A world of
movement at Brenners
Whether you're jogging along the scenic Lichtentaler Allee, hiking through the Black Forest, or enjoying a refreshing swim in our Roman-style pool—our sports offerings are designed to energize body and mind. From outdoor adventures to wellness-focused activities, every experience is an invitation to stay active and feel your best.
Running in the Black-Forest
Whether at a walking or jogging pace, the famous Lichtentaler Allee does wonders for your heart and soul. The basic route begins at Brenners and takes you along the Lichtentaler Allee, past the Gonneranlage rose garden and the dahlia garden to the Klosterwiese meadow. The magnificent mature trees and the many decorative bridges over the romantic River Oos will charm and delight.
Bike Tours
20 km I 1.5 to 2 hours I easy
Flatlander
This leisurely bicycle outing begins on Baden-Baden’s famous Lichtentaler Allee and follows the River Oos downstream, past Museum Frieder Burda, Kunsthalle art gallery, LA8 arts centre and the theatre in Goetheplatz. The route leads to Haueneberstein village and then Schloss Favorite, the baroque-styled summer residence of Margravine Sibylla Augusta, built in 1710.
20 km I 2 to 3 hours I medium
Over hill and dale
On this tour you will climb 450m and visit the finest vantage points of the northern Black Forest. From Lichtentaler Allee, the route follows Gunzenbach valley to Leisbergstraße. Across the main B500, a picturesque forest trail leads to Geroldsau waterfalls. Continue to the Bütthof woodland inn, and finally along Grobbach brook to Übelsbach valley, Geroldsau and the 13th-century Lichtenthal Abbey.
40 km I 4.5 hours I hard
The 'Torture' Trail
This tour takes you up picturesque 1000m peaks. Start along Lichtentaler Allee to the Brahmsplatz and climb the Haimbach valley, past the Schafberg estate, onto the Müllenbildweg trail to the mountain pass between Baden-Baden and Gernsbach. Then up to the Harzbrunnen mountain spring and the region’s highest mountain, the Badener Höhe, with wonderful views over the Rhine Valley and distant Strasbourg. Choose from two options for the return leg.
Golf
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa welcomes you as a beautiful oasis in the green heart of the picturesque golf region Baden-Alsace and offers the ideal starting point for golf enthusiasts. As a hotel partner, our Brenners playing rights for Golfclub Baden-Baden as well as for Golfclub International Soufflenheim Baden-Baden are at your disposal for an exclusive golf pleasure. At your side our golf concierge, who will support you in planning your golf activities.
Hike Tours
4.5 km I 1.5 hours I easy
Battert nature conservation
Relax with wonderful views and fresh Black Forest air. This tour begins at the ruins of Baden-Baden’s famous Hohenbaden Castle, also known as the Old Castle, and will lead you around the Battert outcrop, a nature conservation area and one that is popular with rock climbers. The tour will take you via the upper path, the ‚Oberer Felsenweg‘, to three vantage points where breathtaking panoramic views will unfold before your eyes. Once the ‚Untere Batterthütte‘ mountain hut has been reached, it’s time to head back along the lower path from which you will be able to catch a glimpse of the impressive rock turrets that tower up to 50 metres high.
8 km I 2.5 hours I medium
Panorama trail
The Panorama trail provides wonderful views of Baden-Baden and its surroundings as it guides you through idyllic valleys with babbling brooks, picturesque orchards and shady woodlands. This tour begins at the funicular railway station at the foot of the Merkur mountain. Taking a detour to its 668-metre summit is worthwhile in order to admire the views of the Oos and Murg valleys, the heights of the northern Black Forest and the sprawling Rhine valley. The first stage of the walk is a light ascent to a woodland glade where you can briefly relax in the sun or cool off in the Kneipp therapeutic pools. After passing a wild game enclosure you will arrive at the cosy ‚Eckberg‘ wine tavern. Continuing along a tarmac lane, you will then come to a chapel, the ‚Marienkapelle‘, with views of the Lichtental vineyards before heading back alongside the rows of vines to the ‚Pfrimmersbach‘ valley. The gurgling sound of the ‚Müllenbach‘ brook signals the proximity of the ‚Forellenhof Hotel‘ with its trout farm, the final destination.
16 km I 4 hours I hard
Magnificent views
This tour will take you to the region’s most picturesque peaks towering up to 1.000 metres above sea level. The start is a ride through the scenic parkland of the Lichtentaler Allee to the Brahmsplatz square. From here on its Black Forest country! Climbing along the Haimbach valley up to the ‚Nachtigall‘, the mountain pass between Baden-Baden and Gernsbach, which featured on the route of the 2006 Tour de France. After a short stop, it’s up to the idyllically set 800-metre-high ‚Harzbrunnen‘ mountain spring. From here you will begin your ascent of the region’s highest mountain, the ‚Badener Höhe‘ where wonderful views can be enjoyed. There are two options for the return leg of the tour: either you pass the ‚Mittelfeldhütte‘hut into the ‚Harzbach‘ valley and through Geroldsau, or you can cross to the ‚Bühlerhöhe‘ peak and return to Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa via the ‚Zimmerplatz‘ crossing and the ‚Gunzenbach‘ valley.
Climbing
Experience the thrill of climbing in Baden-Baden with two exciting outdoor options. At the adventure park, climb from tree to tree at heights ranging from 3 to 14 metres across seven different courses, each offering varying levels of difficulty. The park features a water section, tree house, children’s ropeway, low ropes course, and a tree root climbing area—perfect for all ages. After a safety briefing, you'll be equipped with a harness and helmet, and securely guided by a steel rope throughout your climb.
For a more natural challenge, head to Battertfelsen, a popular climbing spot with breathtaking routes between 15 and 60 metres in length. Surrounded by stunning scenery, this location offers unforgettable experiences for both beginners and seasoned climbers.