Discover Auggen: Wine Growing, Trails and Local History
Accommodation in Auggen
Auggen brings together wine-growing themes, local history and trails whose starting points and lengths can be compared precisely. This gives your stay several possible focuses: you may be interested in wine growing and tastings, historic sites or trails of varying lengths. When choosing a holiday apartment, it is worth starting with the experiences you want to shape your stay.
Wine Growing and Local History
The cultivation of vines in Hach and Zizingen is documented as far back as the 8th century. Around 50 information boards along the wine trail provide information about the history, structure and cultivation of vineyards, as well as the grape varieties grown in the wine-growing community of Auggen. The topics therefore range from historic cultivation to grape varieties, offering various points of interest for anyone who wants to learn more about wine growing.
Auggen’s Kreuz Church also offers a tangible point of reference for local history: it was built in the Weinbrenner style from spring 1832 to 1835. The Auggen Winemakers’ Festival has been an integral part of village life for decades, adding a long-standing festive tradition to these architectural and historical themes.
Another destination lies in Auggen’s hamlet of Hach: the Schmidlin mineral gallery and gemstone workshop. The exhibition of minerals and fluorescent stones can be visited by prior arrangement. If you plan to visit, make an appointment in advance.
Trails through Auggen and its surroundings
The Markgräfler Wiiwegli route passes directly through Auggen. Other trails can be distinguished by their length and starting points. The forest nature trail, also known as Steinacker Circular Trail 3, is 3.5 km long and starts at the Steinacker forest car park. The 6.5 km Northern Circular Trail starts at Rathausplatz and passes through the hamlet of Hach. The Southern Circular Trail also starts at Rathausplatz, is 8.5 km long and leads through the Schäf vineyard area and Steinacker Forest before returning to the edge of Auggen.
Two shorter circular trails also start at the Steinacker forest car park. Steinacker Circular Trail 1 is 1.5 km long and leads via Mauchenerweg and Pfeifenholzweg to the Celtic sacred site. Steinacker Circular Trail 2, which is 1.2 km long, follows Pfeifenholzweg past Vogesenblick and Egelbrunnen. The routes therefore range from 1.2 to 8.5 km, helping you gauge the desired length of an outing. As trail conditions can change, check the current situation before setting out.
Wine and tastings
The winegrowers’ cooperative, wineries and sparkling-wine cellar in Auggen invite you to taste wines and sparkling wines from the Schäf and Letten vineyard areas. Check the details of a tasting directly with the relevant provider in advance.
The Noah Tour through Auggen offers a special combination of wine and storytelling: wine-tour guide Albert Gamb welcomes guests at the Auggener Schäf eG wine cellar with a glass of sparkling wine and leads them along a varied route with enjoyable stops. The tour combines stories with the legend of Noah, the first winemaker. Check current dates and booking options in advance.
Getting here and choosing accommodation
Auggen has a railway station stop with a ticket machine; bus route 264 (South Circular Route) also serves the village. If you plan to travel by train or bus, check current connections and timetables with the transport operator. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can compare the location of each option with your planned activities and the starting points listed above. This helps you choose accommodation based on the outings that matter most to you.
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