Rates Note:

Transfer Option:

Black Forest Weeks (progressive accommodation):
Sunday:  Arrival ion the afternoon, dinner and overnight at the castle.

Monday: Morning and afternoon trail ride along the nearby trails to get to know your horses.

Tuesday: All day ride with picnic across the high plateau of the Gaeu or into the "Schoenbuch"

Wednesday: Ride across the high trails of the Black Forest to Besenfeld, we you 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 viewscapes. The scenery is very beautiful - undisturbed nature - 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 endless trails back to Besenfeld (dinner not included).

Friday: Again we trot and canter along endless forest trails and through the Black Forest all the way back to the castle accommodations as on Day 1.

Saturday:  Departure after breakfast.

Hacking Weeks (based only out of the castle):
Specially designed for the riders interested in most flexibility. You can participate daily in morning and afternoon hacks (trail rides) into the forested surroundings of the castle. All meals are included.

Sunday:  Arrival ion the afternoon, dinner and overnight at the castle.

Monday: Morning and afternoon trail ride along the nearby trails to get to know your horses.

Tuesday: All day ride with picnic lunch across the high plateau.

Wednesday: Morning and afternoon short hacks (2 hrs each)

Thursday: All day ride with lunch at a "Gasthof".

Friday: Morning and afternoon rides across the high plateau..

Saturday:  Departure after breakfast.
 

The climate in this area of Germany is most pleasant.  From May to mid-October it is lovely, with warm days and mild evenings.  Rains can occur anytime throughout the year, but in summer they are usually of short duration. 

Some recommendations: English riding attire of breeches and high 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 in Europe, so you will need rain gear suitable for riding (NOT a poncho).  Dress at dinner is casual, although you may wish to bring a dress/jacket 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 raingear to the saddle when not in use if you plan to hack out.  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.

Black Forest Ride:  Castle and Country Inn accommodations
Castle Hacking Week:  All six nights are at the castle.

You will stay in the castle, not one with turrets and towers, but rather a large dignified rural manor approximately 500 years old. It is surrounded by a (now dry) moat and lined with old trees forming a part of the park which opens to the south and continues on to include our spacious riding arena. The castle in Wuertemberg is situated on a ridge beween the Schönbuch and the Black Forest. With its open hilly terrain at almost 600 meters above sea-level, the area offers wonderful countryside for riding and walking. 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 known far and wide 200 years ago. The historical character of the place - designated as a place of historical importance - with its big old half-timbered buildings has been retained to the present day.You will be accommodated in comfortable double rooms in the historic building and enjoy good home-cooking. The spacious rooms are equipped with private baths.
Internet: There isn't wireless LAN in each of the rooms, but there are public areas where access is possible.
All meals are included in your tour price. Drinks will be on you! Please note that the main meal  is lunch while a light dinner is served.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.