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Things to do in Schonach im Schwarzwald, Germany

Schonach im Schwarzwald is a city in the Schwarzwald-Baar district of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.


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Schonach im Schwarzwald is a city in the Schwarzwald-Baar district of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.


1. Rohrhardsberg

Rohrhardsberg, Black Forest, Germany
Rohrhardsberg, Black Forest, Germany

The Rohrhardsberg is a mountain in the Central Black Forest in southern Germany. At 1,152.1 meters above sea level, it is the northernmost summit of the elongated, north-south oriented Farnberg Plateau that has several high points over 1,150 meters. The mountain is situated near Elzach in the state of Baden-Württemberg.


2. Gutach

Gutach River, Black Forest, Germany
Gutach River, Black Forest, Germany

Gutach is a river of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It passes through Triberg im Schwarzwald and Gutach and flows into the Kinzig near Hausach. The Triberg Waterfalls are formed by the Gutach.


3. Cuckoo Clock Tower

Cuckoo Clock Tower, Black Forest, Germany
Cuckoo Clock Tower, Black Forest, Germany

This is the world’s largest cuckoo clock, a distinction it held since 1997. It has become the main draw of Germany’s Eble Uhren-Park. Local clockmakers Ewald and Ralf Eble showcased their mastery of the craft in the creation of this massive cuckoo clock. They followed century-old blueprints to build a clock using traditional Black Forest craftsmanship—but 60 times the size. The dimensions are impressive: The clockwork is 15 feet tall and weighs 6 tons. The cuckoo itself weighs 330 pounds, and the swinging pendulum is 26 feet long.


4. Skilift Winterberg

Skilift Winterberg
Skilift Winterberg

The double ski lift directly in town, with a towing length of 350 m each, is the ideal slope for families. There is also a toboggan slope right next to it. It is only a few steps to the extensive network of trails in the ski village. The Wittenbach ski stadium is also a good starting point for the cross-country trail network – there is a heated washroom, toilets and changing rooms available for winter sports enthusiasts.