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Black Forest · Ham & Charcuterie Tourism

Unique Factor: Schwarzwalder Schinken, pine smoking, EU protected Key Experiences: Smokehouse visits, traditional farms, hiking and ham Best Season: May-October Infrastructure: 8/10 - German efficiency tourism Average Daily Spend: $100-250

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 6
Region: Germany, Baden-Württemberg

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Aerial view of a winter forest with a winding pathway in Bad Herrenalb, Germany.

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