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Walking and Wellness in the Black Forest

From £685.00
5 Days & 4 Nights
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Walking and Wellness in the Black Forest

  • Walking and relaxation in Germany’s peaceful Black Forest
  • Unwind in a comfortable 4* hotel complete with an extensive spa area
  • Follow part of the Black Forest Gorge Trail; the ‘Schluchtensteig’
  • Hike contrasting landscapes of rocky gorges, dense forest and lakeside paths
  • Enjoy Black Forest Gateau while resting on the banks of Schluchsee lake
Relaxation is the order of the day on this single centre walking tour in the heart of the Black Forest. The traditional resort town of Todtmoos is your base for this short break. Breathe in the fresh forest air, walk around crystal clear waters and enjoy panoramic views to the Swiss Alps on this small yet diverse collection of walks. Follow a scenic gourmet trail around Todtmoos. Walk around the serene Schluchsee, with the option to take a leisurely boat trip part way before stopping for a Kirschtorte break at one of the cafés on the edge of the lake. Walk a section of the rocky ‘Schluchtensteig’ (Gorge Trail) one of Germany’s best long-distance trails. Stay in a modern, 4* spa hotel complete with indoor pool, Finnish sauna, roman steam bath and a relaxation room….perfect for unwinding after a morning on the trails.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Todtmoos Day 2 The Lebkuchen Trail 7 miles / 12 km Day 3 Bus to St. Blasien and walk to Todtmoos 13 miles / 20.5 km Day 4 Bus to Schluchsee and loop walk 10.5 miles / 17 km Day 5 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 14kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 14kg is equivalent to 7 bottles of champagne. That’s a lot of bubbles!. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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