235 meters. You return to Schluchsee via Aha.
Length: 28.9 kilometers
Difficulty: medium
Duration: a good 4 hours
A route with little incline, perfect for kicking off the cycling season in the Black Forest. The starting point is the train station in Neustadt, from where you follow the Gutach River as it winds its way through the peaceful valley. Along the historic railway line, you ride over the viaduct to Holzschlag. You pass many horse pastures and can enjoy the beautiful view of the Wutach Gorge. The last section runs through the woods again until you reach your destination in Bonndorf. After a relaxing break, you can start your journey home.
Length: 25.8 kilometers
Difficulty: easy
Duration: around 3 hours
Whether you prefer a leisurely ride along the lake or a challenging trek through the forest, there are many bike paths around Schluchsee that are suitable for the whole family. The tour finder from Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH always helps you find the right tour and the right route. The tour finder is also available as a handy app (free in the App Store or on Google Play).
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