Author's recommendation
The Café & Berg-Beizle 'Zum Kuckuck' at the waterfalls of Menzenschwand invites you to stay and relax in a cosy atmosphere.
Directions
The tour starts at the Menzenschwand Tourist Information Centre. Turn right onto the tarmac road and follow it to the old Catholic church. Turn left here and follow the Hinterdorfstrasse to the next crossroads, where you turn right uphill. At the end of the road you can put on your snowshoes and follow the path straight ahead. After about 100 metres turn left and you will see the Herzogenhorn. At 1415 metres, the Herzogenhorn is the second highest mountain in the Black Forest. At the next fork in the path, turn left slightly uphill and follow the red wooden posts to the next crossroads. Cross the bridge over the Alb and at the next junction turn left downhill to the Café & Berg-Beizle (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Above the inn, take the level path back into the village. Turn left at the crossroads and follow Hinterdorfstraße back to the starting point.
Equipment
Dress for the weather and good snowshoes are essential for walking.
More information
Snowshoe trails are specially signposted walking routes that take you away from cleared footpaths and cross-country ski trails through unspoilt winter landscapes. These trails are only accessible with snowshoes. You must be able to walk safely on uneven terrain!
