Sexau – Hiking, Viticulture and History

Sexau is considered a gateway to the Black Forest and the Rhine Plain. For travelers who want to combine hiking with viticulture and regional history, the town offers several specific points of interest: a network of marked hiking trails, the Räbhisliwäg wine-themed trail, and the Caroline Mine, a silver mine near Sexau. The medieval Hochburg Castle, between Sexau and Emmendingen, is also part of the region’s character. If you are looking for a hotel in Sexau, you can plan your trip according to whether hiking, viticulture or cultural history is your priority.

Hiking: Duration or Distance

The marked hiking trail network in Sexau covers just under 50 kilometers. The Räbhisliwäg starts in the town center and takes approximately 80 minutes. As a themed trail, it leads through Sexau’s viticultural landscape; 13 information boards explain viticulture in the municipality. This combines guidance on the approximate duration with a subject closely connected to the landscape: as you walk, you can learn more about local viticulture.

The Panorama Trail starts at Allmendbuck and is around 10.6 kilometers long. While an approximate duration is given for the Räbhisliwäg, the distance is the main point of reference for the Panorama Trail. This lets you plan your hike according to whether you find a time estimate or a distance in kilometers more useful. Signage and trail conditions may change; check both before setting out.

Viticulture in Sexau

Blauer Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is the most important grape variety grown in Sexau. You can obtain Sexau wines from the Buchholz/Sexau Winegrowers’ Cooperative. Check in advance for current purchasing options, as sales arrangements may change. Together with the Räbhisliwäg, this offers several ways to explore viticulture: the cultivated landscape, explanations on the information boards, the growing of an important grape variety, and a source for Sexau wines.

History Between Sexau and Emmendingen

The Caroline Mine is a silver mine near Sexau and is associated with the extensive mining carried out in the Freiamt-Sexau mining district between 1200 and 1530. The medieval Hochburg Castle lies between Emmendingen and Sexau and is one of Baden’s largest castle complexes. It was first mentioned in writing in 1161.

The Hochburg can be visited year-round until nightfall; check the latest visitor information before your visit. The Association for the Preservation of the Hochburg Ruins operates a museum there and offers guided tours. Check tour dates and times in advance. This allows you to explore the castle complex and learn about its history without needing to follow a fixed itinerary.

Emmendingen District: The Regional Context

The network of hiking trails and hiking tours in Emmendingen District covers 800 kilometers. The district has 900 kilometers of cycling routes, including 250 kilometers of signposted routes. These regional figures offer a separate overview of hiking and cycling opportunities in the district. In Sexau itself, the marked hiking trail network of just under 50 kilometers provides a specific guide to local hikes; cycling routes and hiking trails remain separate planning options.

Discover more destinations: Rheinhausen, Wyhl Am Kaiserstuhl, Forchheim, Kenzingen, Biederbach, Teningen, Waldkirch, Emmendingen.

Go to the main travel overview: Emmendingen.