Malterdingen combines an almost town-like appearance with winegrowing and the “Augenweide” panoramic trail. This gives you several focal points during your stay: Renaissance architecture and ecclesiastical art, a network of routes with panels about mountain peaks and local history, and walks through the vineyards.

Townscape and architectural history

The Renaissance town houses feature oriel windows, medieval vaulted cellars and a stair tower. The oriel windows and stair tower shape the buildings, while the medieval cellars represent an older period. The Evangelical parish church adds to the architectural history with uncovered frescoes and a Baroque organ. The half-timbered gatehouse is considered a landmark associated with the former town fortifications. The town houses, ecclesiastical art and gatehouse reveal different aspects of the town’s history. If you are interested in architecture, Malterdingen offers several specific themes rather than just one architectural feature.

Augenweide, vineyards and cycling routes

The “Augenweide” panoramic trail was created in 2016 to mark the village’s 1,000th anniversary. Along the panoramic routes, five panels identify mountain peaks; eleven themed panels explore local history. The network also includes the Baden dialect quiz “Weisch Bscheid?”, including in the southern section. In addition to guiding visitors through the landscape, the Augenweide therefore explores local history and the Baden dialect. Malterdingen is also a starting point for walks through the vineyards. Signposted cycling routes lead through the Breisgau and the Kaiserstuhl. For planning purposes, these options suit different interests: the panels and dialect quiz shape the themed trail, the vineyards are the focus of the walks, and the signposted routes are useful for planning cycling trips.

Winegrowing and regional culture

Red wine production in Malterdingen was first documented in 1285. Pinot Noir is grown on 55 percent of Malterdingen’s vineyard area. The municipality provides an overview of wineries in Malterdingen and the surrounding area. As the listed businesses may change, check the overview before planning a specific visit. The historical date and the figure for Pinot Noir provide two different points of reference for understanding local winegrowing.

The district of Emmendingen offers a broader perspective on cycling and walking trips. The district has 900 kilometers of cycling and hiking trails, including 250 kilometers of signposted routes; its hiking network also comprises 800 kilometers of trails and walking routes. The Hochburg is another cultural attraction in the district of Emmendingen: it was first mentioned in writing in 1161 and is one of the largest castle complexes in Baden. A museum run by the association for the preservation of Hochburg Castle Ruins, as well as guided tours, complement the site. Check specific tour dates before visiting. The Kandel is also part of the regional landscape: at 1,242 meters, it is the highest mountain in the district of Emmendingen. This helps distinguish Malterdingen’s local highlights from the district-wide cultural and landscape attractions.

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For the broader travel overview: Emmendingen.