Shepherds' Guild Parade (Dreikönigszug)
Visitors line the streets to see marching bands, historic wagons, and live animals; it's a lively show of pageantry and music.
Wildberg Shepherds' Run
Wildberger Schäferlauf
Wildberg, Germany
Jul 16 - 19, 2026Expected
Every other July, the town of Wildberg holds one of the Black Forest's great folk festivals, the Schäferlauf. A shepherds' run, costumed pageantry, and festivity recall a 1723 decree that made Wildberg a seat of the shepherds' guild, in a celebration of the town's old sheep-farming heritage.
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Where it happens
Altstadt Wildberg
Wildberg, Germany
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Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestones
Read the local rhythm
Rain gear (July weather variable)
Keep the visit respectful
Refrain from crowding procession; stay on public sidewalks.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Wildberg Shepherds' Run
Wildberger Schäferlauf
Wildberg, Germany
Every other July, the town of Wildberg holds one of the Black Forest's great folk festivals, the Schäferlauf. A shepherds' run, costumed pageantry, and festivity recall a 1723 decree that made Wildberg a seat of the shepherds' guild, in a celebration of the town's old sheep-farming heritage.
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Jul 16 - 19, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
The event underscores Wildberg’s historical role in sheep farming on the Black Forest. Beyond entertainment, it binds community members who have familial ties to shepherding. It showcases folk costumes and music, reflecting the Alemannic rural culture of the region.
Key moments to know
Shepherds' Guild Parade (Dreikönigszug)
Visitors line the streets to see marching bands, historic wagons, and live animals; it's a lively show of pageantry and music.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestones
Read the local rhythm
Rain gear (July weather variable)
Keep the visit respectful
Refrain from crowding procession; stay on public sidewalks.
Arrive before peak flow
Respect procession route and do not step into parade path
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 16 - 19, 2026
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City / Area
Wildberg
Northern Black Forest
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Moderate visitor welcome
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