Discover Irndorf

To plan your stay in Irndorf, you can focus on three themes: the protected landscape of Irndorfer Hardt, hiking trails of varying lengths, and religious art at St. Peter’s. Eichfelsen and Felsengarten add to the area’s natural appeal. This makes it easy to tailor your trip to specific landscape, trail and cultural interests.

The landscape of Irndorfer Hardt and Eichfelsen

Irndorfer Hardt, also known as Irrendorfer Hardt, is a nature reserve and has been part of the Upper Danube Nature Park since 1992. The plateau, which covers around 103 hectares, lies northwest of the village of Irndorf. It is almost level and karstified, and is used as grassland. Thanks to its species diversity, Irndorfer Hardt is an important nature reserve in the Freiburg administrative district. Ground frost is possible there in every month of the year.

At Eichfelsen, the landscape meets a striking limestone cliff: its walls are over 70 metres high, and from there you can look out over the young Danube’s breakthrough valley. Irndorfer Felsengarten is located close to Eichfelsen. It was created in 1997 and 1998. Around 100 plant species can be discovered there without entering sensitive areas. Alongside the cliff, the rock garden therefore offers a distinct focus on plant life.

Choose hiking trails by length

A circular trail from Eichfelsenhalle towards Eichfelsen and back to the village is about 2 kilometres long. It is cleared and can be walked; seasonal trail conditions may vary. Check local conditions before setting out.

For longer walks, Irndorf has five designated local circular hiking trails: No. 1 is 16.56 kilometres long, No. 2 is 5.09 kilometres, No. 3 is 9.74 kilometres, No. 4 is 7.75 kilometres and No. 5 is 4.61 kilometres. This ranges from the shortest trail, No. 5, to the longest circuit, No. 1. The different trail lengths make it easy to compare options when planning a shorter or longer route. Check local conditions before hiking.

The Beuron Way of St. James also passes through Irndorf. Its route runs from Nusplingen via Bärenthal and Irndorf to Beuron. This provides another named route to choose from in addition to the local circular hiking trails. When planning, you can compare the circular trails by their stated lengths and consider the pilgrimage route as a separate option.

Winter and church art

In winter, groomed cross-country ski trails are available in the landscape around Irndorf for skiers of all ages. This offers a different way to experience the landscape than hiking. Snow and trail conditions may vary; check them in advance if you are planning a cross-country ski outing. The possibility of ground frost at Irndorfer Hardt in every month of the year is a distinct landscape condition and is not limited to winter.

St. Peter’s Church adds a cultural dimension. Its tower is 46 metres high. The church’s furnishings include a Gothic crucifix, a Pietà from the old church, a reliquary shrine for the veneration of the Good Beth of Reute, and a “Mary of Victory.” The tower and the named works of art give a visit to the church its own architectural and religious focus alongside Irndorf’s nature and hiking themes.

When planning your trip, you can weigh up different interests: the plateau and limestone cliff, a local circuit chosen by distance, the pilgrimage route, seasonal cross-country skiing, or the art at St. Peter’s.

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