Bad Bellingen: Thermal Waters and Nature Trails

Thermal Waters and Sauna

The Balinea Thermal Baths have a total of 1,000 m² of water surface for bathing and relaxing in thermal waters. The mineral thermal baths are open daily from 10:00 to 22:00; last admission is at 21:00. The sauna park is also open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Opening hours may change. Therefore, check the official information before your visit, especially if you are planning around the last admission time.

For your holiday plans, it makes a difference whether you mainly want to spend time in the thermal waters and sauna park or focus on nature trails and walks. This lets you tailor your search for a holiday apartment to the experiences you want to define your stay. The different options offer a choice between days devoted more to relaxation or to exploring.

Spa Park and Nature Trails

Bad Bellingen Spa Park was once a floodplain forest directly on the banks of an arm of the Rhine. A guided tour of Bad Bellingen starts in the spa park and passes the insect trail, barefoot path and bird trail. Tours can be booked; check availability before your visit.

The insect trail is a bilingual nature experience trail in German and French for children and families. It introduces them to the world of insects and other small creatures. At each of the five stations, one animal is presented as a representative of an entire animal group. The trail is a circular route. This combines a manageable route with examples that showcase different animal groups.

The well-signposted bird trail runs through the spa park. On an early-morning walk, you can observe thirty to forty bird species there. The two trails have different focuses: the insect trail introduces animal groups through individual examples, while the bird trail focuses on observations in the early morning. This can help you decide whether you would rather take a closer look at small creatures or discover the park’s birdlife.

The “Zeigmal” app lets you explore Bad Bellingen at your own pace. Tour guide Susi accompanies your visit with informative audio messages. If you would like to use this way of finding your bearings, check in advance whether the app is available, as its status may change.

A Guided Tour of Bamlach

In the district of Bamlach, a bookable guided tour leads from the Sinnenbrunnen to the inclusive Marienheim winery and through the vineyards to the Maria Hügel chapel, with its wonderful views. On the way back, the route takes you to the parish church and local history museum. This tour complements the nature trails and the walk in the spa park with a guided route through Bamlach and the vineyards. Check the provider’s information before making plans.

More Experiences in the Wider Destination of Lörrach

In the wider destination of Lörrach, culture and urban discoveries take centre stage. The Dreiländermuseum Lörrach has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach sculpture trail runs through the town and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments created by renowned sculptors. The Burghof Lörrach’s cultural programme includes singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theatre. Burghof Lörrach GmbH also organises the international STIMMEN Festival each year. Lörrach’s weekly market has been held since 1403.

The wine trails are another distinctive feature of Lörrach. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, the Tüllingen Wine Trail connects the Riehen Wine Trail with the Weil Wine Trail. The interconnected trails on Tüllinger Berg pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards, including the sites “Riehener Schlipfer”, “Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen”, “Weiler Schlipf”, “Haltinger Stiege” and “Ötlinger Sonnhole”. The Tüllingen Wine Trail offers views of the Wiesental and Rhine valleys and insights into the work of winegrowers throughout the year.

Discover more destinations: Schönau Im Schwarzwald, Maulburg, Hausen Im Wiesental, Aitern, Schwörstadt, Rümmingen, Hertingen, Schallbach.

Go to the wider travel overview: Lörrach.