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    Der Schwarzwald im Südwesten Baden-Württembergs ist das höchste und größte zusammenhängende Mittelgebirge Deutschlands: Auf über 6.000 Quadratkilometern erstreckt er sich rund 150 Kilometer von Nord nach Süd, im Westen begrenzt von der…

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    Der Schwarzwald im Südwesten Baden-Württembergs ist das höchste und größte zusammenhängende Mittelgebirge Deutschlands: Auf über 6.000 Quadratkilometern erstreckt er sich rund 150 Kilometer von Nord nach Süd, im Westen begrenzt von der Oberrheinebene, im Süden vom Hochrhein. Höchster Gipfel ist der Feldberg mit 1.493 Metern. Seit 2014 schützt der Nationalpark Schwarzwald zwischen Baiersbronn und Baden-Baden gut 10.000 Hektar auf dem Hauptkamm des Nordschwarzwalds.Kein anderes deutsches Mittelgebirge zieht so viele Urlauber an. Du kombinierst hier lebendige Städte wie Freiburg und die Kurstadt Baden-Baden mit Wasserfällen, Seen wie dem Titisee und einer langen Tradition des Uhrmacherhandwerks, das zwischen Triberg und Titisee-Neustadt seine Anfänge nahm.
    Titisee

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    Titisee

    The Titisee in the Hochschwarzwald is about 1.07 square kilometers and lies at an elevation of roughly 840 meters. It was formed by the Feldberg Glacier, whose glacial moraines now form its shores.

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    Baden-Baden

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    Baden-Baden

    Baden-Baden liegt am Westrand des Nordschwarzwalds im Tal der Oos und zählt seit Juli 2021 als eine der elf "Great Spa Towns of Europe" zum UNESCO-Welterbe. Schon die Römer badeten am Florentinerberg, wo heute das Friedrichsbad steht, und im 19.

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    Freiburg im Breisgau

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    Freiburg im Breisgau

    Freiburg im Breisgau is situated on the Dreisam, at the western foothills of the Black Forest and on the edge of the Upper Rhine Plain, just a few kilometers from the French border.

    Freiburg has 236,000 residents (late 2023) and a compact old town, easily explored on foot. Five tram lines and numerous bus routes connect the districts; four trams meet at Bertoldsbrunnen, and nearly a third of journeys are cycled.

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    Triberg Waterfalls
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    Triberg Waterfalls

    Right in Triberg in the Black Forest, the Gutach river plunges a total of 163 meters down in two cascade groups: The upper falls feature three main stages, while the main fall has seven stages over approximately 230 meters in length.

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    Triberg Waterfalls

    Triberg Waterfalls

    Right in Triberg in the Black Forest, the Gutach river plunges a total of 163 meters down in two cascade groups: The upper falls feature three main stages, while the main fall has seven stages over approximately 230 meters in length. Well-maintained paths and two wooden bridges lead along the water, with five entrances distributed around the site.Around 500,000 people visit the falls each year. In the evenings, they are illuminated until 10 PM, and parts of them can also be explored in winter. A historical side note: In 1884, Triberg was home to Germany's first electric street lighting.
    Freiburg im Breisgau

    Freiburg im Breisgau

    Freiburg im Breisgau is situated on the Dreisam, at the western foothills of the Black Forest and on the edge of the Upper Rhine Plain, just a few kilometers from the French border. With an average annual temperature of 11.4 °C, it is one of Germany's warmest major cities, and the Albert-Ludwigs-University, founded in 1457, continues to shape its daily life.In the center stands the Minster with its 116-meter-high Gothic tower; surrounding it, you'll find the roughly one-square-kilometer Old Town with its Bächle, medieval city gates, and the market on Münsterplatz. The local mountain Schauinsland, standing at 1,284 meters, is even still part of the city area.
    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg is the largest city in Alsace and home to European institutions. Its landmark is the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame with its astronomical clock. The La Petite France district, with its half-timbered houses, alleys, and canals of the Ill, is part of the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988. From the Ponts Couverts and the rooftop terrace of the Barrage Vauban, you look out over the city and the Ill. The European Parliament and the Council of Europe are located in the European Quarter. It's less crowded in spring and autumn. You can enjoy Alsatian cuisine in traditional Winstubs.
    Alsace

    Alsace

    The Alsace region in eastern France, nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine, borders Germany. It blends French and German influences and is famed for its vineyards, half-timbered wine villages, cities like Strasbourg and Colmar, and a rich, eventful history.Also noteworthy are its hearty regional cuisine, white wines like Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and castles bordering the Vosges.
    Titisee

    Titisee

    The Titisee in the Hochschwarzwald is about 1.07 square kilometers and lies at an elevation of roughly 840 meters. It was formed by the Feldberg Glacier, whose glacial moraines now form its shores. It is fed by the Seebach stream, originating at Feldsee lake below the Feldberg; the water then exits the lake as the Gutach river.On its northern shore lies the spa town of Titisee, a district of Titisee-Neustadt. In summer, you can swim at the lido or on the sandbank, where water quality is regularly monitored during the bathing season.