The Black Forest is named for its remarkably dense canopy, which causes it to be very dark at the floor level. Even so, it is one of the most beloved tourist destinations in Germany, noted for its old world villages and stunning natural beauty.
It’s also a very frequented ski spot, and has a famous spa town called Titisee-Neustadt. Consequently, it is well protected and regarded by Germans as a national treasure.
This is where cuckoo clocks come from, as well as countless tales of witches and werewolves. The forest borders France and Switzerland, and is part of the continental divide, with watersheds draining to the Atlantic and the Black Sea.