Fischerbach: Sun Terrace and Black Forest Valleys
Accommodation in Fischerbach
Fischerbach reveals its Black Forest character through unspoilt valleys, farmsteads and places of remembrance. The village includes numerous unspoilt Black Forest valleys; many farmsteads shape them and are part of the region’s typical cultural landscape. The hamlet of Eschau is also part of Fischerbach. Known as the “sun terrace,” the village lies on the gently rising southern slope of the Brandenkopf massif. This combination of settlement and hillside location gives you different starting points for planning your vacation: Would you like the landscape itself to shape your stay, include places of remembrance, or plan a longer circular hike?
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Places of remembrance and a destination at the highest point
The memorial chapel in Fischerbach is a memorial and a place of remembrance. The Catholic parish church of St. Michael is also among the recommended places to visit. Rechgraben Chapel offers another cultural point of interest: it is the farm chapel of the farm of the same name and also the highest point on the circular route. The hike thus combines a route through the landscape with a specific destination, while the memorial chapel brings its own sense of remembrance to your stay. Rechgraben Chapel offers a different emphasis: its connection to a farm and its location at the highest point give the loop a clearly defined destination.
Planning the circular route
The “To Rechgraben Chapel in Fischerbach” circular hike is 8.94 km long and takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. It also involves 347 m of ascent and 348 m of descent. These figures help you factor the time and elevation into your day’s plans. Routes and facility details may change; check them locally before setting off.
At the start of the circular route, Wilhelmshütte and the edge of the forest above the church offer views of the Kinzig Valley. The route passes the forest recreation area with its barbecue site, as well as the Berghofhütte and Wagenstatthütte shelters and forestry huts. Eschgrund Forest Recreation Area is also recommended as a place to visit in Fischerbach. From Fischerbach Town Hall, the circular route passes Wilhelmshütte, Am Lausbühl, the forest recreation area, Berghof, Wagenstatthütte, Eschgrund, Hohwald, Rechgraben Chapel, Oberer Kirchenwald, Holzplatz, Elmlisgraben and Bergeckhöfe before returning to the town hall. This lets you compare the time required with a route that brings together viewpoints, named facilities and Rechgraben Chapel in one loop.
The wider picture: Ortenau District
At the level of Ortenau District, a broader perspective opens up: the district lies between the Rhine and the Black Forest. Its 23 nature reserves cover a total of around 3,110 hectares and stretch from the Rhine plain to the higher elevations of the Black Forest. Rulantica in Rust offers year-round water fun for the whole family, with indoor and outdoor water attractions; its facilities also include Hyggedal, a relaxation and sauna area. Europa-Park is also located in the municipality of Rust. At the Vogtsbauernhof Open-Air Museum, a tour of historic farmhouses shows how people in the Black Forest lived and worked up to 600 years ago. These examples broaden the view to include Ortenau District, while valleys, farmsteads and Rechgraben Chapel remain the focus in Fischerbach. This gives you two scales to consider when choosing a location: a clearly defined village and a wider range of nature, water and cultural attractions in the region.
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