Discover Schwörstadt through two distinct themes: dated milestones in the town’s history and paths through the landscape along the Rhine and the Dinkelberg. You can plan your trip around whether you are mainly interested in cultural history or want to spend time outdoors.
Outdoor Swimming Pool and the Rhine
The outdoor swimming pool on the Rhine is right beside the river and has a large sunbathing lawn. The facilities include areas for swimmers and non-swimmers, as well as a paddling area for small children. Check the current operating status and access arrangements before planning a visit. The layout of the facilities may change during renovation work.
Heidenstein, Castle and Church History
In 1951, Heidenstein was entered in the register of historic monuments as a cultural monument of particular significance. The site was redesigned in 1995/96 and fitted with explanatory information boards. Boards may be updated or replaced, so bear this in mind if you plan to make them a fixed part of your visit. Another historic landmark is the present-day castle in Schwörstadt, built in 1834.
Church history can also be traced through various dates. The parish of St. Clemens in Schwörstadt is recorded in 1246. A priest of St. Pelagius Church in Dossenbach is documented in 1247. The former parish church in Schwörstadt was demolished in 1849/52 and replaced by a new building at a different location. A new Protestant church was completed in Dossenbach in 1855. These milestones represent different developments; each year refers to the event mentioned.
Hiking and the Landscape Along the Rhine
The Schwörstadt hiking trail network includes forest sections and viewpoints and takes in the Rhine and the Dinkelberg. A cross-border hiking trail over the Ryburg-Schwörstadt power station opened in summer 2000. The crossing at the power station is open year-round to pedestrians and cyclists. Before setting out, check whether any temporary operational restrictions apply.
In the wider Schwörstadt area, the concession area of the Ryburg-Schwörstadt power station extends for 13.5 kilometres along each bank of the Rhine. The riverside landscapes provide a place to relax for hikers, anglers and people interested in nature. This makes for a different focus when planning your visit than the dated cultural sites: here, the emphasis is on the landscape and spending time by the river. The hiking trail network adds forests and viewpoints to this perspective.
Lörrach as a Separate Regional Point of Interest
The wider destination of Lörrach offers other, distinct cultural and landscape themes. Lörrach is in the Markgräflerland region in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, right on the Swiss border and close to the neighboring city of Basel. The Three Countries Museum in Lörrach has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square meters. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the city and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments by renowned sculptors.
The Burghof Lörrach’s cultural program includes singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theater. Burghof Lörrach GmbH organizes the international STIMMEN Festival each year. Lörrach’s weekly market has been held since 1403. These attractions offer a different focus from Schwörstadt’s landscape and history themes and should be understood as a separate point of interest in Lörrach.
The wine trails on Tüllinger Berg are also part of Lörrach. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, the Tüllinger Wine Trail connects the Riehen Wine Trail with the Weiler Wine Trail. Together, the connected trails pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards, including the wine-growing areas “Riehener Schlipfer,” “Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen,” “Weiler Schlipf,” “Haltinger Stiege” and “Ötlinger Sonnhole.” Along the way, there are views of the Wiesental and Rhine valleys; the wine trail also offers insights into the work of local winegrowers throughout the year.
Discover more destinations: Hasel, Steinen, Lörrach, Tunau, Schopfheim, Aitern, Eimeldingen, Schallbach.
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