Weisenbach tram stop is the starting point for two different options on the Weisenbach Trail: one stage starts and ends there, and the challenging circular route also begins there. Latschigbad, Wendelinus Chapel and local traditions offer further activities during your stay. You can tailor your plans to your own interests by choosing between hiking, swimming and cultural events.
Hiking and Latschigbad
The stage of the Weisenbach Trail on the left bank of the Murg starts and ends at Weisenbach tram stop. The Weisenbach Trail on the right bank of the Murg, which opened in 2024, is a challenging circular route for hikers in good physical condition and also starts at the stop. This gives you a choice between a stage with a fixed start and finish point and a demanding circular route. The two options are clearly distinct, so you can choose your hike based on your fitness and the level of challenge you’re looking for. Shortly before reaching the end of the route on the right bank, you can cool off at Latschigbad Weisenbach.
Latschigbad has a 50-metre swimming pool with a diving tower, a non-swimmer pool with a water slide, and a paddling pool for small children. There is also a shaded sandpit and well-maintained play equipment for young children. The facilities range from swimming to paddling. Check the current opening hours before planning a visit for a swim.
Chapel and local traditions
Wendelinus Chapel in Weisenbach was first mentioned in Eberstein documents in 1404 and underwent major renovation in 2014. The two dates mark different historical milestones: an early documentary mention and a later major renovation.
Recurring traditions are also part of the town’s cultural life. Weisenbach holds a carnival parade every year during the carnival season. During Holy Week, groups of boys and girls walk through Weisenbach, keeping alive the traditional custom of making noise with wooden rattles, clappers or ratchets. These traditions take place at different times of the year. If you’re planning to visit specifically for a parade or the rattling tradition, check the dates for your travel period.
Local history room and Stuben evenings
The local history room opened in 1999 in a former tithe barn and hosts changing exhibitions at irregular intervals. Check what is currently on display before your visit, as there is no fixed schedule.
The Stuben evenings, held annually in Weisenbach and Au in alternate years, are part of the yearly programme. They feature a traditional farmhouse supper, Moschd and regional dialect poets. These evenings bring together regional food and dialect, alongside the town’s historical and seasonal themes. If you’re planning to attend a Stuben evening, check both the date and the venue.
A cultural attraction in the wider destination of Rastatt
In the wider destination of Rastatt, the town museum is housed in a Baroque city palace opposite the residential palace. Its permanent exhibitions explore Rastatt’s history over the past 300 years, as well as its prehistoric and early history. The museum complements Weisenbach’s local themes with another focus on cultural history in the destination of Rastatt.
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