Schopfheim

The Römer people are said to have lived in scattered settlements in the region near Schopfheim before the name of the community was first mentioned in 807. Today, Schopfheim is the oldest town in the Wiesental - so it is well worth discovering the historic town centre on a leisurely stroll through the alleyways. The church of St. Michael and the town hall with the adjacent market square are particularly worth seeing. This is where the weekly market takes place, providing you with fresh food from the region.

Located in the valley of the Wiese, nature lovers can explore the beautiful landscape of the Black Forest in Schopfheim. Whether you are on foot or on a bicycle, you will always have time to take a break and enjoy the wonderful views. You will find particularly beautiful views from the two lookout towers, which are not far from Schopfheim.

The lookout tower is located in the centre of the village.

The Hohe Flum lookout tower is located south of the town in Wiechs. 535 metres üabove sea level, the tower stands on the Dinkelberg. From here you can look out over the Hochrheintal, the mountains of the Swiss Tafeljura, the Chrischona heights, the Scheinberg and the Zeller Blauen.

Even higher up is the Hohe Möhr tower. Built at 985m above sea level, it offers a view as far as the Swiss Alps, the Jura and the Vosges. The two towers are also connected by a hiking trail.

Schopfheim not only has a lot to offer with its beautiful nature. Those interested in culture can also learn exciting stories here. The well-known artist Otto Erich Döbele was born in Schopfheim in 1916. Today you can marvel at the studio and his works in a museum dedicated to him.

The region, known for its agriculture and mining, has another tradition that is worth getting to know: glassblowing. In the Forest and Glass Centre in the district of Gersbach, you can admire a collection of original finds and learn more about the tradition of the travelling glassworks and the craftsmen and Harzers.