The Nonnenmattweiher combines a distinctive landscape feature with a remarkable story of how it came to be. At an elevation of 913 metres, it is one of the highest still bodies of water in the Black Forest. It was artificially dammed in the early 18th century. In the process, part of the waterlogged cirque floor broke away, forming a floating peat island. Its elevation, water and island make the pond a clearly defined nature destination for a trip focused on taking a closer look at the landscape.
Landscape and trails
Several species of peat moss grow on the peat island, along with hare's-tail cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum), cranberry (Vacinium oxycoccos) and round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia). Which plants can be seen at a given time may vary by season. The pond therefore offers a focus on both its origins and the plant life of the peat island.
A footpath runs around the moor; swimming is permitted in the far section. Check the information about swimming on site. The Nonnenmattweiher thus offers two distinct visitor experiences: a path around the moor and the designated swimming area in the far section.
Another nature highlight lies in Neuenweg: the pollarded beech there is very old and has grown very wide. Together with the pond, it shows that nature in Kleines Wiesental is not limited to a single type of landscape.
Historic places in Tegernau
The Museumswirtschaft Zur Krone in Tegernau includes a historic inn parlour with a side room, an old “Chuchi” (kitchen) with a vaulted cellar, a historic ballroom, sleeping chambers in the attic and a “Schisshüsli” (privy) dating from 1901. The names and variety of rooms offer a concrete glimpse into the historic furnishings of the building.
Tegernau Church also has a historical description: a description from 1935 called it a small “Wälderkirchlein” (little church of the forest region) with a small bell turret. This offers a different perspective on local history from the rooms of the Museumswirtschaft: here, the focus is on the church as it was described at the time; there, on the historic interior.
Different scales for walks and hikes
The Black Forest Association Kleines Wiesental maintains 240 kilometres of the Yellow Route in Kleines Wiesental. This figure and the footpath around the moor refer to different scales: the figure describes the Yellow Route maintained by the association, while the path at the pond is a specific loop around the moor.
Lörrach as a wider travel destination
As a wider travel destination, Lörrach lies in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, in the Markgräflerland region, directly on the Swiss border and close to the neighbouring city of Basel. The Dreiländermuseum Lörrach has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the city and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments created by renowned sculptors. The weekly market is another longstanding feature of the city: it has been held since 1403.
The Burghof Lörrach's cultural programme includes singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children's theatre. The Burghof Lörrach GmbH also organises the international STIMMEN Festival every year. If you would like to include these events in your travel plans, check the specific dates.
The Tüllinger Wine Trail offers another perspective. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, it connects the Riehen Wine Trail with the Weil Wine Trail. The connected wine trails on Tüllinger Berg pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards, including the “Riehener Schlipfer”, “Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen”, “Weiler Schlipf”, “Haltinger Stiege” and “Ötlinger Sonnhole” vineyard sites. The Tüllinger Wine Trail offers views over the Wiesental and Rhine valleys and insights into the work of winegrowers throughout the year.
Discover more destinations: Neuenweg, Wies, Elbenschwand, Raich, Wieslet, Sallneck, BĂĽrchau, Aitern.
Go to the wider travel overview: Lörrach.
