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Vörstetten

Welcome to Vörstetten, a charming town in the district of Emmendingen, Germany! This travel guide provides you with an overview of the geographical location and special features of Vörstetten as well as tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Vörstetten


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Maps and trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 144.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,319 m
Descent 1,315 m

On dreamy and quiet streets through the beautiful Freiamt.

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from Felix Odebrecht,   Badenweiler
Road Bike · Southern Black Forest
The challenge for climbers
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 150 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,902 m
Descent 962 m

The ambitious route corresponds to the 3rd stage of the Deutschlandtour 2022. The sweat-inducing route for climbers leads over steep ascents and ...

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from Maike Bullert,   Schwarzwaldsüden - Zweckverband Schwarzwaldsüden
Bicycle Rides · The Black Forest
Around Freiburg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 90.7 km
Duration 6:09 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 310 m

Large 2-day route around the Black Forest metropolis Freiburg

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from Thomas Coch,   Schwarzwaldsüden - Zweckverband Schwarzwaldsüden
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 51.6 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 134 m
Descent 134 m

From the vineyards of the Glottertal valley to the vines of the northern Kaiserstuhl, this beautiful and easy tour leads through the centre of ...

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from Tourist-Information Glottertal,   Glottertal
Bicycle Rides · The Black Forest
Radtour nach Freiburg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 37.9 km
Duration 2:33 h
Ascent 79 m
Descent 65 m

The circular cycle tour leads from Emmendingen to Freiburg's historic city centre.

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from Isabella Vetter,   Stadt Emmendingen
Road Bike · The Black Forest
Bike Tour on August 13, 2022 at 09:15
Map / Bike Tour on August 13, 2022 at 09:15
Difficulty moderate
Distance 66.9 km
Duration 3:32 h
Ascent 736 m
Descent 737 m

Reute - Glottertal - St. Peter - St. Märgen - Buchenbach - Freiburg - Gundelfingen - Reute

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from Isabelle V.,   Community
Bicycle Rides · The Black Forest
Elztal cycle path
Map / Elztal cycle path
Difficulty easy
Distance 30.3 km
Duration 2:01 h
Ascent 7 m
Descent 158 m

With about 30 km and a constant decline, the Elztal cycle path is also suitable for less experienced cyclists.

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from ZweiTälerLand Elztal & Simonswäldertal Tourismus GmbH & Co. KG,   ZweiTälerLand
Bicycle Rides · The Black Forest
Elztal cycle path
Map / Elztal cycle path
Difficulty easy
Distance 30.3 km
Duration 2:01 h
Ascent 7 m
Descent 158 m

With about 30 km and a steady downhill gradient, the Elztal cycle path is also suitable for less experienced cyclists.

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from ZweiTälerLand Elztal & Simonswäldertal Tourismus GmbH & Co. KG,   ZweiTälerLand
Difficulty moderate
Distance 90.9 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 329 m
Descent 335 m

Round trip through Freiburg im Breisgau to the Markgräflerland

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from Albrecht Cziohsek,   Community
Bicycle Rides · The Black Forest
Bike tour - Waldkirch / Wasser & Elz - 28 km
Difficulty
Distance 28.4 km
Duration 1:58 h
Ascent 64 m
Descent 64 m

Bike tour partly along the Elz river via Waldkirch, Buchholz, Denzlingen, Wasser, Kollmarsreute, Sexau and back.

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from Mr. Z,   Community
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Vörstetten is located on the edge of the Black Forest near the city of Freiburg. The picturesque landscapes with their hills and valleys provide a breathtaking backdrop for all kinds of activities. The town is known for its historic buildings such as Bürgeln Castle or the 15th century St. Gallus Church.

For culture lovers, there are numerous museums to visit such as the Heimatmuseum Vörstetten or the museum in the old Gundelfingen town hall. Every year there is also a traditional wine festival where you can sample local wines.

Culinary Vörstetten has a lot to offer - regional specialities such as Maultaschen or Spätzle are particularly popular here. Another highlight is the market on the village square every Saturday morning - here you will find fresh fruit and vegetables as well as handmade products from the region.

In the warmer months, the surrounding area is ideal for hiking or cycling through forests and field paths. Anglers also get their money's worth at the nearby rivers - a tour along the banks of the Elbe is particularly recommended.

When it rains, there are also many indoor activities to discover in Vörstetten. Visit the indoor swimming pool, for example, or enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the cosy cafés.

Where is the nicest? That depends on your interests! If you love nature, you should definitely explore the Black Forest and go for a walk through the surrounding forests. For cultural experiences, we recommend a visit to Bürgeln Castle - here you can learn more about the history of the region.

Overall, Vörstetten is a destination that is definitely worth a trip. This travel guide provides you with all the important information for your next trip to Vörstetten in the district of Emmendingen, Germany.

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Reviews

  • June 17, 2026
    Randi Krause
    Wir haben diese Tour heute gemacht und sie war wunderschön. Wir haben uns nur die Fahrt rein nach Freiburg gespart, weil wir nicht in der Stadt fahren wollten.
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    Photo: Randi Krause, Community
    Photo: Randi Krause, Community
    Photo: Randi Krause, Community
    Written June 17, 2026
  • November 02, 2025
    Roland Koser 
    November 01, 2025
    Schöne Tour mit wechselnden Landschaftsbildern. Änderungsvorschlag: Der Wegeabschnitt vom Ende des Dammes bis zum Baggersee ist durch Nässe und Reitpferde sehr schlammig. Besser am Ende des Dammes nach links auf dem befestigten Weg weiter und dann den ersten Weg nach rechts. Am Waldrand nach links gehend kommt man auf den ursprünglichen Weg zurück.
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    Written November 02, 2025
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  • August 12, 2025
    Heinrich Pfeifer
    August 12, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour. Ich wohne in der Gegend und kenne daher fast jeden Weg. Trotzdem gab es nette Überraschungen.
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    Written August 12, 2025
  • October 03, 2017
    Hans Georg Lepkojis
    Wir haben die Tour mit dem EBike gemacht. Mit dem normalen Rad hätten wir den Anstieg nicht geschafft. Aber eine schöne Tour
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    Written October 03, 2017

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