European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 5, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Black forests amps photos by Jim Derheim 4 a Stream meanders Down the slopes to Todt Nau. A Rusty Waterwheel stands on a Hill deep in the Forest residents of these balconies Homes have a Good View of the pedestrian zone in  the beaten path continued from Page 3 of St Blasienz Cathedral May be one of the most attractive stops in the Black Forest. It baffles Rotner Why people choose congested tourist towns when there Are so Many better places to visit when driving through the Back roads of the Black Forest you Are never More than a few Miles away from discovering a charming town such As St. Blasienz or St. Peter where the twin Golden cupolas of St Peter s Church come into View Long before reaching them by car. The glistening cupolas Tower above the town s wooden Homes distinguished by their trademark Black Forest rooftops. As the cupolas of St Peter fade from sight As you drive away they Are replaced by the cupolas of St. Margen that soon come into View. Step inside and Admire the whiteness of this Church whose wooden construction was burned to the ground in 1907 by a fire started by a Bolt of lightning. Wood is the most abundant resource of the Black Forest and the Handiwork of local artists and craftsmen adorns the Countryside. Wooden statues of All shapes and sizes can be found in town squares restaurants or the newel of your hotel s staircase. After strolling through town or hiking along one of the Many nearby paths relax in a cafe and Sample some of the regional specialities such As  Black Forest cake which sometimes contains More than a generous portion of local liquor. If you Are a sports enthusiast Load up the car with bicycles kayaks or skis. For the less adventurous pack a few Good books and curl up in an overstuffed chair in a hotel Reading room such As the hotel Linde in Hinter arten which offers comfortable rooms and a Hearty breakfast Buffet for 62 Marks for a single room loom Bafo sea 4 Quot Austria Aas amps Black Forest facts a Freiburg in Breis Gau is a Nice place for a rest Stop and the tourist office offers a map for a Quick walking tour that takes you by All the highlights. The tourist office also offers free maps brochures and hotel reservation assistance about the Black Forest. A tourist information write Rotteck ring 14, 7800 Freiburg Germany or Call 07 61 3 68 90-90 or Send a fax to 07 61 370 03. A Chuck Robert