Discover Höchenschwand

For a hotel stay in Höchenschwand, you can focus on different things: themed trails, local art history and outdoor activities. The municipality is located in the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve. Legends, wolves, forest animals and Black Forest ham are the focus of various trails; there is also an observation tower, a museum and activities in the town centre and on the outskirts. The Ham Trail follows in the footsteps of Black Forest ham, a well-known symbol of the Black Forest; the Wildlife Trail was specially created for children, who can discover various forest animals along the way.

Hiking trails by theme and length

The Höchenschwand Legends Trail is a circular route of around 9 km with 11 stops. It introduces children to various legends and provides adults with historical information. This means that stories for children and historical information for adults come together along the trail.

On the almost 22 km-long Wolf Trail, hikers can learn about wolves. The route runs from Waldshut-Tiengen through districts of the municipality of Weilheim to Höchenschwand and symbolises the path taken by wolves migrating back from Switzerland. In a direct comparison of lengths, the Wolf Trail is longer than the Legends Trail, which is around 9 km long. The themes also differ: the wolf takes centre stage on one trail, while the other focuses on legends and historical information. The approximate length and the subject matter therefore both provide a practical basis for choosing between the two trails.

The therapeutic climate hiking trails in Höchenschwand have been physiologically and therapeutically assessed; their exertion levels are graded, among other factors, according to trail length and gradient. Alongside the theme, this gives you another factor to consider when comparing routes. The Ham Trail follows in the footsteps of Black Forest ham, a well-known symbol of the Black Forest. The Wildlife Trail was specially created for children, who can discover various forest animals along the way. The trail themes thus range from wolves and forest animals to a well-known Black Forest speciality.

Views and outdoor activities

The Rothaus-Zäpfle Tower at the nature sports centre offers panoramic views, adding a viewpoint to the themed trails. In Höchenschwand town centre, there is a playground next to the mini-golf course near the Haus des Gastes. On the outskirts, there are two public barbecue areas: one by the cross-country ski trail lodge and one at the Kreuzstein hiking car park. Weather-related restrictions on fires may apply at the barbecue areas.

The Waldfreibad Häusern/Höchenschwand outdoor swimming pool is also nearby. It is located in a wooded area on the B 500 between Häusern and Höchenschwand. If you are planning a visit, check beforehand whether the pool is currently open. This distinguishes it from activities in the town without suggesting that it is located in Höchenschwand itself.

Artists’ history at the Malerhäusel

Christian Gotthard Hirsch’s Malerhäusel was both his home and his workplace in Höchenschwand. The Malerhäusel Christian Gotthard Hirsch Museum offers insights into the artist’s life and work. These two aspects complement one another: the museum focuses both on the place where Hirsch lived and worked and on his artistic output. If you are planning a museum visit, please check the current opening hours in advance.

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