The Ravenna Gorge is a steep and narrow side valley of the Höllental. The wild Ravenna stream, with its waterfalls and cascades, paves its way through the valley. The two biggest waterfalls are the Great Ravenna Fall (16 m) and the Little Ravenna Fall (6 m). You should wear sturdy footwear when hiking through the Ravenna Gorge. The green fir trees provide shade on hot summer days. Be careful when it rains, because the wooden footbridges and steps can become slippery.
The lower part of the gorge is spanned by the 37-metre-high Ravenna Bridge, the viaduct of the Höllental Railway. You will also find St. Oswald’s Chapel here (built 1148) and the “Hofgut Sternen” in which Marie Antoinette stayed in 1770 and Johann Wolfgang von...
Read moreReally unique atmosphere. The food is really good the drinks are warm and full of flavor. The only thing you need to know is you have to purchase your parking tickets and your entry tickets online and here is the website
https://www.hochschwarzwald.de/veranstaltungen-hochschwarzwald/weihnachtsmarkt-ravennaschlucht
Also, the entry is for two hour increments. And they also offer a shuttle from the major cities...
Read moreWe visited the annual Christmas Market and overall we really enjoyed it! The location was amazing! There was a wide range of food options and stalls. However, we felt the market had less traditional German Christmas items (Lebkuchen, wooden/straw ornaments). We would recommend purchasing parking or shuttle bus (even if you plan on doing the hike from Hinterzarten) in case of weather changes. We would definitely...
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