Kletterführer Schwarzwald Süd

Overview

This is Panico’s comprehensive climbing guide to the Southern Black Forest, shaped around the region’s defining contrast: sunny, low-angled gneiss and granite walls rising above the Rhine Valley while snow can still linger on nearby summits. Expect plentiful moderate routes, sweeping views toward the Vosges, and a “plaisir” feel that rewards footwork and balance over brute strength.

Coverage and structure

The guide is organized by six subregions:

• Freiburg crags: Kostgfäll, Kandelfelsen, Scheibenfels (Zastler), Gfällfelsen, Harzlochfelsen, Altvogelbachfelsen
• Hochschwarzwald: Felsele, Adlerschanze, Todtnau crag
• Albtal: Erikafels, Wasserschlossfluh, Brückenfels
• Schlüchttal: Hagenbuchfels, Falkenstein, Vesperklotz, Spächtturm, Chrüzfelsenfluh, Tannholzwand, Allmuter Grat, Schwedenfels
• Triberg area: Windeckfelsen, Hornberger Platte, Teufelsfelsen, Schwenninger Hütte
• Schramberg area: Lauterbacher Felsen, Ruine Falkenstein, Mühlefels

Each sector begins with access info, orientation, sun/shade, wall height, base conditions, route counts by grade band, and GPS coordinates. Clear overview maps and detailed topos make navigation straightforward.

On-the-rock details

• Rock and style: grippy gneiss and coarse granite, from rasp-rough slabs to featured walls and cracks; generally vertical to slightly steep.
• Grades: a deep bench of quality in the 4–6 range, fewer options above 7—ideal for mileage and skill-building.
• Protection: mixed. Many routes are well-bolted with modern hardware, yet cams and nuts are useful, especially at Kandelfelsen and in classic lines; shared anchors are common.
• Seasonality: numerous west/south-facing walls (e.g., Kandel) stay friendly in cool seasons; higher crags can be damp after weather.
• Training value: selected multi-pitch lines at Gfäll (Rhodewand, “Studentenwegmassiv”) are well suited for learning stance management and alternating leads.

What stands out

Beyond the topos, the front matter is unusually strong: concise travel logistics, clear “how to use” guidance, regional history, geology, and a frank ethics chapter (“What not to do”). The guide carries Germany’s “naturverträglich Klettern” quality seal and includes a three-year Vertical-Life app code, extending the topos onto your phone. Public transport access is highlighted—useful in the Freiburg basin.

Verdict

A polished, field-tested guide that excels for moderate sport and mixed climbers seeking variety, good rock, and big-forest ambience. If your priorities are clear maps, reliable topos, and thoughtful conservation guidance—plus digital backup—this South Black Forest volume belongs in your pack.

Details

Weight

580g

Pages

360

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag