The Pilgrimage Church of the Coronation of Mary, the trails of the Rench Valley and local culinary offerings give Lautenbach several distinctive travel highlights.
Culture: Pilgrimage Church of the Coronation of Mary
The Pilgrimage Church of the Coronation of Mary was built between 1471 and 1488 as a successor building over an older pilgrimage site. Its structure remains unchanged, and almost all of its original furnishings have been preserved. The three winged altarpieces are particularly striking and are regarded as outstanding works of their era. The building’s history, architecture and furnishings thus form a focused cultural highlight. Those interested in sacred art can make this a priority when deciding to visit Lautenbach.
Exploring the Rench Valley
Lautenbach is one of the destinations in the Rench Valley holiday region. The region is associated with orchards, vineyards, forests and the open highlands of the Black Forest, as well as hiking, mountain biking and paragliding. In Lautenbach, activities include hiking in the Black Forest highlands and cycling and mountain biking on local routes. The Rench Valley has around 800 kilometres of hiking and cycling trails; one of its circular routes is the Lautenbach Hexensteig.
The Teufelsteig is a themed trail that follows the Höllwald Devil and other historical and scenic highlights of the Rench Valley. The Mara the Ladybird Adventure Trail is dedicated to exploring the ladybird’s habitat. The trails have different focuses: one centres on a character and historical and scenic themes, while the other explores a habitat.
Summer and relaxation in Lautenbach
In summer, the Rench is a play area for children and adults. Lautenbach also has small parks for relaxation and a foot-wading pool. These offer a chance to take a relaxed break alongside hiking and cycling. The play area by the Rench is specifically a summer attraction.
Local produce and the Vesperwanderung food hike
Farm shops and direct-selling producers offer fresh produce, fruit brandies and liqueurs. The Vesperwanderung includes a Black Forest breakfast, a traditional snack platter at Zum Fiesemichel and a sweet finale at Sonnenhof. The menu may change with the seasons. Lautenbach’s microclimate is also considered favourable for some of the first strawberries of the year.
The wider setting: Ortenaukreis
Ortenaukreis lies between the Rhine and the Black Forest. This wider area has 23 nature reserves covering around 3,110 hectares in total; they extend from the Rhine plain to the higher elevations of the Black Forest. This offers a broader perspective alongside the attractions of Lautenbach and the Rench Valley holiday region.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay in Lautenbach, you can start by choosing your main focus: will your stay centre on the pilgrimage church and its furnishings, hiking and cycling, or local produce and the Vesperwanderung food hike? This makes choosing a destination more straightforward, without requiring you to combine all the themes into a set itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald, Oberharmersbach, Lahr/Schwarzwald, Ichenheim, Achern, Ringsheim, Oberkirch, Durbach
For the broader travel overview: Ortenaukreis.
