Westweg-Etappe 09 (West): Kalte Herberge - Hinterzarten

At the famous Titisee, the Westweg splits into two main routes. While the western route heads for the Blue Basel via the Feldberg and Belchen, the eastern route runs south past the highest Black Forest mountain, crosses the Herzogenhorn and Blössling to head for the Swiss town on the Rhine knee via the geologically interesting Dinkelberg.

From the Kalten Herberge, the Westweg follows the eastern side of the B 500, initially above and later below the road. At Lachenhäusle, the view is lost in the deeply incised Simonswald valley. A few kilometers further on, the remains of a defensive fortification at the Türkenlouis-Schanze on the Hohle Graben (1,045m) can be clearly seen in the spruce forest.

With wonderful views to the south, the trail circles the Doldenbühl (1,098m) and now heads for the inconspicuous Weißtannenhöhe (1,190m) via the Fahrenhalde, which offers great views. Bernau lies below to the right, dominated by the Feldberg massif filling the horizon.The trail leads down to Oberaltenweg with its typical Black Forest farmhouses via Fürsatzhöhe and the quaint Berghäusle hiking lodge. With every step towards Titisee, the question of "how to continue" becomes more and more important for those who are still undecided.

Because at the Kurhaus in Titisee, the Westweg splits into two variants.

Western route: The western variant turns directly down to the lake, follows the shore to the west and climbs up to the Keßlerhöhe (1,017m) with beautiful views of the lake. From there, it is just a stone's throw to the tower of the famous Adlerschanze high above Hinterzarten, home of the successful "Black Forest Eagles". From Scheibenfelsen, a narrow path leads steeply downhill to Oberzarten.