
easy
10 hours
Suitable for most travelers; involves short easy walks of 1–2 miles on paved or natural paths and some stair sections at waterfalls.
Drive from Zurich into the dark firs and glacial lakes of the Black Forest on a private, customizable day tour. Visit the Danube’s source, feel the spray at Triberg Waterfalls, stroll Titisee’s shore and stand on Feldberg’s summit in a single day.
Early morning in Zurich, the city still rinsing sleep from its glassy facades, and your driver-guide eases the Mercedes onto the highway toward the Black Forest. The road sheds suburbs and, within an hour, the world changes—dense firs darken the hills, fields slope toward granite outcrops, and the air begins to smell of pine and damp earth. This private day tour stitches together the region’s signature scenes: Donauquelle where the Danube begins, Germany’s highest waterfalls at Triberg, the glacial mirror of Titisee, and the windswept lookout on Feldberg.

This is a private tour with hotel and airport pickup—confirm exact lobby or arrivals meeting point and allow 15 minutes before departure.
Wooden walkways at Triberg and rocky paths on Feldberg can be slippery—sturdy, treaded shoes help prevent slips.
Many village shops and some cafés prefer euros for small purchases and souvenirs—keep some bills on hand.
Weather can change quickly between valley and mountain; a light waterproof layer and insulating mid-layer keep you comfortable.
The Black Forest supported woodcarving and clockmaking industries for centuries; Donauquelle at Donaueschingen marks a local pilgrimage to the Danube’s source.
The region balances tourism with protecting peat bogs and fragile moor habitats—stay on marked paths and avoid disturbing marshes.
Provides traction on wet wooden steps at Triberg and rocky paths on Feldberg.
Light waterproof outer layer and insulating mid-layer handle variable mountain weather.
Keeps you hydrated during walks and reduces single-use plastic.
Captures waterfalls, lakeshore reflections, and panoramic views from Feldberg.