A short train ride away from Freiburg you can hike famous Ravenna Gorge - a real Black Forest Experience. We provide you with all info you need IN ENGLISH to do this 8 km hike on your own.

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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Gen – United Kingdom

We did this on Mon 14/04/25. Booking/paying/getting the code and app all simple and quick. Weather was perfect, overcast/sunny 12-16 degrees (you don't want hot for this type of hike). A mixed bag of flat to very steep with at least half being alongside the beautiful gorge. There is a halfway point of souvenirs/cafe (all important black forest gateau), wc's etc. Not many people at all which made it even better (I wouldn't do it in the height of summer) Proper walking boots a must! Also drinking water. We didn't need cash or snacks (as we were advised) but that's because we chose to eat in the cafe and they take card payments. So lugging our little picnic bag unnecessarily was a slight hinderance. It took us 4 hrs which included an hour at the cafe/souvenir shops, we ambled some parts, stopped here and there and then picked up the pace on the flats (after the steep gorge part) and we found 4 hrs to be plenty. The car park was €5 for 5 hours. Well worth £17 😁

Hala – Germany

Beautiful trail! It takes you through the forest alongside the creek and villages. Following the map was very straightforward. If you plan on doing the hike in December, bare in mind that the trail will be covered in snow and some areas are really slippery and dangerous. Appropriate footwear and waterproof pants are a must!

Itinerary

Starting location:
Hinterzarten
Ravenna Gorge
Hiking (3 hours)
Hinterzarten
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Shopping, Sightseeing (1 hour)
Optional
Arrive back at:
Hinterzarten

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Get out of the city and experience the real Black Forest at Ravenna Gorge
Get a lot of Black Forest history during one hike
Hike along streams and waterfalls in this classic, dark Black Forest gorge
Visit the oldest chapel in the Black Forest
Take a picture of the area's largest cuckoo clock

Full description

Visiting Freiburg is not complete without a hike in the Black Forest. There are many hiking trails around Freiburg. But for a real Black Forest experience you need to hop on a train and head into the Black Forest mountains.

Only a short train ride away from Freiburg you find one of the most hidden-secrets of the Black Forest: The Ravenna Gorge. In the past we always recommended to hike Ravenna Gorge with a guide. But with our self-guided tours it is easy to follow the hiking trail on your own. Our app tracks your position so you always know where you are and where to go next. Our tour has a lot of pictures and descriptions to provide you with all the background info on the sights you see while hiking. If you prefer to do this hike with a private guide please contact us.

This is one of our most popular hikes because you really get it all: Besides the classic, dark Black Forest gorge hike next to waterfalls, you get a lot of Black Forest history, a few touristy things, the oldest chapel in the Black Forest, the areas largest cuckoo clock. Our self-guided hike takes you down into a valley famous for its ancient mills that once made everything from rope to spoons. You will see how people thrived hundreds of years ago. You are in for a real treat!

How much time do I need?
The Ravenna Gorge Hike itself is only 8 km long – but we have included lots of stops, therefore it can take half a day before you get back to the starting point – depending on your fitness level.
If you are a fit person, calculate 3-4 hours round-trip.
If you take breaks, have a picnic on the waterfalls or just want to take it easy, consider more time.
After the hike you can spend some time in the town of Hinterzarten shopping or eating at one of the many places. Our app provides you with all the info you need to find your way around Hinterzarten.

How do you get to the start of the hike?
Our hike starts at the train station in Hinterzarten.
-If you are coming from Freiburg take a train to Hinterzarten. Trains depart every 20 minutes, the train ride lasts 30 minutes. You can buy train tickets at the train station.
-If you are in Freiburg and have your own car drive to Hinterzarten. Park at the train station.
-If you are at Lake Titisee hop on the train to Hinterzarten. Trains depart several times an hour, the train rides takes less than 10 minutes

If you have any questions on how to get to the starting point you can always contact us directly. We are locals and only a phone call away.

Includes

Self-guided walking tour
iOS or Android app
Map and tour access offline
Languages: English

Transportation
Live tour guide
Personal expenses
Lunch

Not suitable for

Children under 10 years
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Our self-guided hiking tour starts outside of the train station in Hinterzarten. Our app tracks your location so you cannot get lost. You are ready to go once you arrive in Hinterzarten. If you are arriving from Freiburg, you will need to take a short 30 minute train ride to get to Hinterzarten. Trains from Freiburg depart every 20 minutes. Purchase a train ticket at the train station in Freiburg, then hop on any train to Hinterzarten. If you have your own car, the destination is Hinterzarten. Park your car at the train station in Hinterzarten. Your hike starts from there.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Charged Smartphone
Downloaded app

Know before you go

This is a self-guided hiking tour in English. It is not a live tour with a guide.
This hiking tour starts at the train station in Hinterzarten.
We recommend to carry some cash also as some shops and cafes don't accept credit cards.
You need to install the 2gotoursapp prior to touring and download the tour content.
Everything you need is included in one download. There is content, images and maps. This tour is available in English only.
Once you download the tour, everything is entirely contained on your device, you do not need a data plan. The tour will function without a cellular connection.
Before arrival, please install the 2gotours mobile app. This is a self-guided tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed instructions are available on your voucher which you will receive after booking. You can unlock the tour content 24 hours before tour start.

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Black Forest: Ravenna Gorge Hike, Self-Guided