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Black Forest Castle Ride
Black Forest
Germany
The peaceful rural landscape surround the castle in Wuerttemberg offers endless opportunities for both exhilarating and relaxing trail rides across the high plateau of the "Obere Gaeu" with endless views towards the "Schwabish Alps", through the "Heckengaeu" and along the Nagold Valley, crossing over into the beautiful Black Forest of Germany. Enjoy long relaxed canters on the quality riding horses available, journey across the lush, green countryside of Germany along the way stopping for tasty lunches at traditional character inns and refreshing picnics about the trail side. Each night you will be accommodated in comfortable rooms at the regal castle manor and also spend 2 nights at Bresenfeld.
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Progressive Ride (no camping)
Center-based ride
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Meeting:
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Herrenberg
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Airport:
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Stuttgart/ Frankfurt
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Transfer:
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A transfer is available from Herrenberg train station or take a taxi on your own
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
Max
15 riders
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Trip Brochure (PDF) 
Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2013
Rates include:
Accommodation, meals, 5 riding days
| A | 2013 | 7 day Hacking Week, AP | 7d / 6n | €1035 | $1345 |
| B | 2013 | 6 day Black Forest Ride | 6d / 5n | €1045 | $1360 |
| C | 2013 | 5 day Hacking Getaway, AP | 5d / 4n | €650 | $845 |
Rates Note:
Single room: no extra charge if available.
Transfer and Other Options:
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2013
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Transfer from Herrenberg train station can be arranged
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Herrenberg is easily reachable by train from the Frankfurt airport (about 3 hours) or from Stuttgart (1 hour). A transfer is available on request from the Herrenberg train station- let us know your arrival time- or take a taxi on your own to the center (4 km). By car Herrenberg is very conveniently located. It is only 36 km from Stuttgart.
Tour Dates for 2013
Check here for details and availability
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| C |
2013
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03/28
- 04/01
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5d / 4n
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5 day Hacking Getaway, AP
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4
/15
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Expired
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| B |
2013
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04/14
- 04/19
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6d / 5n
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6 day Black Forest Ride
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4
/15
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Expired
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| B |
2013
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05/26
- 05/31
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6d / 5n
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6 day Black Forest Ride
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4
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Reserve
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| A |
2013
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09/08
- 09/14
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7d / 6n
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7 day Hacking Week, AP
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4
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Reserve
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| B |
2013
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10/13
- 10/18
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6d / 5n
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6 day Black Forest Ride
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4
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Reserve
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Additional trip dates are available with 2+ riders.
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Rates do not include:
Black Forest Ride: 2 dinners and 1 lunch.
Castle Hacking Week: All meals included.
Black Forest Weeks (progressive accommodation):
Sunday: Arrival in the afternoon, get settled in and take a look around the castle manor, dinner together and overnight at the castle.
Monday: Morning and afternoon trail rides along trails on and nearby the castle to get to know
your horses today first.
Tuesday: All day ride with a tasty picnic across the high plateau of the Gaeu or into
the "Schoenbuch"
Wednesday: Ride across the high trails of the Black Forest to Besenfeld, were we will stay for 2 nights. Your luggage will be transported by vehicle (dinner not
included tonight).
Thursday: A day ride along the old Wine Road at an altitude of approx 3,000 feet
with excellent views. The scenery here is very beautiful - true undisturbed nature that is untouched by civilization. For lunch we stop at the traditional "Green Hut"
where you can enjoy a full lunch a la carte (not included). Then we ride along
the trails back to Besenfeld (dinner not included).
Friday: Again we trot and canter along the pretty forest trails and through the
Black Forest all the way back to the castle accommodations.
Saturday: Departure after breakfast! Thanks for riding with us!
Hacking Weeks (based only out of the castle accommodation):
This week has a lot of flexibility for riders. You can
participate daily in morning and afternoon hacks (trail rides) and a couple all day rides into the pretty and peaceful
surroundings of the castle. All meals are included.
Sunday: Arrival in the afternoon, get settled in and take a look around the castle manor, dinner together and overnight at the castle.
Monday: Morning and afternoon trail rides along trails on and nearby the castle to get to know
your horses today first.
Tuesday: All day ride with a tasty picnic lunch across the high plateau of the Gaeu or into
the "Schoenbuch"
Wednesday: Morning and afternoon short hacks (2 hrs each only)
Thursday: All day ride with lunch at a "Gasthof".
Friday: Separate morning and afternoon rides across exploring more of the high plateau.
Saturday: Departure after breakfast! Thanks for riding with us!
Meeting:
Herrenberg
Airport:
Stuttgart/ Frankfurt
Train station:
Herrenberg
Transfer:
A transfer is available from Herrenberg train station or take a taxi on your own
Herrenberg is easily reachable by train from the Frankfurt airport (about 3 hours) or from Stuttgart (1 hour). A transfer is available on request from the Herrenberg train station- let us know your arrival time- or take a taxi on your own to the center (4 km). By car Herrenberg is very conveniently located. It is only 36 km from Stuttgart.
