4 days in Black Forest Itinerary

Gengenbach is a town in the district of Ortenau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and a popular tourist destination on the western edge of the Black Forest with about 11,000 inhabitants. Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): make a trip to Historische Altstadt, then don't miss a visit to Gengenbach Town Hall, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Stadtkirche Sankt Marien. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at House of 1000 Clocks and then make a trip to Weltgrosste Kuckucksuhr.

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Frankfurt to Gengenbach is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. In November, plan for daily highs up to 50°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Heidelberg.

A vibrant university city, Heidelberg is nestled in the picturesque Neckar river valley.

On the 19th (Sat), take a stroll through Altstadt (Old Town), then step into the grandiose world of Schloss Heidelberg, and then contemplate the long history of Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge).

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Getting from Gengenbach to Heidelberg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 48°F in November, and nighttime lows around 39°F. You'll set off for home on the 20th (Sun).