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The Heart of the Black Forest Evocative and enchanting, the Black Forest is full of surprises. From the lightness of the lush valleys to the dense pine woodland and rounded mountain range, this is a cycling adventure that navigates the vast network of routes weaving through the undulating landscape. You can bathe in sun-drenched lakes, visit Germany’s highest waterfall, go cuckoo for the clocks (and the gateaux!) and experience the famous local hospitality. Difficulty rating: !!! FREIBERG Wolfach Triberg Freudenstadt St. Märgen Schluchsee 11 DAY CYCLE TOUR ‘One Night Stops’ 7 Day Highlights will include: • Freudenstadt – attractive town centred around a vibrant and colourful main square • Open-air Vogtsbauernhof museum – depicts the architecture and lifestyle of the Black Forest through the ages • Triberg – a bustling town at the heart of the Black Forest (and centre of the cuckoo clock universe!) • Gutacher Waterfalls – the highest in Germany • Majestic monastery churches at Sankt Märgen and Sankt Peter • Excellent beaches and watersports at Schluchsee Day1: Arrival at Stuttgart airport. Transfer by minibus or taxi to our base hotel in Freudenstadt (meaning ‘joyful town’). Day 2: Freudenstadt. After breakfast, we personally equip you with your bicycle ensuring a perfect fit for everyone. You are then free to explore Freudenstadt and its surrounding countryside. Originally built in the 17th Century, Freudenstadt was a fine example of a renaissance town before being almost completely destroyed in the last war. The town was rapidly rebuilt and has become a showpiece of careful restoration, achieving a harmonious blend of old and new. The pretty market square is mainly pedestrianised with numerous pavement cafes. Freudenstadt lies amid dense pine forests on a high plateau at the centre of the northern Black Forest. Quiet lanes and tracks radiate through the delightful wooded hills, presenting a perfect introduction to cycling in the Black Forest. Day 3: Freudenstadt to Wolfach. After an initial climb, the remainder of the day is a gentle downhill run through the beautiful Wolfach valley. A quiet lane meanders between sunbathed meadows and cool shady forests, accompanied by the soft gurgling of the River Wolfach. A dozen or so idyllic hamlets are spread along the route, each with its own Gasthof offering unique hospitality. 22 miles (35km). Day 4: Wolfach. An attractive village, Wolfach lies at the confluence of the rivers Wolfach and Kinzig. The village is home to an excellent glass-blowing museum, where the history of this traditional craft is documented. Attached to the museum is a working Gläshütte, where skilled craftsmen demonstrate their trade. Another wellknown museum is located at the nearby village, Gutach. The Vogtsbauernhof features a collection of typical farmhouses from across the Black Forest which have been reassembled complete with their furnishings, implements and vehicles. A further excursion to Schiltach is also recommended. Six miles east of Wolfach along the Kinzig valley, Schiltach is an unspoilt village with tall timbered houses lining its narrow streets. During the summer, geraniums and petunias burst from every window box, painting the village in vivid colours. Day 5: Wolfach to Triberg. A truly beautiful ride on quiet country lanes and tracks through the heart of the Black Forest. Lunch will certainly be earned, as the first half of the day is spent gradually climbing the Kirnbach Valley. By mid-day, the gradient eases and the route hugs the contours, winding its way through forests and meadows populated by grazing cattle. This untamed grandeur will undoubtedly etch itself in your memory. 20 miles (32km). Day 6: Triberg. Triberg is at the centre of clock-making country. Here the Black Forest’s most famous symbol, the cuckoo 18 cycling & walking holidays Bookings 01568 780800 or visit www.bentstours.com for more information
