Enjoy an active holiday with us in the Black Forest

Sonnenuntergang mit Schwarzwaldlandschaft

No matter what time of year, the Black Forest offers a variety of outdoor activities suitable for every taste. Our region is a paradise for all lovers of sports and nature, whether you want to experience it on foot, in the saddle, on skis, on the mountain or from the air.

Our hotel, the Köhlerei am See offers the perfect starting position for your sporty Black Forest active holiday. You can immerse yourself into the beautiful nature of the Black Forest right outside the doors of the Hotel Köhlerei am See and look forward to a variety of recreational opportunities during your vacation.

Take advantage of our co-operation with Feldberg Sports and benefit from a 10% discount on all mountain bike offers as a guest at Köhlerei am See Hotel.

  • E- MTB Tour Feldberg
    • every Friday at 10:30 am
    • Duration approx. 2.5 h
    • Meeting point Feldberg Sports
  • Private guiding and riding technique training
    for anyone and everyone

    • Starting point possible directly at the hotel
  • Kids Bike Camp
    • from 3 years
    • Meeting point Feldberg Sports
Mountainbiken und Fahrradfahren Wegweiser Gipfeltrail

Mountain biking and cycling

Not only on foot, but also by bike you can explore the beautiful surroundings of the Black Forest. There are a variety of bike tours of different lengths, which are also graded in difficulty, so there is the right route for everyone, whether experienced mountain biker or casual cyclist.

The Black Forest awaits you with a great variety of trails, landscapes and sporting challenges across 8500 km to discover and master. By the way, besides the riding trails, the region also offers large bike parks and smaller fun parks for lots of fun in the saddle.

Hiking and Nordic Walking

The Black Forest is a paradise for hiking and Nordic walking fans.

The Köhlerei am See offers the perfect starting point for your hiking vacation in the Black Forest. Discover our selected hiking routes for your active holiday here.

Wanderweg bei Schluchsee
Stand up Paddling am Windgfaellweiher

Be active on the water

The Feldberger Seenlandschaft offers many beautiful lakes with numerous sports opportunities during your vacation. For example, there are surfing and sailing schools and various pedal and rowing boat rentals at Schluchsee and Titisee. The beaches are also popular destinations for a swim. Fishing is allowed at some lakes with a valid fishing license and your guest card. You can get your guest card at the Hotel Köhlerei am See.

Directly in front of our house our guests will find the Windgfällweiher including a beautiful lawn for sunbathing and a public swimming area with SUP rental.

Climbing

Friends of climbing will find an ideal destination the southern Black Forest, because the surrounding area offers many interesting routes of varying difficulty, which invite you to climb.

The approved climbing rocks have been brought up to today’s usual protection standard by IG Klettern Südschwarzwald, the DAV Sektionen and some local climbing clubs. In addition, helpful information boards about climbing and nature conservation have been set up so that climbing in the southern Black Forest can be practiced in a nature-friendly manner.

Wanderurlaub im Schwarzwald
Wintersport im Schwarzwald

Winter sports

In the cold season, the Köhlerei am See offers the ideal accommodation for all snow enthusiasts. In the surrounding area there are many ski lifts, which are especially suitable for skiing beginners. However, the more experienced skier can also experience black runs or mogul slopes here. The lift association Feldberg entails nine villages with 41 ski lifts and more than 65 kilometers of slopes.

In addition to the ski slopes, the Feldberg also offers numerous cross-country trails for your cross-country skiing pleasure and opportunities for fantastic winter or snowshoe hikes through snow-covered forests or on sunny peaks with a view over the snow-covered nature.

If you like to watch the others doing sports with a hot drink in your hand, you can do this for example at the annual ski jumping. This spectacle is definitely worth a visit and takes place not only in winter, but also in summer.

Be active in the air

Have you always wanted to see the beautiful Black Forest from the air? Or are you already an enthusiastic flyer? During your active holiday at the Feldberg you can make these dreams come true or simply pursue your hobby. Whether gliding, paragliding, hot air ballooning or parachuting – these wishes can easily be fulfilled during your Black Forest holiday. Jump, fly or glide over the wonderful landscape of the Black Forest and enjoy the spectacle of nature from the air.

Paragliding im Schwarzwald
Motorradfahren im Schwarzwald

Motorcycling

For most motorcycle lovers, the winding roads in the High Black Forest with panoramic views are as dreamy as it gets. The high and panoramic roads lead through varied nature past rustic valleys, clear lakes and over sunny peaks.

Since many motorcycle enthusiasts are now drawn to the Black Forest in the summer, we ask that you drive considerately. The beautiful nature can be enjoyed much better at a lower speed anyway. You can look forward to a wonderful trip on your bike.