Vacation with a dog in our Black Forest hotel

Anyone who has a dog knows that it can sometimes be a little more difficult to find the right vacation apartment or hotel for you and your fluffy four-legged friend. At the Schlehdorn Hotel in the Black Forest, your four-legged friend is very welcome and the Black Forest also offers the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and entertaining vacation close to the forest, lake and mountains – all together with your dog! We have some of the most beautiful areas in the whole of Baden-Württemberg to explore and we look forward to showing you the Black Forest with all its hiking trails, lakes and endless forests. Fantastic views, dog-friendly accommodation and a vacation that you won’t soon forget – our house welcomes you and your furry friend!

Excursions with a dog in the Black Forest

The Black Forest is a wonderful destination for excursions with your exploratory pet. There are many beautiful places to discover with your dog and many interesting sights to visit together – a vacation that you can enjoy to the fullest awaits you in our picturesque accommodation in the middle of the Black Forest.

One of the best places for excursions with your dog in the Black Forest is the Feldberg. As the highest mountain in the region, Freiburg’s local mountain offers fantastic panoramic views and a number of hiking routes. Whether it’s a relaxed walk or a strenuous hike with lots of ascents and descents, the Feldberg is dog-friendly in any case – but be careful: dogs are not allowed to swim in the Feldsee lake. Instead, you can head up to the Feldberg and visit the Feldberg Tower viewing platform with your furry friend.

Whether you want to go hiking, cycling or swimming with your dog, the Schluchsee is waiting for you. It is one of the cleanest bathing lakes in Germany, boasts deep blue water and offers many water sports opportunities. The beautiful landscape, the quiet location and numerous bathing spots, also for dogs, are a big plus for the Schluchsee. The bathing opportunities are of course particularly worthwhile in summer, but the Schluchsee is absolutely worth seeing all year round. The famous Titisee is also well worth a visit, where you can buy souvenirs, walk around the lake with your four-legged friend or take a pedal boat out on the lake. The Titisee is also beautiful to look at in all four seasons and offers an extensive forest in the surrounding area and great hiking routes towards Hinterzarten.

Hiking vacation with a dog in the Black Forest

One thing is clear: the Black Forest is a wonderful destination for a vacation with a dog and is perfect for hiking vacations in particular. There are countless hiking trails through the beautiful landscape of the Black Forest that are just made for you and your fluffy friend. Here we have put together some of the best hiking routes in popular regions of the Black Forest for you:

West trail

The "Westweg" is a popular long-distance hiking trail that leads through the entire Black Forest. It is ideal for active dogs that like to run many kilometers.

Forest adventure trail

The "Walderlebnispfad" is a great hike for families with children and dogs. It is a mixture of educational trail and sensory trail about the forest ecosystem.

Gorge trail

The "Schluchtensteig" is a challenging hiking trail with near-natural paths and primeval forest-like ravine forests. It is one of Germany's best long-distance hiking trails.

Two lakes view

The "Zweiseenblick" offers you a view of Titisee and Schluchsee, a truly enjoyable hike for people and animals alike. This route leads through Altglashütten and offers the convenience of being able to start directly from the hotel.

Round trip

A great circular tour from Gfällmatte to Steinwasen Park takes you through dense forests and green meadows in the summer months from April to October.

Panoramic hike

And for all connoisseurs, the picturesque panoramic hike from St. Märgen to St. Peter (or vice versa) is a must. Passing idyllic meadows and forests, many picnic options and wonderful views of the landscape, the trail also leads into the pretty Black Forest villages where animals and people can regain their strength.

Frequently asked questions about vacationing with a dog

When on vacation with a dog, questions are sure to arise, and we will try to answer some of them here. If you have any further questions, we are here for you at any time and look forward to helping you.

Do I have to keep my dog on a lead outside?

It is best to follow the signs on site; many meadows and hiking trails offer the opportunity to let your dog run free, please observe the rules of the respective place. You must always keep your dog on a lead in nature reserves.

Can my dog swim in any lake in the Black Forest?

Different rules apply here too: dogs are not allowed to swim in the Feldsee on the Feldberg, whereas bathing is permitted in certain places in the Titisee, Schluchsee, Windgfällweiher and Mathisleweiher. Pay attention to the local signs.

Can I take my four-legged friend with me on public transport?

Your dog should always be kept on a lead on public transport in the region and travel with an extra ticket; this does not apply to guide dogs, of course. Check the local transport company websites to keep up to date with any changes.

What tips are there for hiking with a dog?

On the homepage of Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH(www.hochschwarzwald.de) you will find many tour suggestions that have been tried and tested and recommended by local dog lovers.