Press release
February 2025
125th anniversary year:
Trail of Secrets - Along the Westweg trail through the
Black Forest in Germany
The multi-award-winning nature film “WildWestweg - Black Forest” invites you on an impressive journey into nature along the Westweg in its 125th anniversary year.
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The oldest long-distance hiking trail in the Black Forest takes us through Germany's largest and highest low mountain range, via the western and eastern routes from Pforzheim in Germany to its destination – Basel in Switzerland – approximately 285 km in total.
Protected areas such as nature parks, forests, waters, but also small natural oases to the left and right of the path are the subject of the film. Breathtaking visuals provide exciting insights into the ancient natural and cultural landscape of the Black Forest.
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Hikers typically cover the roughly 8,000 meters in elevation over twelve stages from the Northern Black Forest to the Southern Black Forest to Basel, or in the opposite direction. Until it reaches Feldberg, the Westweg trail is part of the European Long-Distance Trail E1 which runs from the North Cape to Sicily.
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Being outdoors, experiencing a little adventure, being able to feel yourself, nature and your environment with all your senses is what connects most people on hiking trails. Some seek an escape from everyday life, aim to find themselves, unwind or unleash their creativity.
We have the privilege of accompanying two hikers along the Westweg who are determined to tackle the route with their guitars. Will nature inspire them before they reach their destination?
Streaming provider: Apple iTunes/TV, Amazon Prime Video
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Trailer an more information:
www.ruppertfilm.de/trail-of-secrets
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Running time: approx. 105 minutes
Sound: Surround/Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Atmos
Languages: English, German
Available: In more than 65 countries​
Original: WildWestwegs -Schwarzwald
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Press contact and login to the press photos:
Ruppertfilm e.K.
Marco Ruppert
info@ruppertfilm.de​
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