Magyar Természetjáró Szövetség weboldalai MTSZ MTSZ térképportál Turista Magazin TuristaShop Kéktúra Gerecse50 A kéktúrázás napja
Try Pro for free
Choose a language
  • Schauenburg in the Renchtal
    Schauenburg in the Renchtal Photo: Anna-Lena Bruder, Renchtal Tourismus GmbH
  • View from the Moosturm
    View from the Moosturm Photo: Anna-Lena Bruder, Renchtal Tourismus GmbH
  • Wine Hiking in Oberkirch
    Wine Hiking in Oberkirch Photo: Anna-Lena Bruder, Renchtal Tourismus GmbH
  • Hiking in the vineyards of Oberkirch Photo: Anna-Lena Bruder, Renchtal Tourismus GmbH

Oberkirch

Welcome to Oberkirch, a charming destination in Germany's Ortenau district. This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities. You will also learn more about the most important outdoor activities with the best seasons and in which places you can do them.

4.3  (353 Ratings and reviews)

Outdooractive Editors  Verified partner 
Author of this page

Attractions in Oberkirch


Highlights

  • My Map
  • Content
  • Show images Hide images
Features
Maps and trails
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Durbacher Weinpanorama
Premium content Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 400 m
Descent 400 m

The "Durbacher Weinpanorama" is a premium route and Black Forest gourmet trail. The easy hike leads around the wine village of Durbach.

4.5
from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Durbach-Gebirg to the Mooskopf
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 511 m
Descent 511 m

Many paths lead to the tower-crowned Mooskopf, the highest elevation of the Durbach valley. A circular hike leads from the Moosdohlen hiking car ...

4
from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Bicycle Rides · The Black Forest
Offenburg bike route 1 - Along the Wine Street
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 55.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 868 m
Descent 868 m

The route goes along the Wine Street past Staufenberg Castle. Durbach is counted among the best-known wine regions and you pass many winemakers.

5
from Pro-cyCL / Professional cycling Christian Ludewig,   Stadt Offenburg
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
To the guardian of the Renchtal, the Moosturm
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate
Distance 16.9 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 730 m
Descent 730 m

On the trail of Grimmelshausen, the circular hike leads from Oberkirch-Ödsbach to the guardian of the Renchtal, the Moosturm. The ascent is ...

4.2
from Schwarzwaldverein Oberkirch / Walter Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Road Bike · The Black Forest
Renchen - Along the Rhine
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 111.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 292 m
Descent 292 m

Together, it goes through the Rhine Plain to beyond Rastatt. From there, it follows the Rhine branches to the Iffezheim Barrage. Directly on the ...

4
from Pro-cyCL / Professional cycling Christian Ludewig,   Tourismus Ortenau
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 64.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 99 m
Descent 99 m

The route goes through the Rhine Valley to Kehl. After crossing the bridge, you arrive in Strasbourg. The European city is always worth a detour!

4.5
from Pro-cyCL ®,   Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 70.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 137 m
Descent 137 m

The route takes you through the beautiful Rhine valley into the Kinzig valley to Gengenbach.

4
from Pro-cyCL ®,   Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald
Mountain Bike · Durbach
Around the Durbach valley
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult Open
Distance 37.1 km
Duration 5:41 h
Ascent 1,038 m
Descent 1,038 m

Physically demanding but breathtaking summit route to the highest point of the region, the Mooskopf.  

4.5
from Nadine Fund,   Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 359 m
Descent 236 m

The Ortenau Wine Trail opens up the foothill landscape from Gernsbach to Diersburg with its well-known wine-growing areas. Through vineyards, ...

4
from Albert Beck,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 109.8 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,773 m
Descent 1,766 m

From Kniebis it goes to Oppenau and through the most beautiful Baden wine towns to Offenburg. The route then takes you back through the depths of ...

5
from Pro-cyCL / Professional cycling Christian Ludewig,   Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald - Freudenstadt
  • My Map
  • Content
  • Show images Hide images
Features
Maps and trails
Oberkirch lies at the foot of the Black Forest amid vineyards and orchards. The town is known for its picturesque half-timbered houses and historic buildings such as Rimsingen Castle or the Old Town Hall. A walk through the old town will take you to the most beautiful places in the city.

An absolute highlight is the observation tower on the Eichelberg, from which you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. A trip to the nearby Black Forest National Park is also well worthwhile.

Culture enthusiasts should definitely visit the museum in the old town hall or enjoy one of the numerous concerts in the town hall. For gourmets, Oberkirch offers a variety of regional specialities such as tarte flambée or Baden ham.

The best times for outdoor activities are spring to autumn: hiking in the Black Forest, cycling along the Kinzig River or swimming in the outdoor pool - everyone gets their money's worth here! In bad weather, a visit to the indoor swimming pool or the cinema is recommended.

