Blumberg can be explored through a range of highlights: the Sauschwänzlebahn, which runs seasonally, trails and natural attractions, and a hike with regional tastings. If you choose the railway as a key part of your itinerary, it’s best to plan your day around its timetable. Other options include the DreiWelten cycle route, signposted Nordic walking trails and places such as the nature cinema on Buchberg. You can choose what to focus on—railway, exercise, views or local cuisine.
Sauschwänzlebahn and Blumberg-Zollhaus Station
During the main season, the Sauschwänzlebahn runs on weekends from the end of April to the end of October. From June to September, additional services run on Thursdays and Fridays. Check the current timetable before your trip so you can plan your visit around the seasonal operating days.
The name Sauschwänzlebahn refers to the spiral course of the “Große Stockhalde” loop tunnel: its shape resembles a curly little pig’s tail. Since 1992, a railway museum has been housed in the former goods shed at Blumberg-Zollhaus Station, complementing the railway experience. The signal box is open on operating days and is included in the fare. Check the railway operator’s latest service information and weather updates when planning your visit.
Walking and cycling routes
The Sauschwänzle Trail starts at Blumberg-Zollhaus Station. After crossing the B27, it follows the railway line on the left until it reaches the road crossing at Buchberg Tunnel. Three installations along the way share information about local heritage, traditions and how Black Forest ham is made. This route combines specific directions with insights into regional topics.
Cyclists can also include Blumberg in a longer ride: the second stage of the DreiWelten cycle route passes by the town. There are six interconnected, signposted Nordic walking trails, allowing you to put together your own training program. These options differ primarily in their focus: a railway trail, a cycling stage or several walking routes.
A forest path leads to the Schleifenbach Waterfalls, where the water plunges 20 metres over three cascades. The Wutachflühen offer a different landscape: towering steep-sided rock formations, ferns, moss-covered stones and gnarled roots. These natural features add a distinct landscape perspective to the range of trails.
Views and regional tasting stops
The nature cinema on Buchberg at Ottilienhöhe consists of wooden loungers and benches outdoors. In good weather, the view stretches all the way to the Alps. Weather conditions are key to the view, so take them into account when planning your visit.
Another option is the Schnapshäusle hike: the circular route is about 4.1 kilometres long and passes five tasting stops where you can sample regional schnapps and liqueurs. Check the booking details before your visit. Unlike the railway experiences, this option is defined by its circular route and tasting stops.
Explore the wider destination
The wider destination of Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis offers other excursion and travel-planning options. The Wutachtalbahn runs between Lauchringen and Hintschingen and serves Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis between Blumberg-Zollhaus and Riedöschingen. The Move fare applies to local buses and trains in the districts of Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Tuttlingen and Rottweil; check the current fare conditions before travelling.
Kirnbergsee is also located in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, in Bräunlingen-Unterbränd. A 2.5-kilometre circular trail leads around the oval lake and over the dam. Kirnbergsee is part of a flora-fauna-habitat area, and rare plants grow near the shore. These regional details offer an additional perspective if you want to look beyond Blumberg and explore Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis.
Discover more destinations: Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Königsfeld im Schwarzwald, Triberg im Schwarzwald, Vöhrenbach, Neukirch, Bräunlingen, Kappel, Unterkirnach.
Go to the wider travel guide: Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis.
