Durbach

Durbach combines a distinctive wine-growing landscape with opportunities for hiking and walking. The village’s Riesling history dates back to the 18th century; at the same time, hiking experiences lead into the vineyards and offer recurring views of the Rhine Plain and the Black Forest. This raises an appealing question as you plan your holiday: should you focus on the history of winegrowing, a longer hike or a leisurely walk?

Winegrowing shapes the village landscape

Around 460 hectares of vineyards shape the landscape around Durbach. Winegrowing is therefore a defining part of the scenery you experience here. If you are interested in the connection between the village and winegrowing, you will also find a specific historical reference point: Riesling has been grown since the 18th century on the 400-metre-high Klingelberg near Staufenberg Castle.

Klingelberg is one of Germany’s highest Riesling sites. This distinction also makes Durbach interesting to travellers who would like to learn about the origins and cultivation of Riesling. The vineyards and historic Riesling site give the village a distinctive character, without requiring any particular kind of stay. You can therefore include Durbach in your travel plans both as a destination for nature experiences and with its winegrowing history in mind.

Hiking with varied scenery

Durbach’s three Black Forest Genusswege (premium hiking trails) are “Durbacher Weinpanorama”, “Durbacher Weitblick” and “Gebirger Höfe-Weg”. Each of these premium trails is 10 to 15 kilometres long and offers hikers special opportunities to enjoy the scenery. The three names give you specific options to choose from; the stated distances are a helpful guide when you are deciding in advance which hiking route fits your travel plans.

The hiking experience in Durbach also takes you into the vineyards. From there, you can enjoy recurring views of the Rhine Plain and the Black Forest. The scenery thus brings together views of the vineyards and two different landscapes. If you enjoy stopping to take in your surroundings along the way, this landscape experience is another reason to consider Durbach. The views are a feature of the hiking experience, while the 10-to-15-kilometre distances describe the three premium trails mentioned above.

Walking routes without major climbs

More leisurely walks are also an option: Durbach and Ebersweier have walking routes that can be explored without major climbs. This is a different option from choosing one of the three premium trails, each of which is 10 to 15 kilometres long. If you are planning a trip with varied daily itineraries, you can think of these types of routes as two different suggestions: a named premium hike or a walk without major climbs.

Durbach as a base for your holiday

When choosing a holiday apartment in Durbach, you can consider what matters most to you on your trip: the Riesling tradition at Klingelberg, the wine-growing landscape, the hiking trails or a walk without major climbs. These interests can help you decide whether Durbach is the right holiday destination, without making any one activity the focus of your stay. If you would like to explore a longer route, the three Genusswege offer clearly named options. If you prefer a more leisurely walk, there are routes in Durbach and Ebersweier. And if winegrowing and scenery spark your curiosity, the vineyards shape the landscape all around.

Whichever of these aspects appeals to you most may be the deciding factor in taking a closer look at Durbach as a holiday destination.

Discover more places

For more ideas for places to visit: Seelbach, Hofstetten, Achern, Lauf, Lahr/Black Forest, Appenweier, Ottenhöfen in the Black Forest and Biberach.

For the broader travel overview: Ortenau district.