The Black Forest – on your doorstep
Germany's largest low mountain range begins just beyond your hotel terrace. From Hotel Andante in Rust, the first Black Forest valleys are less than 30 minutes away.
Germany's largest low mountain range
Nature, stillness and
endless horizons
With more than 6,000 km², the Black Forest is Germany's largest low mountain range – a paradise for walkers, nature lovers, wine enthusiasts and cultural travellers. From Rust, the first picturesque valleys and viewpoints can be reached in under 30 minutes.
Combine your Europa-Park stay with a day trip into the Black Forest: roller coasters in the morning, waterfalls and forest air in the afternoon. Hotel Andante is ideally placed as a base for both worlds.
Day trips
Top attractions in the Black Forest
Gutach Black Forest Open-Air Museum
35 kmOne of Germany's largest open-air museums brings rural Black Forest life of centuries past to life – with original buildings and traditional craftspeople at work.
Triberg – Germany's highest waterfalls
55 kmThe Triberg Waterfalls plunge over 163 metres in seven cascades – a spectacular natural showpiece in the heart of the Black Forest.
Baden-Baden – thermal baths & old town
70 kmThe elegant spa town on the northern edge of the Black Forest enchants visitors with the world-famous Caracalla Therme, the Kurhaus and a magnificent Belle Époque town centre.
Schauinsland – Freiburg's local mountain
50 kmA cable car ride to 1,284 metres – on a clear day the Schauinsland offers panoramic views across the Black Forest, the Kaiserstuhl and as far as the Vosges.
Feldberg – the Black Forest's highest peak
70 kmAt 1,493 metres, the Feldberg is the highest mountain in the Black Forest. A ski area in winter and a base for mountain walks and nature in summer.
Schiltach – the prettiest old town
60 kmThe medieval half-timbered town of Schiltach is one of the best-preserved historic town centres in the entire Black Forest – a must for photographers.
Walking in the Black Forest
The Westweg –
a legend among long-distance trails
The Westweg runs from Baden-Baden all the way to Basel and is one of Germany's most famous long-distance walking trails. 285 kilometres through the entire Black Forest – from north to south, through valleys, over ridges and past remote farmsteads.
Day walkers will find rewarding stages around Oppenau, Ottenhöfen and the Kniebis – all easily reached from Hotel Andante in Rust. Our reception team is happy to advise on up-to-date walking maps and bus connections to the starting points.
285 km
total length
12–14
stages
from 30 min
drive from Rust
Practical tips
Getting to trailheads
Park at the hotel and explore everything comfortably by walkers' bus. The ORTENAU-Card hiker buses serve many trailheads.
Luggage storage
Leave heavy bags at reception. Walking rucksack instead of a suitcase – we'll take care of the rest.
Early breakfast on request
For early risers we offer breakfast before the regular time on request – perfect ahead of a long day on the trail.
Walking maps & recommendations
Our team knows the loveliest routes. We recommend up-to-date walking maps and insider tips for the region.
Seasons
The Black Forest in every season
Spring
Blossom & first walks
The Black Forest comes alive: fruit blossom, the first wildflowers in the meadows and pleasant temperatures make spring walks a special experience.
Summer
Swimming, cycling & indulgence
Bathing lakes, cycle routes and vineyards beckon. Alongside its walking trails, the Black Forest offers open-air pools, raft trips and authentic Black Forest gateau in summer.
Autumn
Riot of colour & grape harvest
When the woods glow gold, the grape harvest at the Kaiserstuhl draws every connoisseur. Autumn walks through colourful foliage are unforgettable.
Winter
Skiing, cross-country & Christmas markets
The Feldberg offers downhill slopes and cross-country loipe. The atmospheric Christmas markets in Gengenbach, Freiburg and Triberg cast their spell from November to December.
Your ideal base
From Hotel Andante
into the Black Forest
Free parking
Park directly at the hotel and set off relaxed on your day out.
Early breakfast
On request we serve breakfast before the regular start time for early risers.
Luggage storage
Travel light: leave your case at the hotel, grab your walking rucksack and you're off.
Ready for your day in the Black Forest?
Book now and
discover the Black Forest
Europa-Park on day one, a Black Forest excursion on day two – Hotel Andante is ideally placed for both. Early departure possible, 30 km to the first Black Forest valley.
Rust → Black Forest: 30 km · approx. 30 minutes' drive