Hausach: Hiking, River Landscapes and Culture

Hausach lies right at the confluence of the Gutach and Kinzig rivers. The Kinzig flows 93 kilometers through the Black Forest from east to west. For a peaceful, relaxing walk close to town, head to the Hausach Kinzig embankment.

Hiking in Hausach

Hausach’s hiking trail network covers 110 kilometers. One specific example of a challenging hike is the Hausach Bergsteig: this 13.61-kilometer Black Forest Genuss Trail is considered a very challenging sporting route. When planning your outing, you can therefore choose between a walk along the Kinzig embankment, the hiking trail network and a route explicitly described as challenging. Trail conditions and markers may change; check them before setting out on a specific hike.

Adventure Trail and Sights

The Adventure Trail leads to the 800-year-old ruins of Husen Castle and viewpoints overlooking Hausach and the Kinzig Valley. The trail starts at the water-treading facility at the end of Kreuzbergweg. It is about a 20-minute walk from the center of Hausach. The Adventure Trail is freely accessible and admission is free. As access conditions may change, it’s a good idea to check the latest information before your visit.

The Black Forest Open-Air Museum Vogtsbauernhöfe is less than a five-minute drive from Hausach town center. Actual travel time may vary depending on the route and traffic. Hausach is also regularly connected to Offenburg by the Black Forest Railway and Ortenau S-Bahn. Check the current timetable before setting off, as services may change.

Swimming and Mining History

Kinzigtalbad Ortenau in Hausach combines an indoor pool that is open year-round with an outdoor pool and sauna. Facilities include areas for swimming, relaxation and wellness, as well as pools for children and toddlers. A panoramic sauna and a sanarium with colored lighting round out the sauna area. Facilities and operating conditions may change; check the latest information before your visit.

The “Erzpoche” open-air mining museum showcases historic ore processing, with a stamp mill, smelting furnace, ore-washing facility and blacksmith’s shop. The site is open to visitors at all times and signposted; admission is charged only for guided tours. As access conditions may change and the facilities may be undergoing maintenance, check the latest information before visiting.

Farm Products and Weekly Market

Ramsteinerhof in Hausach sells farm products such as cheese, sausage, eggs, farmhouse bread and schnapps. The farm processes its own milk into yogurt, cream cheese, semi-hard cheese, hard cheese and ice cream. It also offers homemade farm ice cream in several flavors.

The Hausach weekly market also offers regional food, including wood-fired oven bread, spelt baked goods, seasonal produce, eggs, cheese specialties and spices. The market’s offerings and operations may change; check the latest information if you’re planning a visit.

The Ortenau District in Context

The Ortenau district lies between the Rhine and the Black Forest. At district level, 23 nature reserves cover a total of around 3,110 hectares, stretching from the Rhine plain to the higher elevations of the Black Forest. This regional setting therefore spans everything from the plain to the heights of the Black Forest.

Discover more destinations: Kappel-Grafenhausen, Gengenbach, Wolfach, Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald, Schuttertal, Rust, Sasbachwalden, Meißenheim.

Go to the overview of destinations: Ortenau District.