The Hinterwald (German: Hinterwälder Rind, pronounced [ˈhɪntɐˌvɛldɐ ˈʁɪnt]) is an old local breed of cattle from the Black Forest (Germany).

Hinterwald cows are 115 to 125 centimetres (45 to 49 in) tall and weigh 350 to 450 kilograms (770 to 990 lb), while Hinterwald bulls are 130 to 135 centimetres (51 to 53 in) tall and weigh 700 to 800 kilograms (1,500 to 1,800 lb), making them the smallest breed of cattle still extant in Central Europe.

The head is mostly white, the remainder of the coat being pied light yellow to dark red-brown.

Having been bred to cope with extreme conditions, such as cold winters, steep pastures and a frugal diet, they are well adapted to the Alpine climate.

[4][5][6] These qualities have led to a significant rise in the number of Hinterwald cows in the Swiss Alps since the introduction of a breeding programme initiated by ProSpecieRara, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation of endangered domestic species.