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The Schwarzwaldbob

The Schwarzwaldbob is a summer toboggan run and leisure park attraction in Gutach in Germany's Black Forest, opened in 2006.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

The Schwarzwaldbob is the branded summer toboggan run (Sommerrodelbahn) at the leisure park in Gutach, a village in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The attraction opened in 2006 and has since become a family-oriented outdoor recreation destination in the region. The park operates seasonally, with a summer season featuring the toboggan run and other attractions, and it markets itself as a pet-friendly leisure park where leashed dogs are welcome. The site is free to enter; visitors pay only for the individual attractions they use. Tickets can be purchased on site by cash, card, or mobile payment, or in advance through the park's online shop to avoid waiting times. The park also includes a restaurant with a published menu, including allergen and additive information. The Schwarzwaldbob is closely associated with the Sommerrodelbahn Gutach brand, which serves as the park's public-facing identity. The attraction celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of operation since its 2006 opening. It remains an active seasonal leisure attraction in the Black Forest, targeting families and tourists visiting the region.

History

The Schwarzwaldbob is the summer toboggan run at the leisure park in Gutach, a municipality in the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The attraction opened in 2006, according to the park's own anniversary announcement, which stated that the Sommerrodelbahn Gutach celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2026 and that it had been operating since its opening in 2006. From its opening, the site developed into a seasonal leisure park with multiple attractions. The park operates a summer season with published opening hours, and it offers free entry, charging visitors only for the attractions they use. Over time it added amenities such as an on-site restaurant with a published menu including allergen and additive information, and an online ticket shop that allows visitors to buy tickets in advance and avoid waiting times. The park markets itself as a pet-friendly leisure park, allowing visitors to bring dogs on a leash. It accepts payment on site by cash, card, or mobile phone. The Schwarzwaldbob name is used for the toboggan run itself, while the broader park is promoted under the Sommerrodelbahn Gutach name. By 2026 the attraction marked its 20th anniversary, confirming its continued operation as a family-oriented outdoor recreation destination in the Black Forest. The park continues to publish seasonal opening hours and news updates on its official website.

  • 2026

    The Sommerrodelbahn Gutach celebrates its 20th anniversary.

  • 2006

    The Schwarzwaldbob summer toboggan run opens in Gutach.

Products and positioning

Family-friendly, pet-friendly seasonal outdoor leisure attraction in the Black Forest; free entry with pay-per-attraction pricing.

  • The Schwarzwaldbob summer toboggan run

    The park's flagship summer toboggan run attraction.

  • On-site restaurant

    A restaurant with a published menu including allergen and additive information.

  • Online ticket shop

    Advance ticket purchase to avoid waiting times on the day of visit.

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