Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing on the Feldberg — Winter Without Skis
Winter on the Feldberg — even without skis
The Feldberg is the largest and one of the most snow-sure ski areas in the Black Forest. But not everyone comes to ski — and that is a good thing. Because winter up here has a quieter, almost meditative side: deeply snow-covered firs, cleared hiking trails and the silence that only fresh snow brings.
If you prefer to experience winter on foot rather than on the piste, the Feldberg is just right. We show you what possibilities there are away from the lifts.
Winter hiking on cleared trails
Around the Feldberg there are prepared winter hiking trails that are regularly cleared and rolled. They lead through snow-covered forests and across open heights with wide views — easy to walk with sturdy winter boots, no special equipment needed.
The loop over the Seebuck is popular; from it, on a clear day, you look across the snow-covered landscape all the way to the Alps. The ascent can also be shortened with the Feldbergbahn cable car if you want to save altitude.
Honestly: winter hiking is easily underestimated. Walking through snow is more strenuous than on firm ground — allow a little more time and take a warm drink with you.
Snowshoeing — away from the trails
Anyone who wants to delve deeper into the snow-covered forest rents snowshoes and follows one of the marked snowshoe trails. On the broad plates you barely sink in even in deep snow and reach places that would be inaccessible on foot.
An important safety note: stay on the designated routes. Parts of the Feldberg are nature reserves and wildlife refuge zones that may not be entered in winter — the animals need their peace in the cold season. For your first tour, a guided snowshoe walk with a local guide is recommended.
Tobogganing for the whole family
For families with children, tobogganing is part of winter. On several slopes around the Feldberg you can sledge safely — huge fun that needs no equipment other than a sledge. Which slope is currently suitable depends on the snow conditions; feel free to ask us on arrival.
What you should bring
- Warm, waterproof clothing in layers — on the mountain it is colder and windier than in the valley
- Sturdy winter boots with a good tread; on ice, crampons (shoe chains) are helpful
- Sunglasses and sunscreen — the winter sun on the snow is often underestimated
- A warm drink in a thermos flask
The perfect base for winter
After a tour through the snow there is hardly anything nicer than returning to the warm holiday apartment. Your own kitchen for a hot tea, room to warm up and dry your things, and the next morning you are out on the snow-covered trail before everyone else.
Stay with us
In our holiday apartments you stay right at the Feldberg — self check-in, a fully equipped kitchen, cosy and warm after a winter’s day. Dogs are welcome. Booked directly, you pay around 7% less than on Booking.com.