Family ride through the Upper Wiesental – pleasure cycling in the Black Forest

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Family ride through the Upper Wiesental – pleasure cycling in the Black Forest

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Family ride through the Upper Wiesental – pleasure cycling in the Black Forest

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7.90km

90m

Cycling

A wonderfully varied bike tour awaits you, leading you along the historic route of the "Todtnauerli" narrow-gauge railway. Where the train once steamed between Todtnau and Zell between 1889 and 1967, you can now enjoy a leisurely ride on the flat, former railway line through the picturesque Wiesental valley.

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by Hochschwarzwald

Last updated: March 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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4.38 km

Todtnauerli Railway Trail

Highlight • Trail

A true highlight in the Wiesental valley: Cycling along the former railway embankment of the legendary "Todtnauerli" is wonderfully relaxing. The gentle slope of the route and the passages through …

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5.38 km

Waterfall in Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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If you cycle through the upper Wiesental following in the footsteps of the “Todtnauerli”, you should definitely make a stop at the waterfall of the Wiese.

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6.34 km

Rest area with water treading facility Schlechtnau

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This rest area with water treading pool, drinking fountain and children's playground is located directly on the Wiesental cycle path.

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7.90 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

927 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

1.39 km

970 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

7°C

2°C

27 %

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Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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November 17, 2021

A wonderfully varied bike tour awaits you, leading you along the historic route of the "Todtnauerli" narrow-gauge railway. Where the train once steamed between Todtnau and Zell between 1889 and 1967, you can now enjoy a leisurely ride on the flat, former railway line through the picturesque Wiesental

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