Kippenheim: Discover culture and trails

Kippenheim lies at the transition from the foothills of the Black Forest to the Rhine Plain. Historic buildings, hiking routes, a mountain biking tour around Schmieheim, and the seasonal outdoor pool offer different starting points for planning your trip. There is also a Christian-Jewish cultural trail with information boards in Kippenheim and Schmieheim. If you are looking for a hotel in Kippenheim, you can coordinate your travel dates with the focus of your stay.

Culture and history

Information boards are installed at historic buildings and sights in Kippenheim. The Christian-Jewish cultural trail is also marked with boards. They introduce the Jewish and Christian religious and ethical heritage of Kippenheim and Schmieheim. Together, this information offers starting points for exploring the architectural and cultural history of the towns.

The former Kippenheim synagogue is a Neo-Romanesque building that was inaugurated in 1852 and has been a listed monument since the 1980s. Visits are possible on Sundays from May to September; guided tours are available on request. Check the opening details before you travel, as they may change.

The historic church in Kippenheim was originally a Romanesque choir-tower church. Its tower dates from the late 12th century; the nave and polygonal eastern choir date from 1501. The Maria Frieden Chapel was built in 1946 on the Hohbühl, in a wine-growing area. The different periods of construction offer those interested in culture various historical points of connection.

Hiking and cycling

In the municipal forest, a 23.8-kilometer hiking route is divided into four signposted sections. Keep an eye on the signs along the way, as they may change. The Grand Circular Route is 15 kilometers long and passes through the forests around Schmieheim to the area of the 428-meter-high Heidenkopf. The route is estimated to take around six hours; local conditions may affect the duration. Take this time frame into account when planning your day.

There is also a specific route for a mountain biking tour: the tour around Schmieheim is seven kilometers long and considered suitable for beginner mountain bikers. In Schmieheim, cyclists can stop at inns, seasonal wine taverns, and wineries. As businesses and opening hours may change, it is advisable to check current opening times before stopping.

Plan for seasonal activities

Kippenheim outdoor pool is a seasonal facility. It has a 40-meter swimming pool with a non-swimmer area. Check the opening arrangements for your travel dates before visiting.

The different conditions may influence your choice of travel dates: the former synagogue is open to visitors on Sundays from May to September, the Grand Circular Route is estimated to take around six hours, and the outdoor pool is seasonal. This lets you prioritize culture, hiking, cycling, or a visit to the outdoor pool to suit your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Biberach, Zell Am Harmersbach, Hornberg, Wolfach, Schuttertal, Durbach, Rust, Hausach

See the overview of the wider region: Ortenaukreis.