Multi-day TrekChallengingBlack ForestBlack ForestLong DistanceForest
Westweg Black Forest Trail
The classic north-south crossing of the Black Forest, from Pforzheim toward Basel through ridges, deep woods, spa towns, and high viewpoints.
Distance285 km
Duration12 days
Gain7,900m
Max Elev1,493m
DifficultyChallenging
TypePoint-to-point
SeasonMay-October
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The Westweg is Germany's classic forest trek and the natural anchor for the Black Forest trail vertical. It runs from Pforzheim across the length of the Schwarzwald toward Basel, using ridge paths, forest tracks, village stops, lake viewpoints, and high sections around the Feldberg area. It is long enough for committed hikers but easy to break into shorter rail-linked stages from towns such as Baden-Baden, Freudenstadt, Titisee, and Freiburg.