Mummelsee
Mummelsee is a small glacial lake high in the Black Forest, wrapped in local legend involving water spirits (the name derives from mummel, an old regional word tied to water nymph folklore popularized by a well-known 19th-century poem). Its actual appeal is straightforward: a scenic mountain lake along the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse (Black Forest High Road), a classic scenic driving route, with an easy walking loop around the water and a chairlift up to the Hornisgrinde, the highest peak in the northern Black Forest, for a broader panorama.
Given the distance from Stuttgart, it's most practical as part of a wider Black Forest day trip or drive along the High Road rather than a dedicated single-purpose visit.
Mummelsee FAQs
Local folklore involving water spirits, popularized by a 19th-century poem, though the details vary by telling; it gives the lake a slightly eerie reputation despite its calm, scenic appearance.
Yes, an easy walking path circles the lake in well under an hour.
A combination of train and bus, or driving the scenic Schwarzwaldhochstrasse route, roughly 1.5-2 hours either way.
Yes, a chairlift runs up to the Hornisgrinde, the highest peak in the northern Black Forest, for a wider view.
Yes, most visitors combine it with a broader Black Forest day trip or drive along the High Road given the travel distance.
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