Black Forest, 8 To 9 Hours

Black Forest, 8 to 9 Hours, 8 to 9 hours, rated 4.9 across 45 traveller reviews.

Overview

This day trip runs from Strasbourg station into Germany's Black Forest and back in 8 to 9 hours, with three stops along the way: the waterfalls at Triberg, Lake Titisee, and the city of Freiburg im Breisgau. Abnoba Tours operates it with an 8-seater minibus and a driver-guide who speaks French, English and Spanish, and the group is capped at 8 travellers.

Each stop gets its own block of time, 2 hours at Triberg, 2 hours at the lake, and 3 hours in Freiburg, with free time built into every location. Triberg is the walking stop, on a trail that climbs toward falls the operator describes as the highest in Germany. Titisee is lakeside free time, and Freiburg is given over to its cathedral and historic centre.

The format suits visitors basing themselves in Strasbourg who want to see the region's emblematic sites in one day. Reviews describe the day as well paced, with free time at each stop appreciated by travellers. The trade-offs are real: a good deal of walking, an incline at the falls, and no wheelchair access.

What's Included

Included

Transport by 8 seater minibus
Driver-Guide speaking French, English and Spanish
Check-out and return from Strasbourg
Free time at each location

Not Included

Food and drink
All personal expenses
Personal insurance
Anything not mentioned under the heading "included"
Entrance fee - Entrance fees to Waterfall National Park (€9.00 per person)

Itinerary

Meet on Place de la GareGather at the drop-off point in front of the Mercure and Ibis Budget hotels: leaving the station through the main gate, cross the square and head left. Departure is at 08:30.
Drive into the Black ForestTravel by 8-seater minibus across the border into Germany, with the driver-guide accompanying the group for the whole day.
Triberg waterfalls, 2 hoursFree time to walk up to the falls. Entry to the waterfall park is not included in the tour price and costs €9.00 per person.
Lake Titisee, 2 hours2 hours at the lake with the stop itself carrying free admission. Any food or drink here is at each traveller's own expense.
Freiburg im Breisgau, 3 hours3 hours in the city to visit the cathedral and the historic centre, with admission free for the stop.
Return to StrasbourgThe minibus drops the group back at the same meeting point on Place de la Gare, with the full day running 8 to 9 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A handful of practical details, from the trail at the falls to what gets paid for separately, will shape how the day goes.

Shoes and water. Reviewers describe a good deal of walking, most of it easy, with the climb to the Triberg falls as the main incline. Comfortable shoes are the practical recommendation, and carrying water makes sense on a long day out.
Small group van. The tour takes a maximum of 8 travellers in an 8-seater minibus with a single driver-guide. That size keeps the day informal, and reviewers regularly praise the guide's knowledge of the region's history and traditions.
Meals on you. Food and drink are excluded, so lunch falls inside the free time at one of the stops. Reviewers mention eating by Lake Titisee and trying Black Forest cake, both paid out of pocket.
Budget the entry. The waterfall park entrance at Triberg sits outside the tour price at €9.00 per person. It is the only named entry fee among the exclusions, so factor it into the day's spending.
Weather matters. The operator lists good weather as a requirement for this departure. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, a different date or a full refund is offered under the cancellation terms.
Free time pacing. Free time is part of the package at all three stops. One reviewer said there is a lot to see in a day but it does not feel rushed, and another appreciated having free time at each stop.

Common issues. The listing is blunt about limits: the tour is not wheelchair accessible, it is not recommended for travellers unable to travel alone, and infants must sit on laps. The day involves a lot of walking, with the main incline on the trail to the Triberg falls. Costs beyond the tour price include all food and drink plus the €9.00 per person waterfall entrance. Departures also depend on a minimum number of travellers and decent weather; when either forces a cancellation, the operator offers a different date or experience, or a full refund.

Common Questions

Where does the tour meet, and when?

The meeting point is the drop-off zone on Place de la Gare in Strasbourg, in front of the Mercure and Ibis Budget hotels. Leaving the station by the main gate, cross the square and head left. Departure is at 08:30, and the day ends back at the same spot.

What does the price cover?

Transport by 8-seater minibus, a driver-guide speaking French, English and Spanish, the round trip from Strasbourg, and free time at each stop. Food, drink, personal expenses, personal insurance and the waterfall park entrance are not covered.

Are entrance fees and meals extra?

Yes. Meals and drinks are excluded, and the listing separately excludes the entrance to the waterfall national park at €9.00 per person. The itinerary itself lists the three stops with free admission.

Can children or people with limited mobility join?

Infants must sit on laps, and the listing says most travellers can participate. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers unable to travel alone. There is a lot of walking, including the incline up to the falls at Triberg.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that 24 hour window the amount paid is not refunded and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or low numbers, a different date or experience, or a full refund, is offered.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes and water, since reviewers describe plenty of walking through the day. Budget as well for lunch and the €9.00 per person waterfall entrance, neither of which is included.