Ühlingen-Birkendorf offers several clearly distinct highlights: a network of hiking trails, the Schwarzahalden Bannwald forest and places and events with a cultural connection. If you are looking for accommodation in Ühlingen-Birkendorf, first consider which of these interests you want to shape your stay. Hikes, the local carnival tradition, sacred sites and concerts appeal to different interests; they do not have to be combined into a single itinerary.
Hiking Trails and Wayfinding
The municipality of Ühlingen-Birkendorf has a network of hiking trails spanning more than 180 km, including about 117 km of circular routes. If you are looking for a loop route, the stated proportion of circular trails is a useful guide. Destination signage was completed in 2020. It helps hikers and cyclists find their way, indicates both nearby and more distant destinations, and gives distances in kilometres. This is useful if you want to consider different destinations before setting out on a hike or bike ride.
Schwarzahalden Bannwald: Forest and Guided Tour
The Schwarzahalden Bannwald is a forest covering more than 4 km² and is part of the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve, recognised by UNESCO in 2017. The Ühlingen-Birkendorf municipal area also includes 93 hectares of state forest. There is a guided tour for a closer look at the forest: it covers about 5 km on narrow, sometimes steep paths and takes around three hours. Trail conditions are just as important to plan for as the duration. Check the current guided tour arrangements before making this tour a firm part of your plans.
Chapel, Museum and Concert Series
The Ölberg Chapel beneath the sacristy is accessible from outside and is dedicated to the Agony of Christ. The Ühlingen Narrenhüsli offers a different cultural focus: the museum features figures associated with the local carnival tradition. If you are interested in sacred sites, the chapel offers a point of interest; if you would like to learn more about the carnival tradition, the Narrenhüsli is home to the museum dedicated to it. Check current access arrangements before visiting.
Music is also part of the local cultural scene: “Kultur im Treppenwinkel” is a concert series held in the Baroque staircase of the Provostry of St. Leodegar in Riedern. The venue is a specific feature of the series. If you would like to include it in your trip, check the current dates in advance.
Festivals and Other Local Attractions
The Wassertretbeckenfest is held every year in Hürrlingen. The Hürrlingen fire brigade and the HüRi carnival association take turns organising the festival each year. If you would like to plan your stay around the festival, check the exact date; future editions may vary.
The digital Ühlingen village rally is aimed at a clearly defined group: families with children aged six and over. It starts at the town hall in Ühlingen. Check in advance whether the digital rally is currently available.
A water-treading facility with a park-like green space was built in Hürrlingen in 1982. The year provides historical context for its construction; before visiting, it is advisable to check local conditions.
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For the regional travel overview: Waldshut.
