Auggen between wine trails and village history

Auggen combines winegrowing, local hiking trails and historical landmarks. When planning your stay, you can choose your focus based on whether you are interested in wine trails and tastings, a particular circular route or local history. The options vary in theme, route length and starting point.

Wine trails, tastings and village life

The Markgräfler Wiiwegli route runs directly through Auggen. Along the wine trail, around 50 information boards provide details about the history, structure and care of winegrowing, as well as the grape varieties grown in this winegrowing community. The topics range from the development of winegrowing to the different grape varieties.

The winegrowers’ cooperative, the wineries and the sparkling wine cellar in Auggen invite visitors to wine and sparkling wine tastings featuring wines from the Schäf and Letten vineyards. Check details directly with the providers before making plans. Another guided option is the Noah Tour: wine trail guide Albert Gamb welcomes guests at the Winzerkeller Auggener Schäf eG with a glass of sparkling wine, then leads them along a varied route with enjoyable stops. The tour includes stories and the legend of Noah, the first winemaker. Check the schedule and booking availability in advance. The Auggen Winzerfest has been an integral part of village life for decades.

Hiking routes by length and course

Two short Steinacker circular trails start at the Steinacker forest car park: Circular Route 1 is 1.5 kilometres long and leads via Mauchenerweg and Pfeifenholzweg to the Celtic place of worship. Circular Route 2 is 1.2 kilometres long and follows Pfeifenholzweg past Vogesenblick and Egelbrunnen. Both start at the same car park but differ in the landmarks mentioned along the way.

The forest nature trail, also known as Steinacker Circular Route 3, is 3.5 kilometres long and also starts at the Steinacker forest car park. Two longer options start at Rathausplatz: the Northern Circular Route is 6.5 kilometres long and passes through Hach. The 8.5-kilometre Southern Circular Route runs through the Schäf vineyards and Steinacker forest, then returns to the edge of Auggen. The routes therefore offer clear guidance by length, starting point and described course.

Local history in Auggen and Hach

Auggen’s Kreuz Church was built in the Weinbrenner style from spring 1832 to 1835. Hach and Zizingen offer another historical connection to winegrowing: grape growing there is documented as far back as the 8th century.

The Schmidlin mineral gallery and gemstone cutting workshop is located in the hamlet of Hach in Auggen. The exhibition features minerals and fluorescent stones; visits are possible by prior arrangement. If you would like to include a visit, arrange a time in advance.

Getting there by public transport

Auggen has a railway stop with a ticket machine. Bus route 264, the Southern Loop, also serves Auggen. If you are planning to travel by public transport, check current connections and timetables with the transport operator.

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