At Kirnberg Lake, a 2.5-kilometre circular trail runs around the oval lake and across the dam. The WasserWeltenSteig is on a different scale: this 109-kilometre cross-border premium hiking trail runs entirely through the region on the German side and leads from Germany’s highest waterfalls in Triberg to the Rhine Falls near Neuhausen. This brings together two water-related hiking experiences: a circuit around the lake and a long route between waterfall destinations.
Nature at Kirnberg Lake
Kirnberg Lake is located in Bräunlingen-Unterbränd and is part of a Flora-Fauna-Habitat area; rare plants grow near the shore. Alongside the oval body of water and the dam, the protected shoreline habitat also defines the area. The circuit links a specific route with this natural perspective: the lake is both the destination of a circular trail and part of a designated habitat. Those interested in the landscape and nature conservation will find two closely connected perspectives in the same place.
Waterfalls and other places to visit in Triberg
An admission ticket to Germany’s highest waterfalls also grants access to the Black Forest Museum, Triberg-Fantasy and Triberg-Land. This means that the visit includes not only the waterfall but also a museum and other attractions. For planning purposes, this is a different approach from following a trail: the ticket covers several destinations, while the circular trail itself is the main attraction at Kirnberg Lake. This lets you include a range of interests in nature, culture and other experiences in your travel plans.
Fasnet as a cultural and calendar tradition
In December 2014, Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet in the Schwarzwald-Baar District was added to Germany’s national UNESCO register of intangible cultural heritage. The carnival lasts six days, from Schmotziger Dunnschtig to Ash Wednesday. These details show two aspects of the tradition: its cultural significance and its place in the calendar. For visitors interested in regional customs, Fasnet therefore offers a distinct cultural focus alongside the district’s landscapes and hiking.
Transport and getting around
The Wutach Valley Railway runs between Lauchringen and Hintschingen and serves the Schwarzwald-Baar District between Blumberg-Zollhaus and Riedöschingen. The Move fare network offers another point of reference for local transport: it is valid on all local buses and trains in the districts of Schwarzwald-Baar, Tuttlingen and Rottweil. These are two different considerations for planning a journey: a specific rail route and a fare valid across three districts. As fare conditions can change, please check them before travelling.
Baden-WĂĽrttemberg as the wider setting
Across the wider travel destination of Baden-Württemberg, large contiguous forest areas such as the Black Forest, the Swabian Forest and the Odenwald shape the state. Around 40 percent of the state is forested. At 1,493 metres, the Feldberg in the southern Black Forest is the highest point in Baden-Württemberg. The state’s National Natural Landscapes include the Black Forest National Park, two biosphere reserves and seven nature parks. Baden-Württemberg offers hiking and cycling for active holidaymakers. The Danube also rises here, at Donaueschingen, where the Brigach and Breg rivers meet. This state-wide perspective adds further geographical context to the specific routes, natural features and cultural themes of the Schwarzwald-Baar District.
Discover more destinations: Bad Dürrheim, Bräunlingen, Furtwangen in the Black Forest, Hüfingen, Niedereschach, Sankt Georgen in the Black Forest, Schonach in the Black Forest, Schönwald in the Black Forest, Triberg in the Black Forest, Königsfeld in the Black Forest, Villingen-Schwenningen, Donaueschingen, Unterkirnach, Vöhrenbach, Kappel, Blumberg, Gütenbach, Neukirch, Gremmelsbach, Nußbach, Dauchingen, Brigachtal, Mönchweiler, Tuningen.
Go to the wider travel overview: Baden-WĂĽrttemberg.
