Geographically Hinterzarten climbs to a height of sea level (NN), which is just below that of the Feldberg ( NN), the highest mountain in the Black Forest. The municipality descends to the southeastern end of Lake Titisee ( NN), although its lowest point is the Sternenrank at NN. Hinterzarten is located within the Southern Black Forest Nature Park and the Zartenbach stream flows through the municipality.