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Wehr

Welcome to Wehr and Waldshut, a destination in the southwest of Germany. These two towns are located on the southern edge of the Black Forest and offer a breathtaking landscape with many tourist attractions.

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Attractions in Wehr


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 453 m
Descent 450 m

With beautiful views over the Rhine Valley, the route gently descends to the Bannwald, which lies above the Wehra. At the end, we walk back along ...

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from Thomas Schwindt,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Südschwarzwald
Hotzenpfad from Rickenbach
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 16.4 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m

The public transport-friendly variant of the premium trail Hotzenpfad begins in Rickenbach and is conveniently accessible by bus

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Stage 6
Distance 23.5 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 386 m
Descent 845 m

The last stage from Todtmoos through the Wehra gorge begins gently and pleasantly. In the valley floor, the valley sides draw closer together and ...

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from Landkreis Waldshut,   Landratsamt Waldshut
Long Distance Hiking
Schluchtensteig Black Forest
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 119.7 km
Duration 36:45 h
Ascent 2,945 m
Descent 3,017 m

Hiking 119 km across the Southern Black Forest Nature Park past roaring waterfalls, on viewing platforms, through breathtaking gorges and dramatic ...

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from Landkreis Waldshut,   Landratsamt Waldshut
Hiking Trail · Südschwarzwald
In the southernmost Black Forest
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 500 m
Descent 500 m

From the Bad Säckingen recreation area to the natural monument

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from Matthias Schopp / Gunter Schön,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
Hiking Trail · The Black Forest
Wehr: Circular hike Wehraschlucht
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.7 km
Duration 6:01 h
Ascent 845 m
Descent 842 m

This approximately 17 km long circular hike takes you along the Wehratal Adventure Trail as well as part of the last Schluchtensteig stage through ...

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from Tourist-Info Wehr,   FerienWelt Südschwarzwald
Hiking Trail · Black Forest
Off to the Solfelsen
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 500 m
Descent 500 m

Varied circular hike in the front Hotzenwald with great views and plenty of variety.

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from W. Biselli,   Schwarzwaldverein e.V.
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 17.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m

Scenic circular hike on natural paths to cultural and natural monuments in the Hotzenwald

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 15.1 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 20 m
Descent 20 m

Hiking and relaxing on the shore of the Upper Rhine between the delta of the Wehra and the Hauensteiner Murg.

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
Hiking Trail · Black Forest
Schluchtensteig: Todtmoos-Wehr
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 23.1 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 421 m
Descent 874 m

Across the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. On narrow paths, wild climbs, and quiet forest roads through a romantically wild landscape.

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Wehr is known for its historic old town, which is dominated by the medieval castle. The town also has many museums such as the local history museum or the museum of time measurement. Near Wehr is the largest waterfall in Europe - the Rhine Falls. It is definitely worth taking a trip there.

Waldshut, on the other hand, offers a lively cultural life with regular events such as the international street theatre festival or the arts and crafts market. Here you will also find numerous churches from different eras as well as the impressive tower of Tiengen Castle.

In terms of culinary specialities, there are some regional specialities to discover here, including Black Forest bacon, Maultaschen and draught beer in traditional inns.

Outdoor activities are also very popular here: hiking through the Black Forest in summer or skiing in winter are among them. In spring you can admire beautiful flower meadows while autumn walks take you through colourful forests.

Even in rainy weather there is plenty to do: relax in a thermal spa or visit one of the many indoor museums.

It is particularly nice to be situated on the banks of the Rhine, where you can enjoy the impressive scenery.

Wehr and Waldshut are definitely worth a trip. This Travel Guide gives you many useful tips for your stay in this picturesque region of Germany.

