The Schwarzwaldbob, Summer toboggan run in Gutach, Germany
The Schwarzwaldbob is a summer toboggan run in Gutach, in the Black Forest region of Germany, where riders descend on individual sleds along a winding track through the trees. The track includes curves, small jumps, and tunnel sections, making for a varied descent from top to bottom.
The run was built as a modern take on alpine sledding, adapted for a fixed track that can operate outside of winter. Over time, the safety systems and track layout were updated to meet current standards for recreational facilities.
The run sits right next to the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, where old Black Forest farmhouses have been moved and rebuilt on site. Visitors often combine both stops in a single outing, moving between the old and the new within walking distance.
The run is generally open from spring through autumn, so visiting outside those months is not possible. A lift takes riders back to the top after each descent, so there is no need to walk uphill between runs.
The Schwarzwaldbob opened in 2006, the same year the Gutach valley gained this stainless-steel chute beside the Vogtsbauernhof. Its sleds run on a raised rail rather than a concrete trough, so the track stays usable after rain. Look for the lift cable that hauls empty sleds back up alongside riders.
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