{"id":13868,"date":"2025-04-13T14:47:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T12:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/?p=13868"},"modified":"2026-03-02T23:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:12:14","slug":"bad-wildbad-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/bad-wildbad-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of 12 in April 2025: A perfect day in Bad Wildbad in the northern Black Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today is April 12, and the fantastic weather is tempting me to take a trip for 12 out of 12, which I had been planning for a long time. I've been to Bad Wildbad many times before, but never to the Pedestrian suspension bridge Wildline<\/a><\/strong> on the Sommerberg. I'll make up for that today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inspiration for your Black Forest tour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad Wildbad is a nice additional stop in the northern Black Forest. If you would like to combine several places in the region into a relaxed round trip, you can find my detailed 2-week itinerary here:
\ud83d\udc49 Road trip Black Forest & Lake Constance - 2 weeks route for connoisseurs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Black Forest treetop walk in Bad Wildbad: far-reaching views and enjoyment of nature on the Sommerberg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Sommerberg is Bad Wildbad's popular excursion destination for nature lovers, families and active vacationers. The striking wooden gate marks the start of an extensive leisure area with a treetop path, adventure trails, suspension bridge and wonderful hiking trails. If the parking spaces at the top are full, you can easily reach the Sommerberg with the Sommerbergbahn cable car or on foot through the forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I arrive at the parking lot on the Sommerberg at around 11 am. There are already a few cars here, but there are still plenty of spaces available. Yesterday was the last day of school before the Easter vacations and you can already see lots of families, some with handcarts or on bicycles, out and about exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a few meters I reach the entrance to the Treetop Walk,\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>where a queue has already formed. I've been here before and can recommend a visit to families in particular. The barrier-free path winds its way through the treetops for around 1.2 kilometers and offers numerous learning and adventure stations along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But I want to go to the Wildline today - before the crowds get bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Treetop walk observation tower: 360\u00b0 view over Bad Wildbad and the Black Forest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I follow the signs for \"H\u00e4ngebr\u00fccke\" and soon reach the Observation tower of the treetop walk<\/strong>. The 40-metre-high observation tower is the spectacular finale of the treetop walk. The path winds upwards in gentle spirals and rewards you with a breathtaking 360\u00b0 panoramic view of the northern Black Forest - on a clear day, you can even see as far as the Swabian Alb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fairytale trail \"The cold heart\": On the trail of a Black Forest legend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get to the suspension bridge, I follow the path for a while. Fairytale trail \"The cold heart\"<\/strong>. The adventure trail leads through mossy fir forests and interactively tells the Black Forest fairy tale of the same name by Wilhelm Hauff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wildline suspension bridge in Bad Wildbad: thrills at lofty heights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If I didn't take so many photos on the way, I would have barely walked 20 minutes from the parking lot to the suspension bridge. But now I've already wasted almost an hour - never mind! There is still relatively little going on on the Wildline. The 380-metre-long and 60-metre-high bridge is an experience for those with a head for heights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The view is magnificent! The Black Forest is at its best here: the view from the Wildline extends over endless treetops, hills and valleys. In this weather and with few visitors on the bridge, the panorama is a real nature experience - a little thrill included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee break at an Eiscaf\u00e9 at the River Enz: enjoyment with a view of the water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The way back to the parking lot takes me past the well-frequented Skih\u00fctte<\/strong> I decide to take my coffee break in the city. In the Parking garage Kurzentrum<\/strong> I find a place without any problems. The De Simone ice cream parlor is full, so I move on towards the city centre and end up at the Toscana Tre ice cream parlor<\/strong> directly on the River Enz. With an Oreo sundae and cappuccino, I enjoy the sun in an almost Mediterranean atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stroll through the town center of Bad Wildbad: enjoy the pedestrian zone and spa town flair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I stroll down Wilhelmstra\u00dfe, Bad Wildbad's shopping street, and take a look at the magnificent Bath hotel<\/strong> on the Kurplatz. Spa guests from all over Europe once stayed here - today it is part of the wellness hotel Mokni's Palais Hotel & SPA<\/a><\/strong> and combines stylish architecture with modern hotel culture in the heart of Bad Wildbad. The adjoining Palais Thermal<\/a><\/strong> is one of the most beautiful spa temples in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bad Wildbad town hall: the Art Nouveau charm of a former grand hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I cross K\u00f6nig-Karl-Stra\u00dfe to walk back to the spa gardens via Kuranlagenallee. From there, I notice a large Belle \u00c9poque building on the opposite side of the street - the town hall of Bad Wildbad. Opened as a hotel in 1914, it served as accommodation for discerning spa guests for decades. Today it is the seat of the town council - but the charm of times gone by has been preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today's town hall in Bad Wildbad was originally home to the \"Goldener L\u00f6we\" hotel, which opened in 1914. The Wildbad town council took over the building in 1922 when the builder Gro\u00dfmann was no longer able to maintain the business due to inflation.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Walk in the historic spa gardens of Bad Wildbad: an oasis of peace with nostalgic charm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The historic spa park in Bad Wildbad, which stretches picturesquely along the Gro\u00dfe Enz, is a place to take a deep breath, discover and enjoy. Between old trees, babbling fountains and impressive pavilions, I take a relaxed stroll along the Enz, enjoy the peace and quiet and admire one or two architectural gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its neo-Gothic architecture and pointed tower, the English church<\/strong> an unusual eye-catcher in the spa gardens. It was built in 1864 for English spa guests and is now a venue for concerts and cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A touch of the Orient in the Black Forest: the Moorish pavilion<\/strong> was built in 1875 from the remaining castings of a project by Wasseralfinger H\u00fcttenwerke for the Wilhelma in Stuttgart. With its filigree arches and oriental shapes, it is reminiscent of a time when exoticism and wanderlust characterized the zeitgeist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Roman fountains<\/strong> was built at the beginning of the 19th century by the W\u00fcrttemberg court architect Nikolaus Friedrich von Thouret. It is an elegant example of classicist fountain architecture and is reminiscent of the time when Bad Wildbad developed into a royal spa resort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now I just have to walk up the stairs next to the Trinkhalle between the music pavilion and the Kurtheater and I'm already back at the parking garage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Highlights Bad Wildbad<\/h2><\/div>
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