Black Forest Lines Scenic Train
The Black Forest Railway passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. Think pine forests, rock faces and Hanzel and Gretel-style villages.
The Black Forest train is fully included in your Eurail Pass.
From Offenburg to Hornberg, the train takes you through grassy fields and past small villages. After that, deep green pines cover the landscape until you reach the shores of Lake Constance (Konstanz).
The Black Forest line operates on the following route:
- Offenburg – Konstanz
- Air conditioning
- Disabled facilities
- Shower/WC
- Snack trolley
Conditions for Eurail Pass holders
Eurail Passes valid for Germany are valid on all Black Forest lines.
Special features
From today’s modern trains you view stunning scenery of the genuine Black Forest, shortly interrupted by the many tunnels on this spectacular rail route. Make a pitstop at Donaueschingen to taste the local cuisine and visit the birthplace of the Danube, one of Europe’s longest and mightiest rivers.
From the vivid and charming city of Freiburg it is only a one-hour train ride through the impressive Höllental (“Hell Valley”) to the Lakes of Titisee or Schluchsee surrounded by dense and calm forests.