I have done this torch walk to the Ravenna Gorge market two times.
If you buy your ticket now, you insure you get entry to the market, which is rather small and restrictive. Plus you get a cool torch and a shuttle bus ride back to Hinterzarten. Pick the later time as it is fully dark. Walking with a flaming torch is a unique experience and this market is unique too. Plenty of cosy places to stay overnight in Hinterzarten too.
https://www.schneeschuhakademie.de/tourenkalender/#!/cal-d/2025-11-28/cw/074934e00d99f6b995540bbb4da2d7b2
Those who don't want a torch walk, the sale of the tickets to this market go on sale in Oct. and sell out in a day. If this is something you want to do, check dates for sale now.
Then, while updating my Christmas market list for 2025, I came across this torch walk, up on the Mosel right after it merges with the Rhein. The town looks amazing! I am going to go to this one in Nov. Looks pretty close to Koblenz, like a 5-10 min. train ride.
https://www.winningen-im-lichterglanz.de/fackelwanderung/
