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Schluchsee epitomizes all the attractions of the Black
Forest for the British holidaymaker . . . green fields,
darkly-wooded hills, clear lakes and streams reflecting
blue summer skies, and charming little towns and
villages. Schluchsee is just such a town, on the shores
of the lake that bears the same name, the largest
stretch of water in the Black Forest. It is sheltered
from the north by ridges running down from the Feldberg,
the region’s highest peak, and has a mild and sunny
climate. The lake was discovered in the mid-19th century
by British anglers – who promptly got hooked by its
attractions! Now the lake (whose area was trebled in the
thirties by a hydro-electric scheme) is a mecca for
water-sports enthusiasts, its blue waters always dotted
by distant white sails.
Sailing, surfing and cruising on the lake; playing
tennis, miniature golf and open-air chess by its shores;
horse-riding and walking along 90 miles of marked paths
through forests, meadows and flower-filled alpine
pastures . . . these are among the attractions of
Schluchsee today.
Another equally lovely lake, the Titisee, is not far
away, and there are four delightful little villages to
explore around Schluchsee: Blasiwald, Faulenfürst,
Schönenbach and Fischbach. Concerts, ballroom and
country dancing and theatre performances are also held.
Schluchsee is an ideal touring centre and is the perfect
base for ramblers. In winter it is a paradise for alpine
and cross-country skiers. The town is also home to the
distinguished Khan-Leonhard Art School. |
