Feldbergbahn

The Feldbergbahn cable car takes you to the top of Germany's highest Black Forest peak at 1,493 meters, where you'll find sweeping views across Baden-Württemberg and into Switzerland on clear days. The eight-minute ride up covers 950 vertical meters, delivering you to alpine terrain that feels more Swiss than German. In winter you'll access 14 ski runs plus snowshoe trails, while summer brings wildflower meadows and hiking paths that connect to the extensive Black Forest trail network.

The cable car runs every 15 minutes and carries 100 passengers in modern cabins with panoramic windows. At the top station you'll step into a different world: cooler temperatures, thinner air, and views that stretch to the Alps when visibility cooperates. The summit area includes an observation tower (additional 3 EUR), multiple hiking trail starts, and a restaurant serving traditional Black Forest cake. Weather changes fast up here, so you'll often watch clouds roll in below while standing in sunshine.

Most visitors underestimate how much colder it gets at the summit, even in summer bring a jacket. The restaurant charges tourist prices (cake slice 4.50 EUR, coffee 3.20 EUR), but the views justify the cost if you snag a window table. Skip the observation tower unless visibility is perfect, the cable car station's outdoor deck gives you 90% of the same views. Round trip tickets cost 16 EUR for adults, 10 EUR for children.