Blumberg in the Black Forest
Map: Blumberg in the Black Forest
Key Facts
- Location: 30 km south of Villingen-Schwenningen.
- Autobahn A 81 exit at Geisingen (No. 38)
- 540-920 m above sea level
- 10,000 inhabitants
- Districts: Achdorf, Epfenhofen, Fützen, Hondingen, Kommingen, Nordhalden-Neuhaus, Riedböhringen, Riedöschingen
Description
Blumberg is situated on the Baar plateau, near the Swiss border.
The Wutach Valley Railway - also known as the "Sauschwänzlebahn" (Pig's Tail Railway) due to its many loops and hairpin bends—is a major tourist attraction in Blumberg. It runs for 25 km from Blumberg to Weizen, featuring numerous tunnels and viaducts. Trips on historic steam trains are offered.