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Seelbach

Welcome to Seelbach, Ortenaukreis! This charming little town is located in the southwest of Germany and is a real destination for nature and culture lovers. Here you will find everything your heart desires: from historic buildings to picturesque landscapes and culinary delights.

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Attractions in Seelbach


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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 18.8 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 500 m
Descent 525 m

The scenic and culturally interesting route hike leads from the Kinzig valley up to the Hohengeroldseck castle ruins and continues on natural ...

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 119.5 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 588 m
Descent 587 m

We ride through the Rhine plain along the Old Rhine to Rheinhausen. From there, it goes through the Black Forest via Lahr back to Offenburg.

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from Pro-cyCL / Professional cycling Christian Ludewig,   Stadt Offenburg
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Seelbach to Wolfersbach
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 440 m
Descent 440 m

The hike goes from Seelbach via the Große Grassert into the Litschental and back to Seelbach.

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from Albert Beck,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Long Distance Hiking · Südschwarzwald
Cross-route Lahr - Rottweil
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 94.2 km
Duration 28:00 h
Ascent 2,087 m
Descent 1,738 m

The long-distance hiking trail of the Schwarzwaldverein leads from the Schuttertal through forests, meadows, and villages of the Central Black ...

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from W. Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
From Schönberg to Hohengeroldseck
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.2 km
Duration 1:01 h
Ascent 143 m
Descent 143 m

The Hohengeroldseck castle ruin is a popular hiking destination in the Geroldsecker Land. It can be reached after a short but steep ascent in ...

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from Albert Beck,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Between forest and wine
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 474 m

We hike over comfortable forest, forestry, and meadow paths and experience the carnival stronghold Biberach

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from Sabine Malecha,   Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Biberach - Around the Prinzbachtal
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 649 m
Descent 657 m

This challenging route of just under 20 kilometers offers a beautiful view from the Karl-Knauer Pavilion as well as splendid views of the ...

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from Isabel Helbig,   Ferienlandschaft Mittlerer Schwarzwald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.4 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 480 m
Descent 480 m

The circular hike from Reichenbach (Lahr) leads over the Eichberg to Hohengeroldseck Castle and back via the Pionierstein and the Julius-Kaufmann ...

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from Albert Beck,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
On the Geroldsecker quality route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.7 km
Duration 5:28 h
Ascent 563 m
Descent 563 m

Experience the Black Forest in its pure form: This route takes you along small paths through the shady Glockenwald and over the broad, sunny ...

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from Viktoria Specht,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord
Biberach – Hohengeroldseck – Gengenbach
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 19.3 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 580 m
Descent 610 m

From Biberach to the imposing castle ruin above the Ortenau from the 13th century, then to one of the most beautiful towns in Baden-Württemberg.

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from Matthias Schopp und Günther Flaig,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
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The geographical location of Seelbach is particularly attractive. The town is located on the edge of the Black Forest, one of the most beautiful low mountain ranges in Europe. The Kinzig and Schutter rivers are also in the immediate vicinity, inviting you to go hiking or cycling.

One of the best-known tourist attractions in Seelbach is Ortenberg Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. It was built on a hill and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. The Wittichen Monastery, a former Cistercian abbey with a baroque church from the 18th century, is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights are provided by regular events such as the wine festival or the Advent market in winter. Here you can sample local specialities and admire traditional handicrafts.

Speaking of culinary delights: Seelbach has numerous restaurants and inns serving regional dishes - including hearty Black Forest specialities such as Maultaschen or Badischer Schinken.

Those who like to be active will also get their money's worth in Seelbach: In summer, you can go hiking in the Black Forest or cycling along the rivers. In winter, there are also several ski areas in the surrounding area that invite you to enjoy winter sports.

Even when the weather is bad, you don't have to miss out on activities in Seelbach: The indoor swimming pool and sauna in the village are a great way to relax and brave the rain.

Where is it nicest in Seelbach? That's hard to say - because every place has its own charm. However, Ortenberg Castle and the numerous hiking trails around the town are particularly attractive.

All in all, Seelbach is definitely worth a visit! With this travel guide, you now have all the important information you need for a successful stay in Seelbach.

