Heading south with a roof tent: camping in the Black Forest, Allgäu and on Lake Constance

Head south with a rooftop tent – Discover the breathtaking nature of southern Germany on an unforgettable camping adventure with a rooftop tent.
This region is known for its picturesque landscapes, idyllic lakes and charming villages.
Whether you’re an experienced camper or a camping novice, the following destinations will inspire you with their diversity and beauty.
Depending on your preferences and time, you can combine all the destinations on a road trip or choose just one.
Either way – equipped with practical camping accessories and a suitable roof tent, nothing stands in the way of an eventful trip.

These destinations are recommended in the south

Here are some destinations in southern Germany that are ideal for camping with a roof tent.
They offer you unforgettable experiences when camping with friends or the whole family.
Whether you are looking for the tranquillity of nature, want to experience outdoor adventures or want to explore charming cities – you will find it all here.
Pack up your roof tent and enjoy the beauty of southern Germany! Both in summer and winter, camping with a roof tent in the southern German regions is highly recommended! Here are the destinations in advance as an itinerary:

The recommended stops on your road trip in the south in detail:

Nature hikes in the Black Forest

The Black Forest is one of the most popular camping regions in southern Germany.
Here you will find a mixture of dense forests, rolling hills and charming villages.
There are numerous campsites that are ideal for rooftop tents.
You can go on hikes to discover the impressive waterfalls, cycle through the countryside or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.
Read more about what to do on a camping vacation here:

To-do list in the Black Forest:

  • Go on hikes through the dense forests
  • Visit waterfalls such as the Triberg waterfall
  • Explore the nature reserve and the national park
  • Marvel at a natural panorama with mighty mountains
  • Take a day trip to Lake Titisee
  • Try the famous Black Forest gateau

To-do highlight: Visit the Feldberg

My number 1 activity tip: visit the Feldberg!
The area is considered the oldest and largest nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg and offers an amazing natural panorama.
The best way to explore the area is on a hike or a walk.
One of the highest peaks in the Black Forest is also located here, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view.
Information about the Feldberg nature reserve:

  • The oldest and largest nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg
  • Amazing natural panorama
  • Numerous picturesque hiking trails in the countryside
  • One of the highest peaks in the Black Forest

Look forward to a spectacular view over the idyllic landscape:

Rocks and gorges in the Swabian Alb

The Swabian Alb is a region with spectacular cliffs, deep gorges and enchanting meadows.
Here you can pitch your roof tent in the middle of this impressive landscape.
Explore the numerous caves, such as the famous Nebelhöhle or the Wimsener Höhle, hike along the eaves and visit charming towns such as Tübingen and Ulm.
You shouldn’t miss out on this in the Swabian Alb:

  • Discover the spectacular cliffs and gorges
  • Visit Hohenzollern Castle
  • Explore the Wimsen Cave and Fog Cave
  • Take a trip to the Urach waterfall
  • Stroll along the Swabian Alb Road
  • Explore cities such as Blaubeuren, Tübingen and Ulm

Top vacation recommendation: Wimsen Cave

One of the highlights worth seeing is the Wimsen Cave.
This is considered one of the most beautiful stalactite caves in Germany.
Here you can experience a guided tour through the fascinating underworld.
An absolute highlight, especially for families with children.
In this video, you can get a first exciting impression of what awaits you in the spectacular Wimsen Cave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM3XpA3V8iw&pp=ygUPV2ltc2VuZXIgSMO2aGxl

Swimming and water sports on Lake Constance

Lake Constance is one of the largest lakes in Europe and a paradise for camping enthusiasts.
There are many campsites along the lake that are perfect for a camping adventure with a roof tent.
You can try out water sports activities such as sailing, windsurfing and kayaking or explore the charming towns on the shores of the lake, such as Constance, Friedrichshafen and Lindau.
Find out more about camping activities here:

What you should do at Lake Constance:

  • Swimming in the lake
  • Dare to try exciting water sports
  • Cycling around the lake
  • Excursion to the Rhine Falls
  • Salem Castle and Meersburg Castle
  • Skiing in winter

My excursion tip: Rhine Falls Waterfall

If you visit the Rhine Falls, your vacation will certainly not be a flop!
An ultimate tip when camping at Lake Constance is a trip to this amazing waterfall with an impressive width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters.
You can perfectly combine a visit here with a hike and admire some impressive scenery.
A round trip by boat is also highly recommended here.
This gives you the opportunity to experience the cascading water up close, which may be one of the highlights of your entire vacation.
There is even the option of taking part in a guided tour, during which you will receive fascinating information about the waterfall.
Information about the Rhine Falls waterfall:

