Trekking The Westweg

Cicerone Press 2016. Guidebook to the Westweg (Westway), a 285km walk across Germany s Black Forest from Pforzheim to Basel. This classic route, which includes Feldberg, Black Forest s highest peak, takes 13 to 14 days, each day stage ranging from 15 to 28km. Two variants are described, both well way-marked and suitable for those new to long distance walking. Seasons The Westweg is a Höhenweg, or high route , so it is best to walk this trail during the main hiking season between April and the end of October. Centres The Westweg starts in Pforzheim or in Basel, but it is possible to do half the route and start in Hausach Difficulty A medium-sized mountain range, the Black Forest s highest peaks are just under 1500m. The terrain is easy, although some of the ascents are steep. Anyone with a good level of endurance and some hill walking experience would be able to enjoy this long distance trail. Must See ​Feldberg - highest mountain in the Black Forest; Belchen - sacred mountain of the Celts; the source of the Danube; Lake Titisee; Herrenwieser See; Burg Rötteln castle; Sausenburg; Wolsfsschlucht gorge;the vineyards and orchards of the Markgräflerland; Kaltenbronn nature reserve; Mummelsee; Murgtal; Black Forest National Park; Ruhestein; Dachsberg; Herzogenhorn; Hochblauen