Feldberg
Feldberg (Schwarzwald), Germany
The highest summit of the Black Forest, with open, grassy slopes and wide views towards the Alps on clear days. Marked trails and a cable car to the neighbouring Seebuck lead up, so bring a windproof layer even in summer.
At 1,493 m the Feldberg is the highest mountain in the Black Forest and the highest peak in Germany outside the Alps. A barrier-free summit circuit of about 5.8 km takes roughly 2.5 hours, leading from the Seebuck with the Bismarck Monument past the Feldberg Tower to the summit. The total climb is only about 80 m.
The Feldberg cable car takes you up to the Seebuck, and its cabins are step-free. The Feldberg Tower has an observation platform reached by lift. Toilets are at the multi-storey car park, in the Haus der Natur and at the cable car station. The mountain is open and exposed to the weather, so pack a windproof jacket even in summer. Allow half a day for the circuit including breaks; the long-distance views are best on clear days.
- Nearest town
- Feldberg (Schwarzwald), Germany
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.8742, 8.0042
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping HochschwarzwaldCampsite7 km from FeldbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping KirnermartesCampsite7 km from FeldbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Plätzchen an der SommerweideCampsite9 km from Feldberg · 4 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsNo dogs
- Campingplatz WeiherhofCampsite10 km from FeldbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping KirchzartenCampsite10 km from FeldbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping SchönauCampsite12 km from Feldberg · 30 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Feldberg?
Feldberg is in Feldberg (Schwarzwald), Germany, at GPS 47.8742, 8.0042. It is about 7 km from Todtnau.
Can you camp near Feldberg?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobil Stellplatz Keller Todtnau, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 67 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Feldberg?
Places worth a stop nearby: Titisee (12 km), Giant cuckoo clock (33 km), Triberg Waterfalls (33 km) and Basel Old Town and Münster (47 km).
When is the best time to visit Feldberg?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)