The most beautiful places in Oberkirch are undoubtedly the vineyards, especially in autumn at harvest time. Here you can not only enjoy the unique view of the Rhine valley, but also have a wine tasting at one of the numerous winegrowers.

Oberkirch is definitely worth a visit and offers something special for every taste. We hope this guide will help you plan and enjoy your stay!

Trip planning


Weather

10-day forecast

Getting there

Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Reviews

  • September 22, 2026
    Jean-Philippe
    Super parcours avec de gros dénivelés l’assistance électrique n’était pas de trop. Mais la vue en vaut le coup. Je referais mais dans le bon sens lol. Je l’ai fait en sens inverse
    ...Show more
    Challenging Variety of paths
    Written September 22, 2026
    Mountain Bike
    Scenic evening round
  • August 18, 2026
    Matthias Van de Walle
    Getranken, schnaps & 🍦!
    ...Show more
    Written August 18, 2026
    Distillery
    Busseck-Hof
  • July 26, 2026
    Klaus Fischer 
    July 26, 2026
    Einige schöne Aussichten, ansonsten eine angenehme Wanderung, das beste ist die Pause am Wanderheim.
    ...Show more
    Photo: Klaus Fischer, Community
    Photo: Klaus Fischer, Community
    Photo: Klaus Fischer, Community
    Photo: Klaus Fischer, Community
    Written July 26, 2026
  • June 09, 2026
    Martin De la Roij 
    June 09, 2026
    Eine sehr schöne Wanderung mit vielen Höhepunkte und schöne fernblicke, die Wanderung ist sehr gut zu laufen geht wohl viel bergauf und bergab aber es ist keine schwere Wanderung, wir laufen sehr viel in den Bergen aber diese Wanderung ist zu laufen mit Kindern und auch ältere Leute.
    ...Show more
    Written June 09, 2026
    Thematic Trail
    Bottenauer Vineyard Trail
  • June 07, 2026
    Matze Fe
    June 07, 2026
    Schöne, gut ausgeschilderte und nicht allzu schwere Runde die auch mit Kindern durchaus zu begehen ist. Weder sehen wir hier eine besondere konditionelle Herausforderung, noch Absturzgefahren bzw. schwer zu begehende Wege. Verstehe die Klassifizierung der Autorin hierzu nicht. Wir sind auch "nur" Freizeitwanderer und keine Alpinisten 😉
    ...Show more
    Written June 07, 2026
    Thematic Trail
    Bottenauer Vineyard Trail
  • May 25, 2026
    Wolfgang Schaible
    Angenehme nicht anstrengende Wanderung mit unzähligen schönen Ausblicken. Toll war die Burg. Am Eingang bekommt man eine Flasche gekühlten besten Riesling für 6,70. Gläser gegen Pfand. Zwei weitere Getränkehütten folgen. Eine mit riesigem Tisch, läd zum Vesper ein. Die Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen.
    ...Show more
    Photo: Wolfgang Schaible, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Schaible, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Schaible, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Schaible, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Schaible, Community
    Written May 25, 2026
  • May 09, 2026
    Stefan von Bismarck
    Eine schöne Runde
    ...Show more
    Written May 09, 2026
    Thematic Trail
    Bottenauer Vineyard Trail
  • May 03, 2026
    Stephan Eder 
    eine wirklich tolle Tour! sehr abwechslungsreich mit vielen schönen Ausblicken in den Schwarzwald oder über die Rheinebene bis hin zu den Vogesen.
    ...Show more
    Written May 03, 2026
  • May 01, 2026
    Manfred Kaiser 
    May 01, 2026
    Super Tour, So eine wunderschöne Tour haben wir noch nie gemacht. Vielen Dank.
    ...Show more
    Written May 01, 2026
  • April 26, 2026
    Petra
    April 26, 2026
    Eine wirklich schöne Wanderung mit tollen Aussichtspunkten, aber wenn sie am 4. Sonntag zwischen 14 und 16 Uhr eine Toilette und was zu essen suchen wird aus Genuss schnell Frust.
    ...Show more
    Written April 26, 2026
  • April 15, 2026
    Elke Lutz
    April 15, 2026
    Wunderschöner Weg
    ...Show more
    Photo: Elke Lutz, Community
    Written April 15, 2026
  • April 11, 2026
    Simona P
    April 11, 2026
    Sehr schöne Tour, besonders der erste Teil sehr abwechslungsreich. Ab Schwend stimmt nicht die Wegführung nicht mehr so richtig bis zur Fellhauer Hütte, man muss sich an den Schildern halten.
    ...Show more
    Written April 11, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Around Schwend

Destinations in Oberkirch


AI-generated

The content was generated entirely by AI and published without meaningful human review or approval. more

Localization

Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
THE way to start your next outdoor experience!
Logo agrar Logo aofk Logo mol Logo otp