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Reviews

  • February 19, 2026
    Jojo
    February 12, 2026
    Schwierig ist hier nichts, schöner Feierabend Spaziergang ab 15uhr.....
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    Written February 19, 2026
    Long Distance Hiking
    Schluchtensteig Black Forest
  • August 18, 2025
    Paul Dürr 
    August 10, 2025
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche und interessante Tour. Eine klare Empfehlung.
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    Written August 18, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Hotzenpfad
  • June 30, 2025
    Christian Kaiser
    Großartige Wanderung in grandioser Landschaft.
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    Written June 30, 2025
    Long Distance Hiking
    Schluchtensteig Black Forest
  • June 21, 2025
    A H
    June 21, 2025
    Superschöne Tour ab Parkplatz Solfelsenweg.
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    Written June 21, 2025
  • August 30, 2024
    THE MAGIC OF HIKING ✨
    Die Wanderung im Hotzenwald, die ihrem Namen alle Ehre macht, führt auf weiten Teilen über einen malerischen Pfad durch die eindrucksvolle Landschaft des Hotzenwaldes. Sie zählt ganz klar zu den Topwanderwegen im Hotzenwald und im gesamten Südschwarzwald. Die Route zeichnet sich durch ihre Vielseitigkeit aus: Abwechslungsreiche Teilstücke führen mal über schmale Pfade, mal über offene Wiesen und teilweise entlang der Wuhre, was den Wanderern stets neue Eindrücke und Perspektiven bietet. Zahlreiche Bänke und Rastplätze laden zum Verweilen ein und machen die Wanderung auch für Familien mit Kindern besonders angenehm. Die Wegführung ist gut durchdacht und hält immer wieder überraschende Abschnitte bereit, die es zu entdecken gilt. Diese Wanderung wurde von uns auch schon im Hochsommer bei Temperaturen um die 30 Grad unternommen, doch da der Weg größtenteils durch den schattigen Wald verläuft, war das Wandern sehr angenehm und die Hitze kaum spürbar. Als Ausgangs- und Zielpunkt eignet sich neben dem Wanderparkplatz Solfelsenweg auch hervorragend der Flugplatz Hütten, wo man nach der Wanderung in der gemütlichen Fliegerklause einkehren kann, um den Tag entspannt ausklingen zu lassen. Ein besonderes Highlight ist, dass man je nach Wetterlage von Gleitschirmfliegern gegrüßt wird, die lautlos über einen hinwegschweben. Für Einheimische ist diese Wanderung ein absolutes Muss, aber auch Auswärtige werden die Schönheit und Vielfalt dieser Strecke zu schätzen wissen. Diese Wanderung ist uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert.
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    Written August 30, 2024
  • July 14, 2024
    Simona P
    Insgesamt schön, aber die Pfadanteile sind meistens verwildert, ohne die App hätte mich nicht getraut, durch wilde Gräser und Büsche zu trampeln. Der Highlight ist wohl die Strecke zwischen der Ehwaldhütte und der Felsenhütte.
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    Written July 14, 2024
  • May 20, 2024
    Andrea Pastowski 
    Wunderschöne Runde mit vielen Eindrücken. Begeistert haben mich die vielen Blumenwiesen und die Wuhren. Fast wie in Südtirol.
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    Written May 20, 2024
  • June 08, 2023
    am te
    top tour! levada wie auf madeira, overlap stone wie auf koh samui - mitten im schwarzwald.
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    Written June 08, 2023
  • April 15, 2023
    Armin Kitzig
    April 14, 2023
    Absolut empfehlenswert. Sehr vielfältig.
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    Written April 15, 2023
  • October 03, 2022
    Juliane Hüther
    Toller abwechslungsreicher Weg auf tollen Pfaden mit herrlichen Ausblicken und entlang wunderbarer Heidewuhren...auf jeden Fall wieder 👍
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    Written October 03, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Hotzenpfad
  • August 13, 2022
    Markus Steinbeck
    August 12, 2022
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Sehr empfehlenswert.
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    Written August 13, 2022
  • July 15, 2022
    Heiko Kaiser
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Super ausgeschildert, toller Weitblick, freie Flächen, schöne Wälder, schöne Felsformationen, entlang der Wuhre - rundum empfehlenswert, hat mega Spaß gemacht.
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    Written July 15, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Hotzenpfad

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