Duration
3h 30m
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€€
Walking
Minimal walking
About 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.
Insider Tips
Take the first cable car of the day (8:30 AM) for the clearest views before afternoon clouds roll in from the valleys
Most visitors stick to the immediate summit area, but the blue trail heading east toward Seebuck offers better photo opportunities with fewer crowds
Buy your return ticket as an open return rather than timed, mountain weather changes quickly and you might want to descend earlier than planned
Getting There
Address
Dr.-Pilet-Spur 17, 79868 Feldberg (Schwarzwald), Germany
Neighborhood
Hinterzarten & Ravenna GorgeSkip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 3h 30m.
Feldbergbahn is in the Hinterzarten & Ravenna Gorge neighborhood of Titisee-Neustadt. The address is Dr.-Pilet-Spur 17, 79868 Feldberg (Schwarzwald), Germany. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
