A route through the Black Forest cannot really be boring. Every street, every road offers you a fantastic driving adventure or a gigantic view. You often do not know what to expect after the beautiful bend you see in front of you. The beautiful, varied environment and beautiful roads make me appreciate this route with 4 stars.

The route starts in Schonach im Schwarzwald, a place fairly central in the Black Forest. Via beautiful winding roads the route runs northwards, including the clattering waterfalls at All Saints' Day, the Mummelsee and the Schwarzwald Tallsperre.

In Singersbach, the route passes by the Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof. This is a beautiful spacious open-air museum with real old-fashioned farms from the Black Forest. Nice museum park with plenty of opportunity to eat and drink something. Very nice that a part is also used as a training company where workshops are given and explanations are given about farm life in earlier times.

The route winds further north, where you actually have to stop at the Alte Mühle in Oberharmersbach. The Alte Mühle exudes pure romance from the Black Forest. The fully functional mill gives an overview of the structure, technology and working method of a water powered mill.

We arrive at Oppenau through countless bends. From there just a little to the north, towards All Saints' Day. Here we find the Wasserfälle Allerheiligen. Really worth a visit. Stairs and platforms have been built along the waterfall, from which you have a beautiful view of the clattering water. During the hike also take a trip to the Studentenfelsen for a beautiful view over the valley.

At the top of the falls is the Klosterruine Allerheiligen. The All Saints Monastery was founded between 1191 and 1196. Many pilgrims have come to All Saints' Day since the late 13th century. The monastery flourished in the 18th century thanks to a nationally recognized high school located in it. After this school left, the buildings were empty and were auctioned for demolition in 1816. The remnants of the once important complex did not regain attention until the nearby waterfalls were opened around 1840 with ladders and stairs.
A visit to this ruin is easy to combine with a visit to the falls. You can park at RP8 (at the bottom near the falls) or RP9 (at the top near the ruin). You can also buy something to drink at the monastery.

After All Saints' Day, the B500 is reached after a few kilometers, or Schwarzwaldhochstrasse, a beautiful, wide, winding road that runs through the entire Black Forest. The Mummelsee is also located on this road. It lies at an altitude of 1,036m, has an area of 3.7 hectares, a circumference of 800 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters. Since the lake is located along Schwarzwaldhochstraße, it is one of the most visited lakes in Baden-Württemberg. Definitely stop at this beautiful lake. Don't forget to enjoy the view on the other side of the B500!

A few kilometers away, the route runs along the Schwarzenbach Talsperre. The Schwarzenbach Dam near Forbach in the Northern Black Forest is the impressive construction and was completed in 1926. The water is led via underground and aboveground pressure tunnels and pipes to the Rudolf Fettweis (EnBW) factory in Forbach for the generation of electricity.
Due to its idyllic location surrounded by mountains in the Black Forest, the lake is a popular destination in summer and winter. That, together with the impressive view from the dam over the valley or over the lake, makes a visit definitely worthwhile.

After about 220 kilometers, the route passes the ruin of Schenkenburg. The Schenkenburg was probably built between 1220 and 1250 by the descendants of the Schenken von Zell family, who also gave the village of the same name its name. They took care of their mining interests in the Wittichen area. Other castles owned by the family that also served to protect the mining area included Wittichenstein Castle and Schenkenzell Castle Stables.

In Sankt Georgen it is possible to visit the Technik Museum. There are young timers, old timers, old motorcycles and trucks, but also historical machines and motorcycles. Nice to look around!

Almost at the end, the route passes the Triberger waterfalls. With a fall height of 163 meters, these are among the highest in Germany. The water comes from the Gutach River and falls in seven different sections. A hiking trail has been set out along the Triberger waterfalls (2.5 km), which is also good for families. Along the way you will encounter various viewpoints to enjoy the water violence. There is also a climbing park at the falls and the Schwarzwald Museum is located here. In the city center of the pleasant Triberg you will find various souvenir shops and restaurants. The Triberg waterfalls have become one of the most popular trips in the Black Forest. From a hotel in Schonach, this is a great destination for a nice walk on a beautiful summer evening.

Have fun on this tour!