CONVERGENCE SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2016

Travel
Breisach
Breisach is often called the gateway to the Black
Forest. It’s a popular place for cruise ships to dock
from which passengers can then visit the Black
Forest, local wine towns and France’s Alsace region.
It also holds the atmosphere of a medieval town
with its narrow, cobbled streets with many of the
homes sporting window boxes overflowing with
flowers. The town was a significant stronghold of
the Holy Roman Empire in the 16th century and it’s
still very well preserved.
Titisee Lake
The largest natural lake in the Black Forest, Titisee
stretches for some two kilometres and is a popular
resort destination, with plenty of outdoor activities.
Things to do include following the 8km trail around
the lake which on the east side, the trail follows the
water or on the west side, it goes up the Hochfirst
Mountain giving splendid views over the valley. But
perhaps you would like to get out on to the water
by taking a cruise on the lake, go windsurfing or
sailing or just rent a rowing boat and relax with
family or friends.
Take a hike!
Lastly, if you just want to enjoy the forest in all its glory,
take a hike! The three main long distance hiking trails
are the Westweg, a hiking trail in the western Black
Forest, the Mittelweg trail in the central Black Forest
and the Ostweg, a hiking trail in the eastern Black Forest.
The trails run from north to south but there are also 14
other long-distance trails in this region. As lateral or
high trails they make the mountain range accessible,
while as wine trails they open up the foothills. The east
of the region is served by the Gäurandweg trail. The
youngest trail in this group is the Schluchtensteig,
inaugurated in 2008 and running through gorges and
canyons in the southern Black Forest. The trail connects
seven deepest and most spectacular canyons with
wonderful panoramic views with its 118 kilometres.
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