Given that there are over 30,000 km (18,000 miles) of hiking trails that traverse the region, the Black Forest is truly a great destination for nature lovers. Along with hiking, cycling is another way to tour the area. Most cities offer bike rental, allowing you to cycle your way through the scenic roadways that wind through the region. Mountain biking is also a big activity in the area and there are over 3,000 km of marked mountain bike pathways throughout the area.

The Black Forest is also a great destination for wintertime sports activities. Cross-country  and downhill skiing, tobogganing, and ice skating are just a few of the activities that can take up your days while traveling through the region.