Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald: Walk Among the Treetops

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Discover the Black Forest from a new perspective: an accessible treetop adventure with stunning views, interactive exhibits, and a thrilling slide.

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Experience the Black Forest from a unique perspective at the Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald (Treetop Walk Black Forest) in Bad Wildbad. This elevated walkway gently winds through the forest canopy, offering stunning views and interactive learning experiences for all ages and abilities.

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Peter-Liebig-Weg 16, Bad Wildbad, 75323, DE
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Monday 9:30 am-6 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am-6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am-6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am-10 pm
Friday 9:30 am-6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am-6 pm
Sunday 9:30 am-6 pm

Local tips

The Treetop Walk is open year-round, offering unique views in every season. Check the website for current opening hours, as they vary seasonally.
Purchase tickets online to avoid potential queues at the entrance.
Wheelchairs and walkers can be rented free of charge by making an appointment in advance.
Combine your visit with a ride on the Sommerbergbahn, a funicular railway that connects Bad Wildbad with the Sommerberg.
Explore the Adventure Forest Sommerberg, located next to the Treetop Walk, for additional family fun.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Karlsruhe or Pforzheim, take the S-Bahn (S6) to Bad Wildbad, Kurpark station. From the station, it's a short walk to the Sommerbergbahn. Take the Sommerbergbahn to the top. From the mountain station, follow signs to the Baumwipfelpfad, a short walk via Emmaweg. A single ride on the Sommerbergbahn costs €5.50 for adults, €3.50 for children (6-14 years).
Driving

From Pforzheim, follow the B294 to Bad Wildbad. In Bad Wildbad, follow the signs to Sommerberg. Paid parking is available at Peter-Liebig-Weg 12, 75323 Bad Wildbad. Parking fees are up to 2 hours: €3.00, up to 3 hours: €5.00, up to 4 hours: €6.00, maximum daily rate: €7.00. From the parking lot, it's a 5-10 minute walk to the Treetop Walk entrance. Limited free parking is available at the Bad Wildbad sports facilities, a 20-minute walk to the Sommerbergbahn.
Walking

From the center of Bad Wildbad, a 2-kilometer hiking trail called the “Zickzack-Weg” leads to the Sommerberg. The entrance is near the Vital Therme. Allow approximately one hour for the ascent. Follow signs for Sommerbergbahn or Baumwipfelpfad. Alternatively, take the Sommerbergbahn from Uhlandplatz 5, 75323 Bad Wildbad. A single ride on the Sommerbergbahn costs €5.50 for adults, €3.50 for children (6-14 years).

Discover more about Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald

The Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald, opened in 2014, provides an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Black Forest. Located in Bad Wildbad, this 1250-meter-long treetop walkway offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the forest from a fresh perspective, high among the treetops. The path winds its way through a mixed forest of beech, fir, and spruce trees, reaching heights of up to 20 meters above the forest floor. The walkway is designed to be accessible to all, featuring a maximum gradient of 6% and regular rest areas, making it suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and visitors of all ages and abilities. Along the path, interactive learning stations offer insights into the Black Forest ecosystem, its flora and fauna, and the importance of forest conservation. One of the highlights is the 40-meter-high observation tower, offering a spectacular 360-degree panorama of the Black Forest. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Stuttgart TV tower and the Swabian Alb. For thrill-seekers, a 55-meter tunnel slide spirals down from a 25-meter-high platform in the tower's center. The adjacent Adventure Forest Sommerberg offers an 8,000 square meter woodland playing paradise with 25 play and learning stations.