Wieden is situated in a side valley between the Black Forest peaks of Feldberg and Belchen. Hiking trails, mountain biking routes and seasonal winter activities give your trip a variety of focuses. Practical details can help with your planning: a circular trail in the Wiedener Weidberge that takes about an hour, long-distance and themed trails, and winter activities whose availability depends on conditions and the season.
Landscape and trails in Wieden
Wieden is in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park and the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve. The Wiedener Weidberge protected area lies within the core area of the Feldberg-Belchen-Upper Wiesental nature conservation project. It is considered a cultural landscape with a high diversity of species. A circular trail in the Wiedener Weidberge takes about an hour; local conditions may affect whether it is accessible. This makes it possible to enjoy a walk and take in the distinctive landscape without setting aside a whole day for hiking.
Hikes and mountain biking routes
Wieden offers several types of trails for longer outings. The Belchensteig is a circular trail that starts at Wiedener Eck. Wieden also lies directly on the Westweg: the 11th stage of the western variant leads from Wiedener Eck via Belchen towards Kandern. These two route descriptions can help you find your way, but refer to different tours.
The extensive network of hiking trails at the foot of Belchen is complemented by the Kneipp hiking circuit and the themed trails “Mining in the Wiedner Valley” and “The church path from Wieden to Schönau.” The selection ranges from a loop at Wiedener Eck to trails with a distinctive local theme. If you would rather go mountain biking than walk, Wieden has routes that combine wide forest tracks with narrow trails.
Winter activities
In winter, connections from Wiedener Eck lead towards the Hohtann and Notschrei cross-country skiing centres. Wieden’s seven winter hiking trails are groomed, although grooming depends on seasonal conditions. A short sledding slope for children adds to the winter activities; its use depends on snow conditions.
In winter, the Wieden Tourist Information office lends snowshoes and sleds. Rentals are subject to winter opening hours, so check them if you plan to hire equipment. For your trip planning, this means that snow conditions, trail grooming and opening hours are important factors for a winter trip, while the hiking routes can also help you find your way beyond the winter activities mentioned above.
Church and mining history
The Church of All Saints stands in the centre of Wieden, where services are held regularly. Another cultural destination is the Finstergrund visitor mine, located between Wieden and Utzenfeld. Visitors travel by the “Zügli” mine train to the mine’s points of interest. The route through the mine to the ore and mineral gallery is about 900 metres long. Guided underground tours are offered seasonally. Check visiting arrangements before you travel.
Mining in the Upper Wiesental dates back to the 13th century. Silver and lead were sought at Finstergrund; fluorite was then mined there from 1920 to 1974. This sequence gives a tangible sense of how mining changed over time, without attributing the history of the entire Upper Wiesental solely to Finstergrund.
Public transport
For holidaymakers in the Black Forest, the KONUS guest card provides free use of public transport. For your specific stay, check eligibility and the areas covered by the participating transport services. You can then take this benefit into account when choosing your accommodation and planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Steinen, Schliengen, Wittlingen, Häg-Ehrsberg, Hertingen, Weil am Rhein, Utzenfeld, Rheinfelden
For the overarching travel overview: Lörrach.
