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

About Todtnau

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.

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Top 4 highlights in Todtnau

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Hasenhorn-Rodelbahn

2.9 km long year-round toboggan run with steep curves and jumps — pure adrenaline with a Black Forest panorama.

2

Todtnauer Wasserfall

97 meter high natural waterfall — one of the highest and most impressive in the entire Black Forest.

3

Belchen-Seilbahn

Cable car to the Belchen (1,414 m) — the lookout mountain with the best panorama in the Black Forest.

4

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

Best time to travel for Todtnau

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?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

40-65 EUR: Guesthouse, hiking free, toboggan run 8 EUR

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

80-130 EUR: Black Forest hotel, toboggan run, Belchen cable car, restaurant

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

180+ EUR: Wellness hotel, gourmet menu, e-mountain bike rental, spa

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips 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.

Food & drink in Todtnau

These specialties you must try!

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
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