Schluchtensteig Trail
STARTING POINT
Stühlingen
FINISH POINT
Wehr
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
SEASON
From March to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 1190€/person
- Hike through the iconic canyons of the Black Forest
- Enjoy the serene beauty of Baden-Württemberg’s oldest nature reserves
- Relish panoramic vistas, including glimpses of the distant Alpine peaks
- Experience breathtaking views across the picturesque Lake Schluchsee
- Follow in the footsteps of history as the trail intersects with the Lutherweg
- Travel worry-free with our all-inclusive service
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Lace up your boots and join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the renowned Schwarzwald (The Black Forest) on the Schluchtensteig “Seven Canyons” Trail.
The Black Forest is famed worldwide for its dense woodlands, enchanting villages, and rich cultural heritage. It’s a place where legends of fairytales come alive amidst towering pine trees and misty valleys. Known for its iconic cuckoo clocks, traditional Black Forest cake, and picturesque half-timbered houses, Schwarzwald has long captured the imagination of travelers.
Each stage of this Black Forest hiking tour exploration offers something unique, whether it’s the rushing waters of the Wutach River, the tranquil expanses of Lake Schluchsee, or the historic sites that dot the journey.
Discover the varied landscapes of the trail, from the ancient rock formations of the "Wutachflühen" to the panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Black Forest and beyond. As you traverse narrow, root-covered paths and cross historic bridges, you'll be surrounded by the wild charm of one of the oldest nature reserves in Baden-Württemberg.
At every step, we ensure your journey is seamless and stress-free. From booking accommodations, providing detailed handout itineraries and GPS tracks to offering our support, we take care of all the logistics so you can focus on enjoying the trail.
Ready to experience the beauty and challenge of the Schluchtensteig Trail? Join us and let the Black Forest’s natural wonders unfold before you!
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Frequently Asked Question
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.