Cycling Tours & Winter Sports – Active Adventures

Fresh-air fun all year round

In Todtnauberg, being active isn’t tied to the season. In summer, hop on a bike or head out on foot to explore the great outdoors. In winter, grab a sledge or hit the cross-country trails. Your sporty family holiday starts right at the hotel – with no long travel, no big effort.

Everything You need is right here: equipment, advice and the perfect starting point.

Child wearing a bike helmet standing in front of a bicycle.

Exploring the High Black Forest on two wheels

E-bike & bicycle rental right at the hotel

Whether You’re a family with kids, a leisure cyclist or an active rider – the Black Forest is yours to explore with ease on an e-bike or mountain bike. At Hotel Engel, You can rent e-bikes, child trailers and helmets – tailored to your day’s energy and your chosen route.

Bike Parks & Mountain Bike Courses

For sporty families & young trail fans

Around Todtnauberg, ambitious bikers and adventurous kids will find several well-developed bike parks – such as the Todtnau mountain trail or the areas around Feldberg. During the summer months, local partners offer courses for beginners and more advanced riders – perfect for families who love being active together.

With the Hochschwarzwald Card, many of these offers are discounted or even free – including lift or shuttle use in participating parks.

🧭 Type: Destination / Activity
👶 Child trailer friendly: No
📏 Duration: Depends on the course or trail
🚗 By car: approx. 3–30 min, depending on the park

Practice park: Longhorn Ride
Feldberg Sports - Kids Bike Camp
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Girl and boy sitting on a mini snowmobile in the snow.

Tobogganing fun in Todtnauberg

Gentle slopes, big smiles – perfect for families with kids

Todtnauberg offers several sledding spots – from easy hills for little ones to longer runs for those who like a bit more speed. Sledges are available free of charge at the hotel.

🧭 Type: Destination / Activity
👶 Pushchair-friendly: –
🦶 Barefoot-friendly: No
📏 Length: flexible
🚶 On foot: approx. 5–15 min depending on the slope
🚲 By bike: not recommended
🚗 By car: not necessary

Aerial view of a mountain village with ski slopes in the background.

Cross-country ski trails around Todtnauberg

Gliding silently through snowy forests

The trails in and around Todtnauberg take You across sunny high plateaus and through peaceful woodland stretches. Both classic and skating styles are possible. Entry points are easy to reach from the hotel.

🧭 Type: Destination / Trail access
👶 Pushchair-friendly: –
🦶 Barefoot-friendly: No
📏 Distance: from approx. 3 km
🚶 On foot: approx. 10–15 min
🚗 By car: depending on the trail, 5–10 min

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Man standing in front of the Hotel Engel sign with helmets, sledges and snowshoes, wearing shorts.

Winter off the beaten path – guided & family-friendly

Snowshoe tour with nature park guide Markus

Join Markus for a quiet trek through snowy landscapes – across clearings, along frozen streams or deep into the silent forest. Snowshoes are available at the hotel, and most tours start just around the corner.

🧭 Type: Guided tour
👶 Pushchair-friendly: No
🦶 Barefoot-friendly: No
📏 Duration: 1.5–3 hours
🚶 On foot: usually starts right at the hotel

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