Attractions in the Ortenau

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.

There are often times this weekend on the weekend ... If you prefer it quieter should be best to come during the week!

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First little scramble on the tour to the Karlsruhe ridge - and a great view!

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

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

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.

Gengenbach is a pretty town with many beautiful half-timbered houses. No wonder that the city is located on the German Fachwerkstraße. In the charming old town many street cafés invite … read more