Discover Steinen: History and Black Forest Scenery

Steinen offers several different starting points for a stay: local history, scenery and specific leisure activities. If you are looking for a hotel, it helps to first consider which of these aspects interests you most. The places and attractions are spread across Steinen and the named districts; the following information makes it easier to choose by topic and helps you plan.

Historic places and their different dates

In the center of Steinen, parts of the historic Vogtshaus date from 1553. This date applies to parts of the building, not to the entire house as a whole. The Schneiderhof in Steinen-Endenburg (Kirchhausen) was built in 1696; it is known as the Schneiderhof farmhouse museum. Both dates offer a specific way to explore the history of the buildings, but refer to different places and dates.

Weitenau Monastery is another historic landmark: it was first mentioned in a document in 1100 and is located in Klosterhof, a district of Schlächtenhaus. The first documentary mention should be distinguished from a construction date. Steinen received another historical designation after a competition in May 2004, when it was named the “Gateway to the Southern Black Forest Nature Park.”

Black Forest scenery and road connections

Steinen-Endenburg, including the districts of Endenburg, Kirchhausen and Lehnacker, lies on the southern slope of the Black Forest along the panoramic road. This connects the Kandertal and Wiesental valleys. From Steinen-Endenburg, there are views of the Swiss Jura and the Alpine chain of the Bernese Oberland. Those interested in scenery and finding their way around will find both a specific road connecting two valleys and a named viewpoint here.

Distinct from this is the winding mountain road of the L 135: it runs from Schlächtenhaus via the Scheideck to Kandern and is popular with motorcyclists and cyclists. The two descriptions offer different guidance for planning: the panoramic road is described by its connection between the valleys, while the L 135 is described by its route over the Scheideck and its popularity with cyclists and motorcyclists.

Bird park and seasonal outdoor pool

At Steinen Bird Park, a bird information center with 24 large display panels provides information about local birdlife. The park also offers birds of prey flight shows featuring eagles, falcons and owls. If a flight show is important to your visit, check in advance whether one is currently taking place.

The outdoor pool in Steinen is a popular family pool and has been a favorite with younger and older visitors alike for decades. Since it is a seasonal facility, check that it is currently open before planning your visit around it. The bird park and outdoor pool therefore offer different things: information about local birdlife and flight shows at one, and seasonal swimming at the other.

Weekly market and S-Bahn connections

The weekly market in Steinen takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays and offers regional and seasonal shopping. If you are planning to visit the market, check the date shortly beforehand. This lets you build market day into your stay without confusing it with other plans that are tied to specific days.

The S-Bahn station is in the center of Steinen. The town is connected from here to Lörrach, Weil am Rhein and Basel, as well as to places in the Wiesental, including Maulburg, Schopfheim and Zell im Wiesental. These connections provide a starting point for traveling to or from Steinen by train; check the current timetable before your trip.

Next, check the location of the specific hotel option based on which of your planned destinations you want to prioritize.

Discover more destinations: Todtnau, Wittlingen, Eimeldingen, Bad Bellingen, Wembach, Rheinfelden, Grenzach-Wyhlen, Utzenfeld.

For the main travel overview: Lörrach.