clock, is produced. An excursion by bicycle passes the nearby villages, Schonach (home to the world’s largest working cuckoo clock) and Schönwald where an ancient, gnarled farmhouse stands unobtrusively by the roadside. Within walking distance of the town centre is the highest waterfall in Germany – a path leads up the falls, cascading a total of 160m in seven stages. Day 7: Triberg to Sankt Märgen. Another day to enjoy the enchanting scenery away from the main tourist routes. An initial climb from Triberg leads to a landscape of rolling hills, wooded peaks and lush pastured valleys. Charming farmhouses and inviting inns decorate the slopes. The halfway point is reached at Furtwangen, where an excellent clock museum celebrates the skills of generations of local craftsmen. 18 miles (29km). Day 8: Sankt Märgen. A picturesque holiday resort popular with walkers in summer and skiers in winter, Sankt Märgen boasts an idyllic location. To the west, the Black Forest Massif falls away precipitously to the Rhine Valley, while to the north, south and east are wooded peaks rippling into the distant horizon. The village profile is dominated by the imposing monastery church whose twin towers are visible for miles around. Interesting attractions nearby include St Peter, another village built around an ancient monastery and the Hexenlochmühle (meaning “Mill in the Witches’ Hole”), an old wooden saw mill. Day 9: Sankt Märgen to Schluchsee. A day of gentle undulations as the route traverses the high plateau of the upper Black Forest. The spectacular scenery is displayed at its best from the wonderful lanes and cycling tracks. A short detour at lunchtime leads to one of the region’s best-known resorts, Titisee – a pretty lake and village bearing the same name. The final leg meanders south to Schluchsee, passing the stunning Lake Windgfäll. 19 miles (30km). Day 10: Schluchsee. The largest lake in the Black Forest is popular with tourists but retains an unspoilt natural aura. With plenty of fine beaches and water warmed by the summer sun, this is a pleasant place for a dip. A cycling excursion to nearby Sankt Blasien is rewarding both for the splendid scenery en route and the magnificent monastery. Day 11: Today we say “Auf Wiedersehen”. We will transfer you direct from Schluchsee to Stuttgart airport by train or minibus and look forward to welcoming you back again next year. average maximum temp/ average sunshine per day 20ºC 7 hours 22ºC 24ºC 24ºC 8 hours Stuttgart 21ºC May June July Aug Sep 11 Day Tour (10 Nights, 5 hotels) Departure dates Prices June 26, 28 £1079 July 8, 10 £1079 8 hours 8 hours 6 hours Munich from just £859 per person 7 Day Tour One Night Stops (6 Nights, 5 hotels) Departure dates Prices June 28 £859 July 10 £859 Prices include flights from the UK and airport transfers. Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double room, departing on direct flights from Heathrow or Stansted Airport. Reductions Triple room: £5 per third person per night. Infants under 2 years: Sharing bed with parents FREE. Additional expenses (eg. Food and baby cots) to be paid direct to hoteliers. Children under 12 years: £10 off per night. Self drive or independent travel: £160 per person. Supplements Single room: £12 per person per night. Birmingham dep: £50 per person. Manchester dep: £65 per person. Edinburgh, Leeds, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Belfast, Cardiff & Jersey dep: £85 per person. Tandem: £7 per day. Electric Bicycle: £12 per day. Fly from an airport near you The rapidly evolving airline market in Europe has resulted in a vast array of flights from regional airports in the UK, to cities throughout Europe. We are very happy to arrange your flights with any airline from any airport in the UK, simply call us and we will research the best options for you. Where we are able to obtain flights at a price lower than the fare used to calculate our brochure prices, we shall be pleased to pass the saving on to you. Flight inclusive holidays As most airlines issue tickets and require payment shortly after the time of booking, the travel element of flight inclusive holidays will become payable 14 days after the date of our confirmation invoice. The amount and the due date will be itemised on our invoice. No Surcharges Guaranteed! What your holiday price includes • Return scheduled flight from UK to Stuttgart. • Return transfer between Stuttgart Airport and our base hotel (except self-drive and independent travel bookings). • Number of nights bed and breakfast accommodation as specified. • Use of our modern lightweight bicycles. • Transfer of luggage between hotels. • All train fares as specified in the itinerary. • All airport and local tourist taxes. • VAT. Extend your stay If you wish to add extra nights to your holiday, with perhaps a visit to Stuttgart, please call us for help and advice. ATOL protected The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 2867. Bookings 01568 780800 or visit www.bentstours.com for more information cycling & walking holidays 19
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