Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten on Lake Schluchsee
Four Seasons at Schluchsee – an activity-focused hotel at 1,000 metres in the Upper Black Forest
The Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee is situated in the most beautiful part of the High Black Forest: at an altitude of around 1,000 metres, in the heart of the Southern Black Forest Nature Park and just a few steps away from the Black Forest’s largest lake. This 5-star hotel combines the crisp mountain air and the region’s therapeutic climate with a range of facilities rarely found on this scale – from a well-thought-out activity programme and a 4,,000 m² spa and wellness area to culinary delights featuring daily 5-course menus, always with vegetarian and vegan options available. Guests can also treat themselves to alkaline Jentschura or Ayurvedic treatments as part of the hotel’s in-house programmes.
Its location makes the Hotel am Schluchsee the ideal base for all outdoor activities: The 18-kilometre circular walk around the lake starts practically on the doorstep, and there are also cycling and e-MTB tours through the Upper Black Forest, tennis, golf and water sports in summer – and cross-country ski trails, winter walking routes and ski slopes as soon as the first snow falls. It almost goes without saying that families feel right at home here, given that this is a multi-award-winning hotel of this size. However, the true character of the Vier Jahreszeiten is one of activity: a sports hotel in the Black Forest that naturally combines exercise, relaxation and enjoyment.
Fitness, sport and recovery at the Schluchsee Fitness Hotel
At the heart of the sports facilities is the Sports Arena with Technogym equipment: Free weights, multi-function machines, treadmills, cross-trainers, exercise bikes and rowing machines cover all aspects of strength and endurance training, with personal coaching available on request. One feature that sets the hotel apart from many other activity-focused hotels is its own padel courts set amidst impressive wooden architecture – this trendy sport can be played here all year round, whatever the weather.
Added to this is a daily activity programme that is second to none: Aqua Fit, fascia training, morning exercises, stretching, Nordic walking, body workouts, yoga and meditation are regularly on the programme, complemented by guided walks and special yoga and Pilates weekends with expert instruction.
Afterwards, guests can enjoy the wellness area with indoor and heated outdoor pools, a sauna world and a wellness garden – awarded 5 Wellness Stars. Those wishing to delve deeper will find the Longevity Programme at Schluchsee – a multi-day programme combining exercise, full-board Ayurvedic accommodation and restorative treatments – which takes the current health trend seriously whilst making it suitable for everyday life.
1400 m² Gym
63 m² Class Room
Cardio
Strength training equipment
Free weights
Functionality & Mobility
Group classes
Yoga
Coaching
Diagnostics
Recovery & Biohacking
Specials
Review by hotelsINshape – Best Fitness Hotels: The padel pioneer in the Upper Black Forest
For us, the Vier Jahreszeiten on Lake Schluchsee is one of the most exciting activity hotels in Baden-Württemberg – and for one simple reason: Here, exercise isn’t just an optional extra, but an integral part of the programme. The combination of daily supervised classes, a fully-fledged training area and the hotel’s own padel courts is unique in the Black Forest.
We are particularly impressed by how consistently the hotel bridges the gap between activity and recovery – from fascial training in the morning, through a panoramic walk by the lake, to a sauna session in the evening. The fact that the Longevity concept now also includes structured programmes for long-term health fits perfectly with the times we live in. The Wellness Aphrodite award in the ‘Beyond Fitness’ category confirms what we see in this hotel: a hotel that truly embodies an active lifestyle.
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