The municipality and the mountain of the same name Feldberg in the Black Forest enjoy great popularity among winter sports fans. In the region around the highest mountain in Baden-Württemberg, travelers have numerous opportunities to ski, snowboard or enjoy the winter landscape in other ways. Thanks to the diverse slopes and activities, there are suitable offers for young and old in Feldberg. Even in warmer temperatures, the Feldberg is a great travel destination. Thanks to its proximity to larger cities such as Freiburg , visitors can diversify their holidays and visit the nearby sights.
Ski resorts on and around the Feldberg
At almost 1500 meters high, the Feldberg is one of the highest mountains in all of Germany. It offers both experienced skiers and beginners the ideal conditions for a successful winter holiday. The region therefore offers winter sports enthusiasts ten ski areas on and around the Feldberg. Not only ski lovers get their money’s worth here: In addition to the many great ski and snowboard slopes, there are also winter hiking trails and toboggan runs.
The Feldberg ski area is the centre of the various areas and includes a total of 30 kilometres of piste landscape, which extends over 16 different ski slopes with different levels of difficulty. Thanks to the various descents, all winter holidaymakers on the Feldberg get their money’s worth.
In the immediate vicinity of the Feldberg ski area there are also nine other ski areas, which can be used with a valid ski pass. The family run in Altglashütten, the child-friendly lifts in Stollenbach, as well as the easy and intermediate ski slopes of the Belchenbahn offer the best conditions for holidaymakers with children. There are great conditions for snowboarders in the Spitzenberg & Knöpfle ski area.
In the Bernau high valley, experienced skiers can try their hand at challenging slopes. The slopes are also used by professional athletes as training trails. The Spießhorn Arena in Menzenschwand impresses with a wide range of offers for skiers, snowboarders and lovers of winter hikes. On the ski trails in Muggenbrunn, holidaymakers can look forward to a fantastic panoramic view.
In Notschrei there are several ski slopes as well as great toboggan runs and cross-country ski trails to explore. Last but not least, it is worth taking a detour to the ski trails in Todtnauberg, which are illuminated after dark with the help of a floodlight system and thus also allow late descents.
At the end of the day: The après-ski program on the Feldberg
After a long day on the slopes, the Feldberg region offers its holidaymakers various après-ski offers. Along August-Euler-Platz you will find several bars, pubs and restaurants. Here you can recharge your batteries with a hearty meal and toast to a successful holiday. Depending on your preference, you can end the day with a good dinner or visit one of the après-ski parties afterwards and party until the morning hours. In addition, events are held during the ski season that offer a great supporting programme for your winter holiday.
The Feldberg Nature Reserve
The Feldberg is not only a special destination because of its excellent winter sports landscapes. The region is also the oldest and largest nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg and offers a habitat for rare animals and plants. The area around the Feldberg has therefore been a nature reserve for almost a hundred years. Here you will find the so-called Ice Age relics – animal and plant species that could originally only be found in very cold regions.
More than just skiing – other activities and attractions near the Feldberg
The region around the Feldberg also offers many attractive employment opportunities beyond winter sports. In both winter and summer, visitors can explore the mountain more closely on numerous hiking trails. Not far from the Feldberg are great destinations such as the Titisee and the Schluchsee, the Todtnauer waterfall or the Schauinsland. In summer, the area invites you to activities such as cycling, swimming or boating. Travellers should also not miss the Feldbergbahn: This transports its guests to the mountain station near the mountain summit with the help of 8-seater gondolas. From here, the Feldberg Tower can also be easily reached. This offers a magnificent view over the surrounding mountain landscape of the Alps and the Black Forest.
By car, you can also reach Freiburg in less than an hour, where you can visit sights such as the Freiburg Cathedral or the city’s museums. In addition, there is an extensive entertainment program in the city throughout the year, so travelers can enjoy concerts or shows here during their stay in Feldberg, for example. If you want to relax in between, you can do so through various wellness offers in local hotels, saunas or spas.
