Germany, Black Forest, Germany
Germany's original scenic highway rolls along a forested ridge with panoramic Alpine views.
Length
60 km
In miles
37.3 mi
Driving time
1 hr 53 min
Atlas rating
9.2 / 10
The run
Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt, following the B500. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Snow and ice common above 900 metres in winter
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 24 April 2026
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