We have just returned from a four week holiday, including 6 nights at Belchenblick, a site we last visited 24 years ago. We can't believe some of the reviews we have read on here! First the positives. The site is beautifully located, surrounded by the lovely Black Forest with innumerable scenic routes and charming villages within easy driving distance. It's also very close, easy walking in fact from the picturesque little town of Staufen. Across the road is the town swimming pool with free access given to campers, very popular in the hot weather we experienced. The location is the only reason we returned here. We did not find the staff particularly helpful or friendly. They were not rude or unpleasant but hardly went out of their way to give us information or advice - just a list of rules. There were some slightly bigger pitches but we weren't given one; like most we were on a small pitch which felt rather claustrophobic at times, especially compared to the bigger pitches we are used to in France. The only water tap was over at the sanitary block - hardly convenient. We also remember from last time the regimented way we were told to pitch our van and car and things have not improved; since our mover was not working we found it difficult to put the van in nose first and even more difficult trying to get off the pitch - although some kind neighbours helped; just as well since, although we told the staff we would need help no-one appeared, though they were quick to come and read our meter, not taking our word for the figures (which were the same). it did seem to us that other campers were given more choice over how to set up their pitch - perhaps we were not as good at arguing in German. The shop is not very well stocked and the takeaway offers 4 dishes and stops serving at 7pm. The sanitary facilities are in great need of refurbishment, very old and tired now - we were impressed by the standard of cleanliness on our first visit. Don't get me wrong, we had a lovely stay in Germany and knew, more or less, what we could expect, wanting only to visit a beautiful area again. However, we are surprised this site is recommended and agree with the comments in the CC publication that there must be less expensive and more pleasing sites around.