Training and sports

Nordic walking

Nordic walking is a training method for anyone which can be practised throughout the year and which can be learned quickly and easily. Nordic walking is an ordinary walking with the use of special sticks, being 40 to 50 % more effective than walking without sticks.

The healthy climate of Höchenschwand sustains the beneficial effects of this trendy sport. Numerous trails of varied difficulty levels run through the countryside of the Black Forest. There is a suitable trail for anyone, from the beginner to the advanced walker.

Health aspects and training effects

reduction of up to 30 % of the strain for the locomotor system; thus it is particularly recommendable for persons with knee and back troubles
soothing of muscle tenseness in the shoulder and neck area
weight reduction
it gives a feeling of security while walking, even on a slippy ground
training of the aerobic endurance
strengthening of the upper part muscles
improvement of the cardiovascular capacities
improvement of the oxygen provision in the whole organism

Further training offers

Hiking groups
Group A: about 2.5 hours, 6 to 7 kilometres Group
B: about 1.5 hours, about 5 kilometres 
Group C: about 1.0 hour, 3 to 4 kilometres
Morning exercise group
jogging with stretching exercises; about 20 minutes