  • One of the largest waterfalls in the world
  • 150 meters wide and 23 meters high
  • To be combined with shipping
  • Guided tour with exciting information

That’s how beautiful the Rhine Falls are:

Exploring the mountains, Alps and lakes in the Allgäu

The Allgäu is a region with breathtaking mountain scenery in southern Bavaria.
Here you can pitch your roof tent on one of the many campsites and enjoy the majestic Alps, green meadows and clear lakes.
The Allgäu offers a wealth of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, mountain biking and paragliding.
Visit the famous castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau for a touch of fairytale romance.
Find out more about things to do and activities for a camping vacation here:

The highlights in the Allgäu:

  • Hike through the mountains
  • Cycle tour along the green meadows
  • City trip through Kempten
  • Swimming in one of the picturesque lakes
  • Excursion to Füssen and Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Skiing and winter camping in Oberstdorf

Activity: Climb to the summit of the Nebelhorn

What you should definitely do in the Allgäu is hike to the summit of the Nebelhorn in Oberstdorf.
At an altitude of 2,224 meters, it is one of the most famous and popular peaks in the Allgäu.
From here, you can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Hike through alpine landscapes and fascinating rock formations or opt for an exciting ride on the cable car.
Especially in winter and spring, the paths and mountain peaks are picturesquely covered in snow:

Wilderness, hiking & nature in the Bavarian Forest

The Bavarian Forest is the largest forest mountain range in Central Europe and a true natural paradise.
Here you can pitch your roof tent in the midst of green forests and wild rivers.
There are numerous campsites that specialize in experiences close to nature.
The Bavarian Forest National Park offers untouched wilderness, hiking trails and opportunities to observe wild animals such as lynx and bears.
Find out our vacation tips for camping here:

Recommended: Visit the nature park

The Bavarian Forest Nature Park is located in Zwiesel and covers the area north of the Danube up to the border ridge with the Czech Republic.
It is one of the oldest nature parks in Bavaria and has beautiful, idyllic landscapes to offer.
There is plenty to do here in both good and bad weather.
You are offered a unique variety of flora and fauna as well as mighty peaks, bodies of water and river landscapes.
The Wildbachklamm gorge in particular is a must-see during your visit here.
Numerous trails invite you to hike, walk and explore and lead you along fabulous scenic highlights.
Information about the nature park in Zwiesel:

  • Area of around 278,000 ha
  • Comprises the area north of the Danube
  • One of the oldest nature parks in Bavaria
  • Unique flora and fauna
  • Mighty peaks, bodies of water and river landscapes
  • Exciting adventure trails for hiking and walking

You can find the nature park on the map here:

When is the best time to travel?
Temperatures in the south

The best time to travel to southern Germany varies depending on personal preferences and planned activities.
In spring, temperatures rise slowly, reaching up to 20 degrees.
Nature comes to life and it is ideal for exploring and cycling tours.
In summer, average maximum temperatures of up to 30 degrees can be expected, making this the ideal time for swimming and water sports.
Temperatures gradually drop in the fall, with average highs between 10 and 20 degrees.
The autumn landscape with its colorful foliage is particularly attractive and offers ideal conditions for hiking and walks.
But the south is also highly recommended for winter camping.
The Allgäu and the Bavarian Forest are particularly impressive with their mighty mountain peaks, which are covered in snow in winter and not only offer a beautiful backdrop, but are also ideal for skiing.
This is what awaits you at any time of year:

  • Spring: temperatures up to 20 degrees: ideal for cycling and walking
  • Summer: maximum temperatures of up to 30 degrees: water sports and swimming
  • Autumn: temperatures between 10 – 20 degrees: ideal for hiking
  • Winter: Skiing, snowboarding and winter camping

Weather in the coming days

Here you will find a weather forecast for today and the coming days in Bavaria: Are you convinced and can hardly wait to hit the road?
Then you can buy your own roof tent right here and configure it yourself according to your wishes and preferences:

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Chassis
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Aluminum body
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
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  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
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Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
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Terrain values
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The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
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An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
  • Visco-elastic mattress.
  • High-quality Tencel® cover (38 % Tencel®, 62 % polyester).
  • Four practical turning loops.
  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
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