> Hike a shorter version of the Schluchtensteig in 3 days
> Stay in cozy Gasthöfe along the way
> From Stühlingen to Fischbach-Schluchsee through gorges and woods
If you’re looking for a great weekend hike in the Black Forest, this one’s got your name on it. In just three days, you’ll walk the most exciting part of the Schluchtensteig trail — crossing narrow bridges, following forest paths, and winding through the wild Wutach Gorge. It's dramatic, beautiful, and surprisingly peaceful.
This version is perfect if you don’t have a full week but still want a real hiking adventure. You’ll start in Stühlingen and finish in Fischbach near Schluchsee, covering around 40 kilometers in total. Along the way, you’ll stay at Gasthof Hotel Krone in Stühlingen and Hotel-Gasthof Hirschen in Blumberg. We book the places, you bring the hiking boots. Let’s go.
Stühlingen is a charming border town in the southern Black Forest, known for its half-timbered houses, scenic surroundings, and welcoming atmosphere. Nestled near the German-Swiss border, it’s the perfect place to explore local culture, enjoy regional cuisine, and prepare for your trek along the Schluchtensteig.
The Schluchtensteig begins in the quiet town of Stühlingen on the German-Swiss border. From the very first steps, the trail leads you out of the village and into open fields and forest tracks, with wide views across the Wutach Valley. The path climbs steadily, with a few steeper sections, but rewards you with a mix of rolling farmland, woodland, and the first hints of the gorges to come.
Along the way, you pass through Weizen and Grimmelshofen, cross streams over wooden bridges, and follow narrow forest paths where sure-footedness is needed. A highlight of the stage is the historic Lausheim-Blumegg Station, a charming reminder of the region’s railway history. As you get closer to Blumberg, small waterfalls, mossy cliffs, and rocky ravines give a taste of the wilder Black Forest landscapes ahead. After 18.6 kilometers and around 550 meters of climbing, you arrive in Blumberg, the perfect place to rest and prepare for the next stage.
Your journey comes to an end in Fischbach-Schluchsee. After days of winding gorges, quiet forest trails, and the charm of the Black Forest, it’s time to head home. The hike may be over, but the memories of this landscape will stay with you long after you’ve left the lakes and valleys behind.
