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Trail of Secrets
A Nature documentary along the
Westweg trail through the Black Forest

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.

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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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Seltene Schönheit: Violetter-Feuerfalter
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Black Forest
New ways to nature

Away from the sporting efforts of hikers and the nature experience of those seeking relaxation, the biodiversity is also declining rapidly along the Westweg - the list of species threatened with extinction is getting longer and longer. The national park, the biosphere reserve, the nature parks and other valuable initiatives for nature conservation and sustainable regional development are already the first important measures to preserve natural cycles and traditional management in harmony with nature.

The challenge of stopping the extinction of species and slowing down climate change together will also determine the future of this unique region.

Hat Borkenkäfer zum fressen gern: Der Dreizehenspecht
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The muse
kisses the Black Forest

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?

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Westweg trail - Black Forest
285 km along the west and east route from  Pforzheim in Germany to Basel in Switzerland

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.

Trail of Secrets - The Westweg trail map
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Trail of Secrets - The Westweg trail
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Title: Trail of Secrets - Black Forest  (Original: WildWestwegs - Schwarzwald)

Genre: Nature documentary • Year: 2023 • Duration: approx.105 min.

Resolution: Full HD (Scope: 2.39:1) • Sound: 5.1 Surround • Languages: English, German

Producer/director/camera: Marco Ruppert
Additional footage: Alexander Rösch • Production and directing assistance: Katrin Ruppert

Scientific project advice: Dr. Andreas Megerle • Voiceover: Mark Rossman (EN), Gunnar Schmidt (DE)

Production company: Ruppertfilm, Germany •

German version: www.wildwestwegs.de

English version: www.trail-of-secrets.de

E-Mail: info@ruppertfilm.de

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