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.

Black Forest Lines scenic train route

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

Facilities and services

Air conditioning
Disabled facilities
Shower/WC
Snack trolley

Facilities may differ per train and route.

Additional information

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.