In Auggen, the history of winegrowing, tastings and several circular trails come together. If you are planning a stay, you can choose between short routes near the Steinacker forest car park, longer routes starting at the town hall square, and insights into winegrowing. There is also a train stop and a bus route to help you plan locally.
Winegrowing and village history
The cultivation of vines in the hamlets of Hach and Zizingen in Auggen is documented as far back as the 8th century. Hach is also home to the Schmidlin mineral gallery and gemstone-cutting workshop. Minerals and fluorescent stones are on display there; visits are possible by prior arrangement. Confirm the arrangements before your visit.
Auggen’s Kreuz Church also offers a tangible connection to the town’s history: it was built in the Weinbrenner style from spring 1832 to 1835. The Auggen winegrowers’ festival has been a fixture of village life for decades. The local wine tradition thus stretches from historical records of vine cultivation to a festival rooted in village life.
Choose trails by length and theme
Two routes with different destinations are available for a shorter loop near the Steinacker forest car park. The 1.5-kilometre Steinacker Loop Trail 1 follows Mauchenerweg and Pfeifenholzweg to the Celtic cult site. The 1.2-kilometre Steinacker Loop Trail 2 follows Pfeifenholzweg past Vogesenblick and Egelbrunnen. The information on length and route gives you a concrete basis for comparison, but does not indicate how long the walk will take.
The 3.5-kilometre forest nature trail also starts at the Steinacker forest car park. Around 50 panels on the wine trail cover the history, structure and care of winegrowing, as well as the grape varieties grown in Auggen. If you are more interested in the vineyards’ landscape, you can combine these themes with the Markgräfler Wiiwegles route, which passes directly through Auggen. Check the condition of the trails before setting out.
Two longer routes start at the town hall square. The 6.5-kilometre North Loop passes through the hamlet of Hach. The South Loop is 8.5 kilometres long and runs through the Schäf vineyard area and Steinacker Forest before returning to the outskirts of Auggen. The two routes therefore differ both in length and in the landscapes they pass through. Use these specific features to decide which route fits your day.
Discover wine and sparkling wine
The winegrowers’ cooperative, wineries and sparkling wine cellar in Auggen invite visitors to wine and sparkling wine tastings; wines from the Schäf and Letten vineyards are mentioned. Check the providers’ information before planning a visit. Another option is the Noah Tour through Auggen: wine hiking guide Albert Gamb welcomes guests at the Winzerkeller Auggener Schäf eG with a glass of sparkling wine and leads them along a varied route with enjoyable stops. The tour combines stories with the legend of Noah, the first winemaker. Ask the provider for information about dates and booking options.
Getting here and the wider region
Auggen has a train stop with a ticket machine; bus route 264, the South Circular Route, also serves the town. Check timetables and current services with the transport operator before deciding how to travel. Many places in the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination can be reached by train. The free KONUS guest card provides free travel on local trains and buses throughout the Black Forest.
Discover more destinations: Ballrechten-Dottingen, Eichstetten Am Kaiserstuhl, Sölden, Ehrenkirchen, Breitnau, Pfaffenweiler, Schallstadt, Stegen.
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