Friedenweiler offers cultural history and natural attractions that are clearly distinct: the parish church is a former monastery church, in Rötenbach there is a connection to the violin maker Johann Straub, and from Rötenbach you can head straight into the Rötenbach Gorge. There is also a heated outdoor pool at the open-air swimming pool and a water-treading station in the Märchenwald. When planning your stay, you can decide how much weight to give to architectural history, music history, the gorge and the various water attractions.
Church and Cultural History
The parish church in Friedenweiler is a former monastery church. Its tower was rebuilt after the third fire in 1725; most of the outer walls date from around 1500. The tower and walls thus bring together different periods of construction. The church is a tangible point of interest if you would like to include the town’s architectural history alongside nature during your stay.
Another cultural connection leads to Rötenbach, a part of Friedenweiler. The violin maker Johann Straub practised his craft there; Ludwig van Beethoven played a viola made by Straub. Friedenweiler thus offers two distinct cultural points of interest: the architectural history of the parish church and a connection between local violin making and music history.
The Rötenbach Gorge as a Natural Attraction
From Rötenbach, you can head straight into the approximately 6 km-long Rötenbach Gorge. The route follows narrow paths and crosses several bridges, ending at the Wutach Gorge. This gives you the starting point, approximate length and route: Rötenbach is the starting point, the Rötenbach Gorge is the route, and the Wutach Gorge is where it ends. The distance and trail features offer practical guidance when weighing up this natural attraction alongside the cultural and historical themes of your stay.
Outdoor Pool and Water-Treading Station
The Friedenweiler open-air swimming pool has a heated outdoor pool measuring 25 m × 12.5 m. Another water attraction is located in the Märchenwald in Friedenweiler: a water-treading station. These two places offer different ways to enjoy the water, which you can consider separately depending on your interests.
More Attractions in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
Exploring the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination reveals other kinds of attractions. At Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee, it is summer all year round, with warm temperatures on all 365 days of the year; there are real palm trees and turquoise-blue water. The Galaxy waterslide universe at Badeparadies offers more than 25 attractions and water fun for all ages. At Fundorena in Feldberg, the trampoline park spans three levels. The Fundorena X Mind Arena consists of six stations; Fundorena also has its own snack bar, “Chicco’s Lounge.”
Getting Around the Region
For getting around the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination, many places in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district can be reached by train. The free KONUS guest card provides free travel on local trains and buses throughout the Black Forest. If you plan to travel by train or bus, check the specific connections to your chosen destinations before your trip and include the KONUS card in your local transport plans.
Discover more destinations: Hartheim Am Rhein, Au, Eisenbach, Staufen Im Breisgau, Ebringen, Wittnau, Heuweiler, Vogtsburg Im Kaiserstuhl.
See the full travel overview: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.
