Triberg Black Forest hike: Waterfalls, cuckoo clocks

Walk through the Black Forest to waterfalls and hidden churches, stopping to taste local cake and ham

A 3-hour guided hike through Triberg and the surrounding Black Forest with a local guide in a small group of up to eight travelers. You walk a 2.1 km trail to Germany's highest accessible waterfall, learn the legend of Maria in der Tanne church, see the world's biggest cuckoo clock, and taste local delicacies including Black Forest cherry cake and Triberg spruce ham. The route adapts to your walking pace and interests, with rest breaks built in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and explore Triberg highlights

• Visit important history museum
• Hike 2.1 km to highest waterfall
• Take trail to hidden gem
• Learn legend of Maria in der Tanne church
• See world’s biggest cuckoo clock
• Shop for authentic cuckoo clocks

The experience

Triberg sits in the heart of the Black Forest, and this hike starts at a local history museum before heading into the forest itself. The 2.1 km trail climbs to the highest accessible waterfall in Germany, the main draw of the morning, and then branches off to quieter paths where the Maria in der Tanne church sits as a hidden gem. Your guide, a local who knows the area, will tell you the legend behind the church and adjust the stops based on what interests you most and how the group is moving.

Between the walking, you'll taste what the region is known for: Black Forest cherry cake and Triberg spruce ham, eaten during the rest breaks built into the 3-hour itinerary. The tour also passes through the cuckoo clock shops and museum (the world's biggest cuckoo clock is here), so you can see the full range of styles and sizes if you want to linger. Weather can shift what the group visits, and the guide will let you know how the day is shaping up as you go.

You'll be part of a small group of no more than eight people, which means the pace stays manageable and the guide can answer questions as they come up. The route works for anyone with moderate fitness. There are public transportation options nearby if you need them, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• A knowledgeable local guide who leads the group and personalizes the route to your interests.
• small group experience with up to eight travelers.
• rest breaks with tastings of Black Forest cherry cake and Triberg spruce ham.

Options for this experience

3 options

3-Hour English-Language Tour11:00 and 14:30Lasts 3 hours and is a small-group experience

3-Hour German-Language Tour11:00 and 14:30Lasts 3 hours and is a small-group experience

3-Hour Private TourGuide in English or German · 11:00 and 14:30Lasts 3 hours and is reserved only for you, with several language choices available

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose the English or German tour if you want a small group led by someone who knows Triberg and can adjust the pace to how everyone is walking. Book the private option if you're traveling with your own group and want the route shaped entirely around what you want to see.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How steep is the hike to Germany's highest accessible waterfall?

The trail to the waterfall is 2.1 km and climbs through forest, so it requires a moderate level of physical fitness. The guide builds in rest breaks during the 3-hour experience, and the pace adjusts to how the group is moving.

What is the legend behind Maria in der Tanne church?

Maria in der Tanne is a hidden gem in the forest where the guide shares the local legend during the hike. The church sits off the main trail, and the story is part of what makes the Black Forest's cultural history distinctive.

Is this tour private, or will I be hiking with other people?

The standard tour is a small group experience with up to eight travelers, so you'll hike with others who booked the same departure. A private tour option is also available if you prefer to book the experience for your group alone.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the hike?

Stops may vary depending on weather conditions, and the guide will adapt the route as the day unfolds. You'll know how the weather is affecting the itinerary as you go, and the guide makes decisions to keep the group safe and comfortable.

Are meals and drinks included in the tour price?

The tour includes tastings of local delicacies such as Black Forest cherry cake and Triberg spruce ham during rest breaks. Food, drinks and snacks beyond these tastings are not included, so you can bring your own or purchase additional items in town.