From € 93 per group - Playable all year round - Cancellation up to 7 days free of charge
In Vauban's footsteps
Impressions from the Schlossberg
The story
🇬🇧 Also available in English! Just select the English option during the booking process.
🇫🇷 Également disponible en français ! Il suffit de sélectionner l'option " Français " lors du processus de réservation.
We are in Freiburg in the year 1679.
Fribourg is French for the second time under King Louis XIV and thus the easternmost outpost
against the Habsburg lands. King Louis therefore commissions his master fortress builder Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban to turn the city and Schlossberg into a fortress. Vauban is in Fribourg in 1679 and begins building the fortress. Centuries later, you will now find Vauban's old knapsack (rucksack) with many locked boxes and bags as well as a book with his notes from that time. These notes could contain clues to opening the locks - it seems that Vauban didn't just build a fortress here...
Immerse yourself in Vauban's legacy and become part of Freiburg's history. Between the remains of old fortress walls and mysterious records, you will solve tricky puzzles, open locked boxes and uncover the secrets of the famous fortress builder. A thrilling outdoor escape experience for friends, families or teams who want to combine history, nature and a sense of adventure.
On the trail of Vauban: an exciting journey to Freiburg in 1679 - full of secrets and hidden mysteries.
At a glance
Duration
3h
Distance
3.9km
Puzzle complexity
Difficulty Route
medium
Start & End Point
Black Forest Association on the Schlossbergring
Language(s)
German, English, French
Short & compact
- 🇬🇧 Also available in English! Just select the English option during the booking process.
- 🇫🇷 Également disponible en français! Il suffit de sélectionner l'option " français " lors du processus de réservation.
- Book without risk: Cancellation up to 7 days free of charge - Appointment can be postponed up to 48 hours - Participants can be flexibly adapted
- Recommended from the age of 14 (younger accompanying persons free of charge)
- For 3-48 people
- Playable all year round
- From € 93 per group (plus system fee for online bookings)
- Alternative Buchung für Firmen & große Gruppen wenn ihr lieber auf Rechnung buchen möchtet, schreibt uns eine Mail ins Büro: info@berggeheimnis.com
Prices & Planning
Key data:
- Approx. 1 1/4 hours walking time
- Approx. 1 3/4 hours puzzle time
With moments of pleasure with a great view over Freiburg & the Dreisamtal valley
Playing equipment:
- Fully equipped puzzle equipment as in Vauban's time with all the materials you need to solve the puzzles (keys, boxes, maps, etc.).
- All the necessary utensils are provided - all you need is your spirit of discovery and a good mood!
Noch nie ein Outdoor Escape Erlebnis gemacht?
Here erfährst du, was dich bei einem Outdoor - Escape - Experience von BERGGEHEIMNIS erwartet.
Highlights
- Time travel experience:
Immerse yourself in the year 1679, when master fortress builder Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban turned Freiburg into a fortress for the French King Louis XIV. With a rucksack, puzzle boxes and mysterious records, you embark on an exciting search for clues on the Schlossberg.
- Unique mix of history and adventure:
Experience how historical events, myths and Vauban's fortress architecture are interwoven with tricky puzzles. Every castle, every message and every discovery brings you a little closer to the secret - an adventure that brings history to life and lets you experience it in a playful way.
- Fascinating Schlossberg Freiburg:
Your route will take you through the historic paths and hidden corners of Freiburg's Schlossberg. Between old walls, viewpoints and enchanted paths, you will not only discover the history of the city, but also places off the beaten track.
- For families, friends and teams:
The game is perfect for groups who want to solve exciting puzzles together. It requires team spirit, creativity and logical thinking - ideal for anyone who wants to take on a challenge in an unusual environment.
- Interactive and handmade puzzles:
Each puzzle is carefully designed and handcrafted to give you a special challenge. Use your brains and work together to crack the mystery and master the time in the game.
- Away from the classic escape rooms:
Here you combine the experience of nature with the fun of an escape game - not a room, but the entire surroundings become the playing field!
Prices
Working day (Mon-Fri) | Weekends & public holidays
The larger your group, the cheaper it is per person.
Group size Working day (Mon-Fri) Weekends & public holidays
3 persons: 93 € / 99 €
4 persons: 105 € / 115 €
5 persons: 125 € / 135 €
6 persons: 149 € / 159 €
7 persons: 175 € / 185 €
8 persons: 199 € / 209 €
9 persons: 219 € / 229 €
10+ persons: from 245 €
All prices plus system fee for online bookings.
Special conditions for educational & non-profit groups (Mon-Fri)
- 99 € per rucksack
- Recommended: up to 9 participants per group
- Division into several teams possible
- Optional competition mode
Check-in information
- Please be at the adventure starting point approx. 5 minutes before your booked appointment
- You will find the puzzle equipment prepared for you in the lockers on site.
- Paid parking spaces are available in the Schlossberggarage, Schlossbergring 14, available.
What to bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Sturdy shoes (suitable for hiking trails)
- Weatherproof clothing (in case of rain or windy conditions)
- Sun protection (hat, sun cream)
- Sufficient water and snacks
- Optional: camera for beautiful souvenir photos 😇
Good to know
- Partly steep passages - doable with prams, if necessary with support.
- No refreshments en route - picnic recommended.
- Analogue tips & solutions can help if required.
- Public toilet facilities at the Stadtgarten.




















