Attractions in the Ortenau

The Hornisgrinde is the highest mountain in the northern Black Forest. The summit here is a fairly large flat plain on which there is a high moor in the southern …read more

The 400m long ridge on the edge of the Black Forest National Park was created about 250 million years ago by the cold of the magma filling a broad rock …read more

Wild-romantic location with easy-to-walk paths and interesting bridge crossings. Nice refreshing and cool in the summer! Can also be handled ideally with dog.

The Darmstädter Hütte (1,030 meters) is located directly on the Westweg and can be reached via a variety of hiking routes through the Black Forest. Delicious food at moderate prices …read more

Beautiful waterfall, which you can hike over steps and footbridges. The gruesome story of the noble woman's grave is told on a blackboard.

No matter whether summer or winter, the Mummelsee is always worthwhile. In winter you can also run on ice. Don't forget: take some ham and freshly baked bread from the bakery in the parking lot (also on Sundays).

Great place to stop for refreshments with a continuously hot kitchen. For the little guests there is a great playground and a small animal enclosure next to the restaurant.

The …read more

On a rustic Holzbohlensteg it goes through the moor on the Hornisgrinde.

Wanderheim open all year round. Daily specials between 8 and 15 euros. Tuesday and Wednesday day off. For opening hours see pictures.

Lookout tower on the 1,164 meter high Hornisgrinde with a height of over 30 meters. Magnificent distant views of the Black Forest mountains, the Rhine Valley and the Vosges. On …read more

Small lookout tower with interesting orientation marks on the railing, for example sunrise and sunset on the solstice days or direction and distance to Kehl, Strasbourg, Vienna or Lima. The view is stunning.

Great view down to Ottenhöfen. A relatively new refuge offers plenty of space and invites you to have a snack.

Another small waterfall that falls into a pool at the top of the gorge.

Here you can buy something to drink again before the ascent or reward yourself with a high percentage of the descent. The dumb cashier is at the back of one …read more

Nice idea for a detour, it's just fun to explore the castle - from Burgspitze to Torhaus. There is also a youth hostel there.

Be sure to climb the tower. Wide view of the Renchtal below and from Oppenau to Oberkirch. Nice rest area at the foot of the tower.

For species protection reasons, please do not walk this route from November to May. Thank you for your consideration.

The remains of the monastery church form the most imposing part of the monastery ruins. Their floor plan in the form of a cross can be easily read on the …read more

The castle looks back on more than 1000 years of history. Today you can visit the castle and enjoy regional delicacies in the cozy wine bar.

The wine bar is …read more

The amount and power of the water is very impressive especially with snowmelt.