Kleines Wiesental: Moor, Wald und Geschichte

Moorland, elevation and peat island

Nonnenmattweiher lies at an elevation of 913 metres and is one of the highest-altitude lakes in the Black Forest. It was artificially dammed in the early 18th century. A section of the peaty lakebed became detached, forming a floating peat island. The history of the lake and its distinctive moorland landscape come together in this specific place.

Several species of peat moss grow on the peat island, along with hare’s-tail cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum), cranberry (Vacinium oxycoccos) and round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia). A footpath leads around the moor; bathing is permitted at the far end. Follow the local guidance on how the area may be used.

Hiking between an extensive trail network and a summit route

The Black Forest Association Kleines Wiesental maintains 240 kilometres of Yellow Route trails in Kleines Wiesental. One specific hiking option is the summit route to Köhlgarten: it starts at the Stockmatt hiking lodge, at an elevation of 890 metres, and climbs gently through old woodland. These are two different scales to consider when planning: an extensive network of trails and a route with a named starting point and a described course.

The summit route is available on request; check its availability with the guide. This is an important distinction when planning: while the Yellow Route describes the extent of the trails maintained by the association, you should enquire in advance about the individual route.

Historic landmarks in Tegernau and Neuenweg

In 1935, Tegernau Church was described as a small “Wälderkirchlein” (little forest church) with a small bell tower. The Zur Krone museum inn in Tegernau includes a historic parlour with an adjoining room, an old “Chuchi” (kitchen) with a vaulted cellar cut into the hillside, a historic ballroom, sleeping chambers in the attic, and a “Schisshüsli” (privy) dating from 1901. The dated name “Schisshüsli” gives this feature a specific historical reference point.

The pollarded beech in Neuenweg is very old and has grown very wide. Together with the history of the rooms in Tegernau and the historical description of the church, it offers a different natural highlight from the moorland around Nonnenmattweiher.

Lörrach: city, culture and wine trails

Lörrach lies in the Markgräflerland region in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, right on the Swiss border and close to the neighbouring city of Basel. The Dreiländermuseum Lörrach has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the city 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 organises the international STIMMEN Festival every year. If you would like to plan your stay around a festival visit, check the current event dates. Lörrach’s weekly market has been running since 1403, adding a long market history to the city’s cultural scene.

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

Discover more destinations: Neuenweg, Wies, Raich, Wieslet, Sallneck, Elbenschwand, Bürchau, Häg-Ehrsberg.

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