It looks so harmless from the valley when you look up. When you start riding it's anything but…read more Yes, you can brake the entire 2,9 km (1.8 miles); however, it will be boring and your entire family and all of your friends will be stuck behind you and call you a dud. I rode quite aggressively and the ride down was wild. I learned to break (because of the signs) before the curve and once in the curve let go and really get off on the G forces. On straightaways I let loose and allowed gravity to make it a wild ride. For adults the panoramic chairlift up as well as the total thrill down was well worth the 11 Euros. The line was long but I avoided it by going for a walk in the Black Forest (with unbelievably beautiful views at over 3,000 feet) and had a drink in the restaurant while watching the parasailers take off and glide over the mountain. I took my time and enjoyed as much as I could which made me literally the last sledge down the mountain for the day. In the end it's as exhilarating as you want to make it because you are in total control of the speed.

We were here during a backpacking trip when we were young, and it remains one of our best memories…read moreof that time. So, all these years later, it seemed natural to include a drive to the Todnauer Wasserfall, and at least a short hike in the area. Cool shade to/from the waterfall, with many lovely views of the surrounding hills and valleys.