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Black Forest: Self-Guided Hike, Ravenna Gorge

Baden-Württemberg, Germanyby Black Forest Tours

  • 4 hours
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

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! 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. 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 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.

What's included

  • Self-guided walking tour
  • Languages: English
  • Map and tour access offline
  • iOS or Android app
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Live tour guide
  • Personal expenses
  • train ticket to get to meeting point

Itinerary

A short train ride away from Freiburg you have the chance to hike famous Ravenna Gorge - a real Black Forest Experience. We provide you with all info you need to do this 8 km hike on your own This is a self-guided tour. If you are a fit person, calculate 3-4 hours round-trip. If you take breaks or just want to take it easy, consider more time. With our self-guided tour, it is easy to follow the hiking trail. 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. You need to install our (IOS & Android) app prior to touring and then download the tour content onto your mobile phone. 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. Important: Download our app any time after purchase. 24 hours before tour start, we will email you a password to unlock the tour content.

Meeting and pickup

This is a self-guided hiking tour. It is not a live tour with a guide. Take a train from Freiburg to Hinterzarten. Trains depart every 20 minutes, the train ride takes 30 minutes. You can buy train tickets in Freiburg. Our hike starts when getting off the train.

End point

This is a self-guided hiking tour. It is not a live tour with a guide. Take a train from Freiburg to Hinterzarten. Trains depart every 20 minutes, the train ride takes 30 minutes. You can buy train tickets in Freiburg. Our hike starts when getting off the train.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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