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Schluchsee

The Schluchsee in the southern Black Forest lies between 930 and 1300 meters above sea level in the immediate vicinity of the spa of the same name. It is not only the largest lake in the Black Forest, but also one of the cleanest bathing lakes in Germany and a center for water sports. In addition, the former glacial lake and the surrounding region offer its visitors a wide range of leisure activities. While on hot summer days the lake invites you to cool off on long beaches, idyllic lake tours and fantastic cycling and hiking tours around the lake and through breathtaking forests and landscapes with fascinating views, the region also has a lot to offer in the cold season. Enjoy the snow-covered winter landscape for example during an 18-kilometer-long hike or a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride around the frozen lake or challenge yourself to cross-country skiing on the demanding Schluchsee Spur!
Because of its easily accessible shores, unlike the Titisee, the lake is also a popular destination for divers and sailors.

Address / entrance

Schluchsee
Bahnhofstraße
79859 Schluchsee

Tipp :

From the vantage point on the Riesenbühlturm north of the village of Schluchsee there is a beautiful view of a large part of the lake.

By the way :

In 2005 the place was awarded as the most popular hiking destination in Germany. The numerous hiking routes are adapted to different levels of difficulty and needs - from easy to sporty:
- 18 km long circular lake trail along the unspoiled shores of the Schluchsee.
- Schluchseer Jägersteig: narrow paths offer magnificent views of the idyllic landscape up to the Ahaberg. Once at the summit, the view extends to the Tödi in the Swiss Apes in good weather. After the descent, the trail leads back from Aha along the lake shore. The total ascent is 236 meters and the round trip takes about 4 hours.
- The Schluchsee is also connected to the Schwarzwald-Mittelweg (Pforzheim - Waldshut) and to
- Gorge path. As the name suggests, this route leads through wild gorges and along thunderous waterfalls such as the Windberg Waterfall.