Holiday in Todtnau
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (hiking, toboggan run, MTB), December to March (skiing at Feldberg)
Budget/day
80-130 EUR: Black Forest hotel, toboggan run, Belchen cable car, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Freiburg 40 min, from Basel 45 min | Train to Todtnau (bus from Zell) | Feldberg 10 km
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What makes Todtnau special as a destination?
Todtnau is a traditional Black Forest town at the foot of the Feldberg and home to the Hasenhorn toboggan run, one of the most spectacular summer toboggan runs in Germany. The Todtnau Waterfall, at 97 meters, is one of the highest natural waterfalls in the Black Forest. Its location at 659 meters between Belchen and Feldberg makes Todtnau the perfect starting point for hikes and mountain biking tours in the High Black Forest.
What are the top highlights in Todtnau?
The top highlights in Todtnau include Hasenhorn-Rodelbahn, Todtnauer Wasserfall, Belchen-Seilbahn, Mountainbike-Trails.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Hasenhorn-Rodelbahn
2.9 km long year-round toboggan run with steep curves and jumps — pure adrenaline with a Black Forest panorama.
Todtnauer Wasserfall
97 meter high natural waterfall — one of the highest and most impressive in the entire Black Forest.
Belchen-Seilbahn
Cable car to the Belchen (1,414 m) — the lookout mountain with the best panorama in the Black Forest.
Mountainbike-Trails
Todtnau is a hotspot for mountain bikers — downhill trails from the Hasenhorn are among the best in Germany.
Hotels in Todtnau
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Todtnau?
The best time to visit Todtnau is May to October (hiking, toboggan run, MTB), December to March (skiing at Feldberg). Pleasantly cool, 18-24°C, ideal activity vacation weather In winter: Cold and snow-sure, -6 to 2°C, Feldberg ski area nearby
Recommended travel time
May to October (hiking, toboggan run, MTB), December to March (skiing at Feldberg)
Summer
Pleasantly cool, 18-24°C, ideal activity vacation weather
Winter
Cold and snow-sure, -6 to 2°C, Feldberg ski area nearby
How much does a holiday in Todtnau cost?
Budget travellers: 40-65 EUR: Guesthouse, hiking free, toboggan run 8 EUR/day, mid-range: 80-130 EUR: Black Forest hotel, toboggan run, Belchen cable car, restaurant/day, luxury: 180+ EUR: Wellness hotel, gourmet menu, e-mountain bike rental, spa/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-65 EUR: Guesthouse, hiking free, toboggan run 8 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130 EUR: Black Forest hotel, toboggan run, Belchen cable car, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180+ EUR: Wellness hotel, gourmet menu, e-mountain bike rental, spa
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Todtnau?
Car from Freiburg 40 min, from Basel 45 min | Train to Todtnau (bus from Zell) | Feldberg 10 km
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Todtnau?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Definitely ride the Hasenhorn toboggan run — 2.9 km of adrenaline with a view of the Black Forest.
Visit the Todtnau Waterfall after rainy days — it is particularly impressive then.
Climb the Belchen instead of the Feldberg — less crowded and better panorama.
Mountain bikers will find some of the best downhill trails in Germany in Todtnau.
What should you eat in Todtnau?
Typical specialities in Todtnau: Schwarzwälder Vesperplatte — ham, cheese, farmhouse bread, and cider on a wooden board, Rehragout mit Spätzle — tender game meat in dark sauce, a Black Forest specialty, Brägele mit Speck — crispy fried potatoes in Black Forest style, Heidelbeerpfannkuchen — with fresh wild blueberries from the High Black Forest.
These specialties you must try!
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