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They, in turn, were part of the Germanic tribe of Suebi, who subsequently gave their name to the historic state of Swabia. The Black Forest probably represented the border area of the Marcomanni ("border people") who were settled east of the Roman limes. In Roman times ( Late antiquity), it was given the name Silva Marciana ("Marcynian Forest", from the Germanic word marka = "border"). In ancient times, the Black Forest was known as Abnoba mons, after the Celtic deity, Abnoba.

7.4 Precision-engineering, clock and jewellery manufactureĪn unmarried Black Forest woman wearing a red Bollenhut, 1898.

7.3 Glass-making, charcoal-burning and potash-mining.

2.1.1 Work of the Institute of Applied Geography.

There are several ruined military fortifications dating back to the 17th century. Historically, the area was known for forestry and the mining of ore deposits, but tourism has now become the primary industry, accounting for around 300,000 jobs. Roughly oblong in shape, with a length of 160 kilometres (100 miles) and breadth of up to 50 km (30 mi), it has an area of about 6,009 km 2 (2,320 sq mi). Its highest peak is the Feldberg with an elevation of 1,493 metres (4,898 ft) above sea level. It is the source of the Danube and Neckar rivers. The Enz Valley S-Bahn from Pforzheim stops right in the middle of the spa park.The Black Forest ( German: Schwarzwald ( listen)) is a large forested mountain range in south-west Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, bounded by the Rhine valley to the west and south and close to the borders with France and Switzerland. Nevertheless, you can easily go there by train. Located off the main road from Pforzheim to Freudenstadt, Bad Wildbad nestles in the Enz valley. There are two paragliding launch sites at an altitude of 700m. Sommerberg is famous for hiking and biking in summer and skiing in winter. There is a bike park, a playground and picnic areas. The Sommerberg funicular railway takes you on top of Sommerberg with great views over Bad Wildbad and the black forest. It features the Moorish Hall, 12 thermal pools, sauna, roman steam bath and many more amenities.Īnother impressive building is the former König Karl Bad, today known as Haus des Gastes (house of the guest). It is not a bath, it is a wellness palace in oriental style. The Palais Thermal, formerly known as Graf-Eberhard-Bad, was built in 1847. Bad Wildbad combines international flair and rural cosyness.

Bad Wildbad (population 11,000) - This is not just another spa town in Germany.Discover everything about watches and jewellery in this 4000m² complex. Schmuckwelten is an unique interactive experience and shopping centre. Pforzheim (population 120,000) is the northern entrance to the black forest and well-known as Germany's gold and jewellery city.The Schwarzwald-Bäderstraße (black forest spa route) takes you on a 270 km circuit through lovely valleys, to historic villages, monasteries and elegant spas. From here the road goes downhill to its final destination Freudenstadt in the northern part of the central black forest. Kniebis is the only small village on the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, still at an elevation of 960m.These circuit lakes ( Karsee) are often called "the dark eyes of the black forest". After a 2km walk you reach the Wildsee lookout. Take the chair lift to the top of Ruhestein. Surrounded by rock face up to 120m of height, Wildsee really has a picturesque location. Another glacial lake along the route is the Wildsee.Walk around the lake, discover the lake in a pedalo, or relax on the hotel terrace with local food and drinks. No surprise that Mummelsee is a favourite destination, and quite a bit touristry on weekends. Lovely mermaids and nymphs are said to live in the lake, and there are many stories around of locals who met the ghostly figures. Mummelsee (1038m) is a legendary cirque lake on the southwestern slope of the Hornisgrinde.

Discover the unique moor landscape on a walk on the boardwalk. There is a lookout tower on top to enjoy stunning views. Hornisgrinde (1184m) is the highest mountain in the northern black forest.Nearby is the private Max Grundig Klinik that offers wellness, prevention and treatment of several medical conditions. It should be reopened in 2013 for the 100th birthday celebrations of the historic house. The luxury hotel is closed for thorough renovation from 2010 until the end of 2012.

Bühlerhöhe - The historic Schosshotel Bühlerhöhe is located on a spur with fantastic views.There are hardly towns of any size along the 60km drive. The winding road climbs to an elevation of 800m to 1000m and offers great views to the Rhine Valley. This is the oldest themed road, and probably the most beautiful, im Schwarzwald. It is a beautiful drive along the black forest ridge road from Baden Baden to Freudenstadt. Northern Black Forest - Schwarzwaldhochstraße