In Hohenfels, you can choose different focuses for your trip: the Waltere Moor and lake landscape, hiking trails with marked routes, or cultural events at the Lebensraum-Garten. The history of the castle is also part of the town’s character. Which of these topics interests you most can help guide your plans for a getaway and your choice of accommodation in Hohenfels.
Waltere Moor and Lake Landscape
The Waltere Moor nature reserve lies on the northwestern edge of the Hohenfels district and borders the Schwackenreuter Seen nature reserve. It is situated in a shallow depression at an elevation of about 630 metres above sea level. The area includes wet woodland as well as smaller treeless marsh meadows and dry grassland. These different habitats give a tangible impression of the landscape diversity of the protected area.
The Waltere Moor covers about 95 hectares. Around two thirds lie within the Hohenfels district, with the remainder in the Sauldorf district in the Sigmaringen district. The protected area thus extends beyond the Hohenfels district. At the boundary between MĂĽhlingen and Hohenfels, on the southwestern edge of the lake landscape, an information board and viewing platform offer an overview of the watershed and the lake landscape.
Culture and History in Hohenfels
From 1931 to 2017, a branch of Salem boarding school was housed at Hohenfels Castle. This clearly defined period is part of the castle’s history and provides a historical point of reference alongside the town’s landscape and hiking themes.
A series of events takes place each year during the summer months at the Lebensraum-Garten Hohenfels. The programme includes concerts, readings, themed events and children’s theatre. Events are held in the willow pavilion or outdoors. As individual dates vary, it is worth checking the event schedule for your travel dates. This lets you plan your stay around a cultural event without assuming that a particular programme will be available on a specific day.
Hiking Trails and Landmarks
The Hegau Way of St James crosses the Hohenfels area, passes Sattelöse in Liggersdorf and continues southwest to Mindersdorf. It passes St. Laurentius and Oswald Parish Church and follows the Steig in Deutwang to Ursaul. The described route therefore includes several specific place names and a named landmark to help with planning. Check the route details before setting out on a hike.
The Meßkirch–Lake Constance long-distance hiking trail, maintained by the Black Forest Association and the Swabian Alb Association, also runs through Hohenfels; it is marked with a blue diamond. Another hiking route starts at the car park for the Hohenfels natural swimming pool in Kalkofen. At the edge of the forest, you can enjoy a view of Hohenfels Castle and the Hegau landscape. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.
Additional Topics in the Wider Konstanz Destination
The wider Konstanz destination offers further landscape, cultural and transport-related attractions. The well-signposted 53-kilometre SeeGang premium hiking trail connects Ăśberlingen and Konstanz and passes through the Lake Constance district and the Konstanz district. The RadgenussRouten cycling routes on the western shore of Lake Constance pass through the most beautiful landscapes in the Konstanz district and combine nature, culture and regional highlights.
The Mainau Island Butterfly House is home to up to 120 different butterfly species and subspecies from tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Asia. The 4/13 and 13/4 ring bus routes between Konstanz train station and the districts of Litzelstetten, Wallhausen, Dingelsdorf and Dettingen stop near the entrance to Mainau Island; check the current timetable before travelling. Overnight guests in 14 participating towns receive the BODENSEECARD WEST at check-in. It provides free travel within the Konstanz district as far as Stein am Rhein and Ăśberlingen, as well as a 20% discount on Untersee boat trips and reduced museum admission. If you plan to use the card, check in advance whether your accommodation is in one of the participating towns.
Discover more destinations: Mindersdorf, Liggersdorf, MĂĽhlingen, Rielasingen-Worblingen, Eigeltingen, Singen, Konstanz, Tengen.
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