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  • June 11, 2026
    Petra Jenter 
    June 11, 2026
    Top, vorallem ab dem zweiten Windrad
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    Written June 11, 2026
  • April 06, 2026
    Simona P
    April 06, 2026
    Sehr schöne, abwechslungsreiche Tour.
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    Written April 06, 2026
  • November 21, 2025
    Annette Weiß
    Leider ist das Gasthaus Schwert mittlerweile geschlossen
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    Written November 21, 2025
  • May 23, 2025
    Bernhard
    Coole Tour. Wenn ich eine Tour ''Grosse Hünersedel-Tour'' nenne, würde ich den Hünersedel auch noch mitnehmen anstatt zu umfahren. Ich jedenfalls habe dies heute gemacht. Es lohnt sich.
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    Written May 23, 2025
    Mountain Bike
    Great Hünersedel Tour
  • April 11, 2025
    Sonja Stuber
    April 11, 2025
    Hier hat einfach alles gepasst, super ausgeschildert, schöne Wege mit Rastmöglichkeiten, Himmelsliegen, Einkehrmöglichkeiten, tolle Aussichten in schöner Natur und als Highlight natürlich die zwei Burgruinen 🏰 ich kann die Tour nur weiterempfehlen und werde sie sicherlich auch mal wieder machen.
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    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Photo: Sonja Stuber, Community
    Written April 11, 2025
  • April 01, 2025
    Martin De la Roij 
    March 31, 2025
    Eine wunderschöne Wanderung mit sehr schöne Momente und sehr schöne Weitblicke, sehr zu empfehlen. Wir würden aber nicht durch Biberach gehen aber den rad- fussweg an die Kinzig entlang, hiermit hat man den Lärm von ortsverkehr nicht
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    Photo: Martin De la Roij, Community
    Written April 01, 2025
  • March 21, 2025
    Manfred Krämer 
    March 20, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour ohne große Schwiegigkeiten
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    Written March 21, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Lützelhardt ruin
  • February 16, 2025
    Bernhard Lorig 
    October 19, 2024
    Schöne Wanderung durch den wundervollen Schwarzwald. Mit ner zünftigen Steigung, aber schwer ist die Tour nicht. Kann man auch gut mit fitten Hunden gehen. Grade im Herbst sehr schön.
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    Photo: Bernhard Lorig, Community
    Photo: Bernhard Lorig, Community
    Photo: Bernhard Lorig, Community
    Written February 16, 2025
  • May 25, 2024
    Bruno Mauderer 
    May 25, 2024
    Die Hammerschmiede ist leider seit 2023 dauerhaft geschlossen :-( (05/2024)
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    Written May 25, 2024
  • April 08, 2024
    Niseke K
    April 07, 2024
    Schöne Tour. Besonders die Burg ist toll. Leider fehlen nach der Kapelle die gelben Rauten. Wahrscheinlich nach den Baumfällarbeiten nicht mehr wieder angebracht. (Mit der App war der Weg dann doch zu finden.)
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    Written April 08, 2024
  • March 22, 2024
    Björn E. 
    March 20, 2024
    Sehr schöne Tour, welche sich auch trotz der Rückegassen und sonstigen winterlichen Reste recht gut fahren ließ. Lediglich bei Kilometer 12 wollte ich nicht der versumpften Route folgen und habe einen Umweg in Kauf genommen. Auf den letzten Kilometern eine super schöne Abfahrt auf bereits getrockneten Trails, bei welchen man nochmals die Tour genießen konnte. 👍🏻💪🏻 Danke an den Autor dieser Tour!
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    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Written March 22, 2024
    Mountain Bike
    Great Hünersedel Tour
  • March 20, 2024
    Björn E. 
    March 19, 2024
    Sehr schöne Rundtour auf gut befestigten Wegen, sodass die Tour auch bei dem nass-matschigen Wetter gemacht werden konnte. Lediglich eine kleine Stelle wirkte zunächst als nicht befahrbar, war aber nicht so und man wurde mit einem genialen Ausblick auf die Ruine Geroldseck entlohnt.
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    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Written March 20, 2024

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