On we walk with trusty waterproofs to keep us dry, we follow a route towards a forest path. Today though, the lake is less appealing. Set beside the backdrop of the lake and all the water activities that go with it, we can see why this area is such a popular destination. Now before I forget, the Thermal complex here does look incredible, but there’s no time to sample that today. Setting off from the Stellplatz, we find ourselves in the centre of town amongst a hub of souvenir type shops. The following morning, with the rain is still falling, we’re determined to walk around Lake Titisee. One last thing before we move on – making use of the very cheap fuel! Yes, at 1.02 Euro per litre, we jump at the chance to fill up the van. So, instead of some epic walking routes, we choose a simple path to stretch the legs before heading back to the campervan. Just as we decide to walk beside the lake, the grey clouds thicken and the rain begins. This town is one that is dominated by the lake, and with it comes a wealth of leisure activities. We find ourselves in the local tourist office, picking up maps and making use of some English translations. Although September does bring quieter times for touring, inevitably, the heat of Summer has long gone – Yes Germany can be intensely hot in peak season. As with France, the weather here in Germany has also declined. Most tend to have a dump/fresh filling area and a pay station to pay the fees. There’s another Motorhome Stellplatz on the edge of town, this time it’s shared with cars and although super functional, it’s lacking in picturesque appeal.Īs with most Motorhome parking in Germany, there’s a charge – expect to pay anything between around 10 and 15 Euro per night on average. With this in mind, we head off in the direction of Lake Schluchsee – the largest lake in The Black Forest, being 7.5km long. Lake Schluchsee – The Black Forest GermanyĪlthough it’s so tempting to stay somewhere when you find such a good place to park, on the other hand, we feel exploring more of the area is the best option. In Winter, the mountains here make way for ski season, whilst a Therme complex of luxury proportions looks super tempting. Here we park up, taking a lunch break before strolling through the countryside. Another Stellplatz has pride of place on a flat open space just outside the centre. We set off, stopping en-route in a little village called St.Blasien, set amongst rolling green hills in the Alb valley. Looking at the map, we decide to head for Titisee – a town we know we’ve been to before – we think! So, today is all about trying to discover the best of The Black Forest and as hard as we try, we just can’t remember much about it from our last trip. The service dump at Lorrach Stellplatz St.Blasien – The Black Forest Germany Now, all we want to do is find a place to stop for the night, and a town called Lorrach has a Stellplatz for 13 Euro a night – this will do nicely!Īs Nigel cooks up a treat in the Kitchen, I have time for a run round the adjacent park, returning to pasta and a full Stellplatz for the night. There’s not an official in sight, instead just steady streams of traffic and new road signs to get used to. Then, before we know it, the momentum has us crossing the border into Germany without any fanfare. For now though, the border with Germany is soon approaching and with it are busier roads and less options to stop. We must return another time, perhaps in Spring, when the flowers start to bud and the snow has melted. Yes – you know how France always seems so sleepy, but this is like a ghost town. Gone are the Summer walkers, hotels are closed and villages look even more deserted than the usual. Despite many ski areas, all seeming far less commercial than those in the Alps, everything here looks stuck between seasons. Continuing through the lovely Jura region, we’re passing rolling green hills, forested hillsides and remote farms.
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