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  • Lörrach in the border triangle Germany-France-Switzerland
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Lörrach

Welcome to Lörrach, a destination in the district of Lörrach, Germany. The town lies on the southern edge of the Black Forest and borders Switzerland and France. This geographical location makes it an ideal starting point for day trips to these neighbouring countries.

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Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Over the western heights of Lörrach
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m

The hike from Lörrach via the Rötteln castle ruins and the Tüllinger Höhe offers a magnificent panoramic view from the southern Black Forest over ...

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from Schwarzwaldverein Lörrach, Fritz Ziereisen / Walter Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 370 m

The penultimate stage on the quality hiking trail Westweg of the Schwarzwaldverein opens wide views into the Triregio between France, Germany and ...

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from Schwarzwaldverein Kandern / Walter Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Lörrach to the Rötteln castle ruins
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 132 m
Descent 132 m

The Rötteln castle ruins are the landmark of the city of Lörrach. You can quickly hike up and enjoy beautiful views from the towers.

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from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 360 m

From Kandern, the Westweg initially accompanies us before the Interregio hiking trail branches off to the east near Burg Rötteln shortly before ...

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from Walter Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m

The cross-border hike from the canton of Basel Stadt to Lörrach offers cultural and historical highlights.

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 138.9 km
Duration 10:47 h
Ascent 1,131 m
Descent 1,199 m

By bicycle on a historic route through the Markgräflerland and the Breisgau.

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from Felix Odebrecht,   Badenweiler
Long Distance Hiking · Baden-Wurttemberg
Main-Neckar-Rhine Trail (HW3)
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 560.3 km
Duration 158:00 h
Ascent 12,080 m
Descent 11,948 m

The Main-Neckar-Rhine Trail is one of the main hiking trails of the Swabian Alb Association and runs from the northeast of Baden-Württemberg to ...

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Southern Black Forest
Black Forest Cycle Route Stage 6 Wiedener Eck - Lörrach
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 69.7 km
Duration 8:15 h
Ascent 1,185 m
Descent 1,894 m

Ascent from Wiedener Eck to Lückle, then relaxed cycling to Oberböllen. Ascent and descent to Neuenweg and from there to Egerten, partly steep uphill.

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from Werner Hillmann / Gunter Schön,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Bicycle Rides · The Black Forest
RadTourenFinder Lörrach Tour 2: Rund um Basel
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 27.6 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 71 m
Descent 71 m

This easy and flat tour leads through three countries in a wide arc around Basel. It crosses the Rhine twice.

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from Schwarzwald Tourismus GmbH,   Black Forest Tourism Agency GmbH
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Hike to the Rötteln castle ruins
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.3 km
Duration 2:02 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 161 m

Through the Grütt Landscape Park (also Grüttpark), where the 1983 state garden show took place, to the Rötteln castle ruins and back.

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from Stefan Schultz,   Community
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Lörrach is known for its picturesque landscapes, charming villages and historic towns. One of the city's main attractions is the Dreiländereck - a place where Germany, France and Switzerland meet. Here you can take photos or simply enjoy the breathtaking view of three different countries.

Another highlight of Lörrach are the cultural events such as the Stimmen Festival or the Heimattage Festival. The Stimmen Festival attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year and offers an impressive display of different musical genres from pop to jazz.

If you're looking for culinary experiences, be sure to try local specialities such as Maultaschen (a type of Swabian dish) or Spätzle. Wine lovers will also get their money's worth here: wine growing has a long tradition here.

For outdoor activities there are many possibilities: Hiking through the Black Forest in summer or skiing in winter; cycling along the Rhine; swimming in the nearby lakes or rivers - all this can be experienced here! If it rains, we recommend a visit to the Vitra Design Museum with its numerous innovative exhibitions.

The best thing about Lörrach, however, is its friendly and hospitable atmosphere. The locals are proud of their town and are happy to welcome visitors. If you are looking for a destination that offers a perfect mix of culture, nature and culinary delights, then Lörrach is definitely worth a visit! Don't miss the opportunity to visit this charming town - our Travel Guide is here to help!

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