Bähnle cycle path – pleasure cycling in the Black Forest

The relatively flat bicycle or cycle path, on or next to the former route of the Lenzkircher Bähnles, is approx. 27 km long and is ideal for an easy day tour if you go there and back. You can start from Neustadt or from Bonndorf. We parked at Bonndorf Castle, where there are plenty of free parking spaces. You can probably also park in Neustadt or take the train. The former railway line was opened in 1907 and dismantled again after 70 years. Most of the train stations are still standing, but are now used as residential buildings. Only the Lenzkirch train station, which dates back to imperial times, no longer exists. The Kurhaus and a really beautiful spa park are now there, where you can take a break. An attraction is the Klausenbach Viaduct, near Lenzkirch, with a span of approx. 47 m, passable and at the same time the perfect photo opportunity.

The Bähnle cycle path is definitely worth it. Few points of contact with the busy roads. I only recorded the given section. Start and finish were Camping Bankenhof. From there, a quiet bike path leads to Neustadt train station. Shortly before Bonndorf I left the route again to return to the Bankenhof via Schluchsee. Total distance: 62 km.

Today, on the last day of the short vacation, it was a relaxation tour. The entire railway cycle path from Bonndorf to Neustadt was our highlight today. The Klausenbach Viaduct is a piece of history that you have to see once. In my opinion, cycling the cycle path the other way around, Neustadt-Bonndorf, is less intended for families. After Lenzkirch there are some hills that have to be overcome but it takes energy. Despite everything, the entire tour is a beautiful, great bike path.

The Bähnle cycle path would be different; it mostly runs alongside or right next to the old railway embankment. Much of the cycling takes place in the forest, so the view is limited. We've ridden on nicer cycle paths...