Region in the Black Forest
Holiday apartment in the Murg valley
The Murg valley climbs from Rastatt to Baiersbronn and narrows as it goes. This is the valley of the log drivers — timber from these slopes went down the Murg and the Rhine as far as Holland.
Worth knowing
- Forbach's covered wooden bridge of 1778 spans 37 m, among the largest in Europe
- The Murg valley railway has run since 1869, linking Rastatt with Freudenstadt
- Until the 19th century this was the centre of the timber rafting trade, reaching the Netherlands
- Several roads climb directly from Forbach onto the ridge road
Best for: A quiet valley base with quick access to the ridge.
Towns in this region
Each town has its own page with directions, surroundings and the apartments that fit.
Other travel dates
Same region, a different time of year — each page says what changes.
Our holiday apartments in the Black Forest
We let our own holiday apartments in Bad Wildbad and Baden-Baden — bookable directly, with instant confirmation. Elsewhere we handle management for owners.
Black Forest Retreat with Terrace and Parking
Bad Wildbad
Apartment · Bad Wildbad · ★5.0 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 private bathroom
Pure Wellness in the Black Forest with Pool and Sauna
Bad Wildbad
Apartment · Bad Wildbad · ★4.88 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1.5 private bathrooms
Time Out in the Black Forest with Balcony & Luxury Bathroom
Bad Wildbad
Apartment · Bad Wildbad · ★5.0 · 3 bedrooms · 5 beds · 1.5 private bathrooms
Common questions
- Is the Murg valley good for walking?
- Particularly, because the height difference is tangible: 200 m on the valley floor, 900 m on the ridge. If you would rather not climb, the Murgleiter path follows the river.
- Can you get here without a car?
- The Murg valley railway runs from Rastatt and Karlsruhe through to Freudenstadt and stops in every valley town. For the ridge you then need the bus or your legs.
- What is possible in winter?
- Little snow in the valley, reliable snow on the ridge road. The trails at Ruhestein and Mehliskopf are half an hour from the valley floor.