Black Forest: Self-Guided Hike, Ravenna Gorge
Overview
Our self-guided hike takes you down into a valley famous for its ancient mills that once made everything from rope to spoons. You will see how people thrived hundreds of years ago. You are in for a real treat!
Besides the classic, dark Black Forest gorge hike next to waterfalls, you get a lot of Black Forest history, a few touristy things, the oldest chapel in the Black Forest, the areas largest cuckoo clock.
After the hike you can spend some time in the town of Hinterzarten shopping or eating at one of the many places. Our app provides you with all the info you need to find your way around Hinterzarten.
How much time do I need? The Ravenna Gorge Hike itself is only 8 km long – but we have included lots of stops, therefore it can take half a day before you get back to the starting point – depending on your fitness level. If you are a fit person, calculate 3-4 hours round-trip. If you take breaks, have a picnic on the waterfalls or just want to take it easy, consider more time.
What's Included
- Languages: English
- Map and tour access offline
- IOS or Android app
- Self-guided walking tour
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Personal expenses
- Train ticket to get to meeting point
- Live tour guide
Meeting Location
79856 Hinterzarten
Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
A short train ride away from Freiburg you have the chance to hike famous Ravenna Gorge - a real Black Forest Experience. We provide you with all info you need to do this 8 km hike on your own This is a self-guided tour.
If you are a fit person, calculate 3-4 hours round-trip. If you take breaks or just want to take it easy, consider more time.
With our self-guided tour, it is easy to follow the hiking trail. Our app tracks your position, so you always know where you are and where to go next. Our tour has a lot of pictures and descriptions to provide you with all the background info on the sights you see while hiking.
You need to install our (IOS & Android) app prior to touring and then download the tour content onto your mobile phone. Everything you need is included in one download. There is content, images and maps.
This tour is available in English only.
Once you download the tour, everything is entirely contained on your device, you do not need a data plan. The tour will function without a cellular connection.
Important: Download our app any time after purchase. 24 hours before tour start, we will email you a password to unlock the tour content.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Languages: English.
- Map and tour access offline.
- iOS or Android app.
- Self-guided walking tour.
- Lunch.
- Private transportation.
- Personal expenses.
- train ticket to get to meeting point.
- Live tour guide.
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Black Forest: Self-Guided Hike, Ravenna Gorge is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Black Forest: Self-Guided Hike, Ravenna Gorge will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Languages: English
- Map and tour access offline
- IOS or Android app
- Self-guided walking tour
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Personal expenses
- Train ticket to get to meeting point
- Live tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