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Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Warmbloods, Irish Hunters
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Pace:
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Moderate with fast paced stretches, 4-5 hours
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
Gallop |
Jumps |
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Level:
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(3.5
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4
out of 5) Strong Intermediate
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Weight:
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Max
210
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
15 riders
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passports Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except: 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport Note Germany is a. more
The climate in this area of Germany is generally pleasant and comfortable during the riding season this trip runs. From May to mid-October it is perfect for horseback riding, with warm days and mild evenings.
Average summertime temperatures in the Black Forest normally range from upper 60s F to lower 70s F (approx. 18 C to 23 C). However they can drop lower as well and occasionally reach upper 70s F (approx. 26 C). Rains can occur anytime throughout the year, but in summer they are usually of short duration.
Some recommendations: English riding attire of breeches and boots is correct, and a hard hat is recommended. Be sure to bring sun protection, as well as a sweater or jacket for the evenings. Rain is possible anytime, so you will need rain gear suitable for riding (NOT a billowing poncho!). Dress at dinner at the castle is always casual, although you may wish to bring dressier attire for the larger cities if you are doing other touring before or after your ride. We suggest that you bring a belt pack for carrying your camera, sunscreen, etc. while riding, and some leather thongs for tying your rain gear to the saddle when not in use. Some of our riders like to bring along a "seat saver." Since many hotels in Europe do not provide soap in the rooms we suggest you bring your own!
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
| Visa (check with your consulate) |
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| RIDING GEAR |
| Comfortable riding breeches |
| High riding boots or short boots with half chaps |
| Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)- Some Helmets are available, however fit cannot be guaranteed. Best to bring your own. |
| Riding gloves |
| Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection |
| Rain coat/Wax jacket |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Jacket or sweater for cool evenings |
| Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts |
| Jeans |
| Shorts |
| Underwear and socks |
| Pyjamas |
| Light summer jacket |
| Comfortable shoes/sneakers |
| Swimsuit |
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| ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
| Personal Toiletries |
| Insect protection |
| Personal medications |
| Sore cream (for an emergency) |
| Sewing kit |
| Handkerchiefs |
| Adapter for electric appliances |
| Camera and enough extra film or batteries |
| Sun glasses with strap |
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Black Forest Ride: Castle and country inn (Bresenfeld) accommodations.
Castle Hacking Week & Hacking Getaway: All nights are at the castle.
When you stay in the castle, it is not one with turrets and towers as is the cliche, but rather a large and dignified rural manor house that is approximately 500 years old. It is surrounded by a (now dry) moat and lined with very old trees forming a part of the park which opens to the south and continues on to include the spacious riding arena. The castle in Wuerttemberg is situated on a ridge between the Schönbuch and the Black Forest. With its open and hilly terrain at almost 600 meters above sea-level, the region offers wonderful countryside for riding and walking trails. The view is superb and extends to the Swabian Alb to the south and the Black Forest to the west. This castle was once an agricultural manor house belonging to the Württemberg Royal Family. As the Summer residence of Franziska von Hohenheim, wife of Duke Carl-Eugen, it was vastly known far and wide 200 years ago! The impressive character of this place - designated as an authentic place of historical importance - has been retained nicely to the present day for you to enjoy and experience. You will be accommodated in the comfortable double occupancy rooms on the manor (you can have a single at no extra charge if it is available) and enjoy good home-cooking. The spacious rooms are all equipped with private baths.
Internet: There is no wireless internet in the rooms, but there are public areas where access is possible!
All meals at the castle are included in your tour price. Drinks will be on you! Please note that the main meal of the day is lunch while dinner is light. Meals in Bresenfeld are NOT included.
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
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Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Warmbloods, Irish Hunters
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Pace:
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Moderate with fast paced stretches, 4-5 hours
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
Gallop |
Jumps |
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Level:
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(3.5
to
4
out of 5) Strong Intermediate
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Weight:
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Max
210
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
15 riders
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Passports
Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
Germany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays not exceeding 90 days in a six-month period; stay begins when nationals enter any of the Schengen countries.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
2. Nationals of EU countries intending to stay for three months or more must register with the German authorities within seven days of arrival.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
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| Visa Required? |
| British |
No/2 |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No/2 |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Black Forest Castle Ride
Tour Code:
PG-SIA1
7 days /
6 nights
~$1,345.00
Dates :
March to Oct
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :
Riding Level Explained | A | Beginner
 | Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter. | | B | Novice
 | Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of
applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting
trots, and short canters. | | C | Intermediate
 | Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces
(including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly. |
| D | Strong Intermediate
 | Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. | | E | Advanced
 | All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country. |
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