The first day of the year is always a bit quiet and nothing really happens. On 01.01.2025, the weather in southern Germany was excellent, so it wasn’t a bad idea to drive through the Black Forest from north to south alone if possible.
The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) in southwestern Germany is one of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes, famed for its dense forests, rolling mountains, charming villages, and a cultural heritage that has inspired legends and traditions for centuries. Located in the state of Baden-Württemberg and stretching roughly 160 kilometers from north to south, the Black Forest is bounded by the Rhine Valley to the west and south and rises to heights of over 1,400 meters. Its name comes from the thick canopy of fir and spruce trees that once made the region appear almost impenetrably dark when viewed from afar.
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