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4 Titisee

Baden-Württemberg; 79822

The lake resort of Titisee offers an

extensive network of well-marked

hiking trails, including an easy 4-mile

(6-km) loop around the lake past

several good swimming spots. A

stren uous alternative is climbing

the 4,000-ft (1,200-m) Hochfirst

Moun tain. Maps are available at the

tourist office (Strandbadstrasse 4, 79822;

07651 980 40). Several com panies

also lead short lake cruises or rent

out rowing boats, both available on

the lakefront near the town center.

ª Turn right outside the parking lot

to follow Neustädter Strasse, then turn

right on to the B500 to join the B317.

Turn right following signs to Haus der

Natur to the large lot beside it. 6 Todtnau

Baden-Württemberg; 79674

The quiet mountain town of

Todtnau bustles in winter as a gate-

way to the network of ski-lifts around

Feldberg. In summer, most visitors

travel up using the Hasenhorn chair-

lift (May–Nov: open daily) for the

sum mer toboggan run. This happens

on a thrilling 2-mile (3-km) long track

suitable for both children and adults.

Alternatively, explore a network

of hiking and mountain bike trails.

Maps are avail able at the tourist

office (Meinard-Thoma-Strasse 21;

07671 96 96 95).

ª Continue on the B317 and turn left

at Geschwend, following signs to St.

Blasien. Take a left at the sign into town.

Continue on this till the Hauptstrasse.

Park on Hauptstrasse across the river

from the monastery.

5 Feldberg

Baden-Württemberg; 79868

At 4,898 ft (1,493 m), Feldberg is the

highest point in the Black Forest. It

has a broad, well-rounded summit,

which rises above the tree line to offer

wonderful views of the region. With

much of the upper moun tain being a

nature reserve, wildflowers flourish

here. The scattered presence of Black

Forest farm houses and the occasional

Alpine hut add to the charm. There are

good hik ing options available here.

The 8-mile (12-km) long Feldberg-

Steig is an excellent hiking loop

between five Alpine huts around the

upper reaches of the mountain for

expe rienced hikers, while others can

reach the summit on the Feldberg

chairlift (May–Oct: open daily).

WHERE TO STAY

TITISEE

Parkhotel Waldeck moderate

A traditional guesthouse with small,

simple rooms and spacious suites.

Parkstrasse 4–6, 79822; 07651 80 90;

http://www.parkhotelwaldeck.de

Treschers Schwarzwaldhotel

expensive

This hotel has superb facilities,

including a pool and sauna.

Seestrasse 10, 79822; 07651 805;

http://www.schwarzwaldhotel-trescher.de

FELDBERG

Haus Waldvogel inexpensive

This large Black Forest house has plush

modern rooms.

Köpfleweg 25, 79868; 07676 480;

http://www.cafe-waldvogel.de

ST. BLASIEN

Hotel Klostermeisterhaus moderate

An early 19th-century villa behind the

Dom with elegant rooms.

Im Süssen Winkel 2, 79837; 07672 848

SCHLUCHSEE

Parkhotel Flora moderate

This charming four-star hotel boasts

lake views along with a pool and sauna.

Sonnhalde 22, 79859; 07656 974 20;

http://www.parkhotel-flora.de

Right Rowing boats on Lake Schluchsee

Below left Church in the mountain town of

Todtnau Below right Visitors enjoying a day

out on Lake Schluchsee

BACK ROADS GERMANY

ª Return to the B317 and continue on

it southwestward toward Todtnau.

Turn left into Lindenstrasse to park at

the Hasenhorn chairlift parking lot.

Where to Stay: inexpensive, under €70; moderate, €70–€150; expensive, over €150

BOATING AND CRUISING ON

THE TITISEE

Bootsbetrieb Schweizer

Seerundweg 1, 79822; 07651 82 14;

http://www.bootsbetrieb-schweizer-titisee.de