Walking and Wellness in the Black Forest

Generally, you should be in good shape to get the most from this tour. You will be walking on a mixture of narrow trails and wide forest tracks.

This tour is graded moderate overall. Within the tour individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

On this tour you'll stay at the Hotel Rößle, a high-quality, friendly 4-star spa hotel run by the Maier family, who'll be on hand to welcome you. It's a modern hotel with a quiet, idyllic location, a cosy dining room, and a genuinely special atmosphere.

One thing worth knowing before you go: German twin rooms are typically made up as two single mattresses side by side in one bed frame, each with its own separate duvet and pillows.

You'll also have free access throughout your stay to the hotel's wellness and spa area, known as the Black Forest Wellness Village. At 350 square metres, it includes a Finnish sauna, a Roman steam bath, a jacuzzi, an experience shower, a sunbed, a relaxation room and an indoor swimming pool. If you'd like to book any spa treatments or massages, these can be arranged directly with the hotel.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

A continental breakfast buffet is included each morning, with plenty of filling options for walkers, such as boiled eggs, ham, cheese, fresh bread and muesli. Lunch isn't included, but you can pick up supplies at a local supermarket or bakery along the way, or ask your accommodation to prepare a packed lunch the night before (payable locally). Dinners are included at your hotel, with a multi-course meal plus a drink of your choice.

German food in the Black Forest is hearty and filling - look out for Käsespätzle (an eggy pasta topped with melted cheese and crispy onion), Schwarzwälder Schinken (the region's distinctive smoked ham), and of course Black Forest gateau (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte), with layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream and cherries. If you're visiting between April and June, you'll also find asparagus on menus everywhere, often served with potatoes and schnitzel.

This tour can start on any day of the week from mid-April to the end of October, and any time within this period is ideal for walking. Weather in the Black Forest is changeable, with hot days often followed by rain and thunderstorms, so it's worth being prepared for all conditions and checking the local forecast each day before you set off.

This is a single-centre tour based at one hotel for your whole stay, so there's no daily luggage transfer service to describe - you'll simply keep your luggage with you at your accommodation throughout.

The chosen walks are very well waymarked, and together with our maps and route notes, you shouldn't have any problems finding your way.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

Fly into Basel EuroAirport, then take a taxi to Basel Badischer Bahnhof (around 10 minutes). Basel has two train stations - Basel SBB serves Swiss and French destinations, while Basel Badischer Bahnhof serves German destinations. From Badischer Bahnhof, take a train to Bad Säckingen (around 30 minutes), then bus no. 7320 or 7328 to Todtmoos, which runs twice daily. Alternatively, we can organise a private transfer direct from Basel Airport to Todtmoos (around 45 minutes, price on request).

For your return, use one of the options above to make your way home. If you have more time to explore Germany, ask us about our other Germany walking tours.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation