Experiencing the Black Forest vertically is an absolute highlight for all climbers. Perfect starting points lead to beautiful via ferratas. Children love to scramble and overcome obstacles. The Black Forest also offers some great opportunities for the whole family to start climbing together.
Climbing in the great outdoors lets unimagined strength grow and when you look back with pride and enjoy the great view from the summit with your knees still trembling, big and small grow together in a very special way and become a committed team.
Diverse climbing in the southern Black Forest
The southern Black Forest is considered the most beautiful region because of its wild gorges and mountains up to 1500 meters high. Dense forests alternate with flowering meadows and fertile vineyards.
Kandelfelsen near St. Peter
The Kandel rock face near St. Peter is undoubtedly the most famous among avid climbers. Located on the western slope of the Kandel mountain , the rock is situated at an altitude of 1100 meters. Around eighty different routes are possible around the Kandel. The choice ranges from moderately difficult climbs to very strenuous approaches. The reward is a fantastic view over the Rhine Valley plain and towards the Vosges Mountains, with an almost alpine feel.
"Gfäll" near Oberried
The "Gfäll" near Oberried, close to Freiburg, is the largest and most popular climbing area in the southern Black Forest. Scattered along the western slope of the Hochfahrn mountain are cliffs reaching heights of up to 70 meters. More than 100 different routes offer varying levels of difficulty and lengths from 10 to 100 meters. Thanks to the excellent rock quality, all routes can be well protected. This makes it easy for beginners and families to find the right climb. The large rock formations are home to numerous animal and plant species.
With a wall height of 100 meters, the disk cliffs rise up from the Zastertal. However, you can only climb up to a height of 30 meters on the lower rocks. The rock faces are particularly suitable for demanding climbers because of the steeply sloping rock faces. 27 tours from 5 to 8 degrees are possible, the climber must also have a 60 meter long rope.
Climbing in the Schlüchtal
The deeply cut Schlüchtal has a grandiose rock landscape. The varied routes on the up to 100 meter high cliffs already have an alpine character.
Ecologically valuable and species-rich flora and fauna gather on the rocks and rubble heaps. 200 routes with 3 to 10 degrees and a climbing length of up to 60 meters are worthwhile climbing opportunities for pleasure climbers, families and also performance climbers.
Windbergfelsen near St. Blasien
The Windberg crag lies on a sunny south-facing slope above St. Blasien . Easy routes, convenient access, and large, flat areas make this climbing area particularly popular with beginners and families. Eighty routes, ranging in difficulty from 2 to 9 and in length from 5 to 30 meters, cater to all skill levels.
Altvogelbachfels near Badenweiler
The Altvogelbachfels near Badenweiler is situated in a shady location and is suitable for demanding climbers . It offers 60 routes ranging in difficulty from 5 to 8 degrees over a wall height of 10 to 25 meters.
Friction climbing in the Middle Black Forest
The special type of climbing is sloping and friction climbing. Round, poorly structured and sloping handles are characteristic of sloping. This type of climbing is often completely new and unfamiliar to beginners and beginners. The form of weathering in the Central Black Forest, wool sack weathering, causes this type of climbing.
It is known for the Teufelsfelsen (Devil's Rock) near Gremmelsbach . The rock, made of solid granite, offers over 40 well-protected climbing routes.
The climbing at Windeckfelsen in Hornberg is similar, with 22 routes and difficulty levels from 3 to 7, and somewhat easier at Falkenstein in Schramberg with 21 well-secured routes.
Nature experience in the northern Black Forest
An extraordinary rocky landscape awaits climbers in the Battert nature reserve near Baden-Baden . The rugged porphyry cliffs offer a challenge for both beginners and advanced climbers. These cliffs constitute the most important climbing area for sport climbers in the Black Forest. However, the scree field at Battert is a protected biotope and must not be entered. The Battert cliffs range in height from 15 to 55 meters. The picturesque rock formations offer a wealth of routes of varying difficulty. Most climbing takes place on the walls between the "Badener Wand" (Baden Wall) and the "Drei Halten" (Three Holds). The most difficult climb is "Der Block" (The Block), rated at grade 10.
Climbing techniques can be practiced on the jagged porphyry rocks on the various walls and cracks, roofs and chimneys. There are even places for children where they can try climbing.
Information and equipment are essential
In many regions there are nature conservation laws, seasonal rock closures and climbing rules as prerequisites for climbing. You should therefore obtain information from the municipal authorities or the tourist association before starting your climbing trip. The requirements for equipment with ropes and wedges are also very different depending on the area, as the safeguards in the climbing areas differ from each other.
In any case, good information will help you plan your trip for a perfect climbing holiday.
