In Sexau, marked hiking trails and viticulture come together in a particularly vivid way: the Räbhisliwäg starts in the town centre and leads through the viticultural landscape. There are also trails with different planning details and historical sites such as Hochburg, between Emmendingen and Sexau. You can plan your stay around whether you are most interested in a themed hike, a particular route length or cultural history.

Hiking Trails with Different Planning Details

Sexau has nearly 50 kilometres of marked hiking trails. The Räbhisliwäg starts in the town centre and takes about 80 minutes. This themed trail leads through Sexau’s viticultural landscape; 13 information boards explain viticulture in Sexau. For planning, you have a specific starting point, an approximate duration and a clear thematic focus. Signposting and conditions may change independently, so check them before your hike.

The Panoramaweg starts at Allmendbuck and is about 10.6 kilometres long. The two trails offer different planning details: an approximate duration is given for the Räbhisliwäg, and an approximate distance for the Panoramaweg. These figures answer different questions and should not be read as a direct comparison of how long the routes take. When choosing, consider whether a time or distance estimate would be more useful for your hiking day.

Viticulture in Sexau

Blauer Spätburgunder is the main grape variety grown in Sexau. Sexau wines are available from the Winzergenossenschaft Buchholz|Sexau. This means you can explore viticulture during your stay in two ways: the Räbhisliwäg provides information along the route, and Sexau wines can be purchased from the cooperative. If you plan to make a purchase, check the current sales arrangements in advance, as they may change.

Hochburg and Mining History

The medieval ruins of Hochburg, one of Baden’s largest castle complexes, lie between Emmendingen and Sexau. They can be visited year-round until nightfall. If you plan a visit, allow time accordingly and check the current visiting arrangements in advance.

Another historical site is the Caroline mine, a silver mine near Sexau. It is associated with the extensive mining activity in the Freiamt-Sexau area between 1200 and 1530. Together, these sites illustrate different historical themes: the medieval castle complex on the one hand, and silver mining in the wider Freiamt-Sexau area on the other.

The Wider Region

For a broader perspective beyond Sexau, the Emmendingen district offers a larger scale: its hiking and touring network covers 800 kilometres. The district also has 900 kilometres of cycle routes, including 250 kilometres of signposted routes. These figures apply to the district; nearly 50 kilometres of marked hiking trails is the figure for Sexau. This distinguishes local route information from the wider regional network without treating them as the same trails.

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