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Schönwald im Schwarzwald is a small village in the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was here that the Cuckoo clock was invented in 1737 and the village, naturally, exploits this historic claim to fame.

View over the Schwarzenbach valley just on top of the Reinertonishof on a sunny winter day.

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Map of Schönwald im Schwarzwald

  • 1 Reinertonishof, Schwarzenbach 12. Local museum, building originally from 1619 and rebuilt in 2006 after a fire. Also offers pony rides, carriage rides and sleigh rides during winter.
  • 2 Blindensee. A raised bog lake situated in the middle of the forest brimming with rare plants.


During winter:

  • 1 Dobel Skilift, Franz-Schubert-Straße 3. Ski Lift used by locals and tourists a like. Beginner friendly and there is a ski rental close by.
  • 2 Rößle Skilift. The other ski lift in town. Beginners should be aware that the slope is rather steep.
  • Around the village there are dozens of kilometres of cross-country ski trails waiting to be explored.

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