Discover Tunau: a Black Forest village in a high valley

Tunau is a peaceful Black Forest village at the end of a high valley, with no through traffic. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether this rural setting suits the purpose of your trip. The municipality includes the districts of Bischmatt and Michelrütte as well as Tunau. The village chapel, a geology-themed trail and summer hiking trails offer different points of interest to help you choose your destination.

Village history at the Sacred Heart Chapel

Tunau’s village chapel, the Sacred Heart Chapel, was consecrated in 1901 in honour of Saint Wendelin, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Sorrows and Saint Jude Thaddeus. The Sacred Heart Chapel’s altar, decorated with images, was made by the Gebrüder Marmon workshop in Sigmaringen and depicts, among other things, the chapel’s patron saint. The year of consecration, dedications and altar offer different insights into the chapel’s history: a dated event, four named dedications and a specific image motif. If you are interested in local history and religious art, these details provide a precise point of reference connected to Tunau.

Themed trail and summer hiking trails

The “Path into the Paleozoic Era” themed trail leads to the scenic Zweistädteblick viewpoint and offers insights into a dynamic geological history. It thus combines a named destination with a geological theme. In summer, numerous hiking trails also lead from Tunau, offering ways to explore the region. You can therefore choose between a themed route and a wider range of summer hiking options. Trail conditions may vary; check them before setting out on a hike.

Getting to Tunau

The route from Lörrach follows the B 317 via Zell and Schönau im Schwarzwald. In Schönau, it branches off in the direction of Tunau. As road conditions and signposting may change, check them before you set off.

Lörrach: culture, city trail and wine routes

Lörrach lies in the Markgräflerland region of southwestern Baden-Württemberg, directly on the Swiss border and close to the neighbouring city of Basel. The city offers a range of cultural attractions: the Three Countries Museum has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the city and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments created by renowned sculptors. The Burghof’s cultural programme includes singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theatre. The Burghof Lörrach GmbH also organises the international STIMMEN Festival each year. If you would like to include it in your plans, check the event dates in advance. Lörrach’s weekly market has been running since 1403.

The wine routes offer another distinctive experience. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, the Tüllingen Wine Route connects the Riehen Wine Route with the Weil Wine Route. The interconnected wine routes on Tüllinger Berg pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards, including the “Riehener Schlipfer”, “Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen”, “Weiler Schlipf”, “Haltinger Stiege” and “Ötlinger Sonnhole” vineyard sites. The Tüllingen Wine Route offers views of the Wiesental and Rhine valleys and insights into the work of winegrowers throughout the year.

Discover more destinations: Böllen, Bad Bellingen, Aitern, Wieden, Fröhnd, Kleines Wiesental, Lörrach, Fischingen.

Go to the main travel overview: Lörrach.