Schönau in the Black Forest: Hotels and Accommodations
Accommodation in Schönau in the Black Forest
In winter, Schönau in the Black Forest has cleared winter hiking trails and a cross-country ski trail, provided snow conditions permit.
If you are planning an overnight stay in Schönau in the Black Forest, you can choose a hotel according to your personal criteria.
Winter and Exercise
Schönau in the Black Forest is a state-recognized climatic spa resort at the foot of Belchen. The Wiesental cycle path leads from Todtnau to Basel and passes through Schönau. The local activities also include hiking, mountain biking, cycling, golf, tennis, fly-fishing, and paragliding.
A signposted circular trail around Schönau is 8.8 kilometers long, includes approximately 380 meters of ascent and descent, and takes about three hours. It leads along the Philosopher’s Path and past Letzbergweiher pond. The circular trail also passes the former Schlageter Monument and a glacial polish site.
The named local trails include Around Schönau, the Philosopher’s Path, the Steles Trail, the Wieden Church Path, Transformation of a Small Rural Town, and the Glacier Trail. A guided route on the Primeval Forest Trail through the Bannwald protected forest near Schönau lies in the core zone of the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve and runs from Flüh to Künaberg and back to Schönau.
The Buchenbrändle Energy Adventure Park presents various forms of energy and their connection with climate change; several stations offer information and activities.
Nature
The administrative office of the UNESCO-recognized Black Forest Biosphere Reserve is located in Schönau.
The local offerings also include a heated outdoor swimming pool with beach volleyball and mini-golf.
Culture and History
The town’s historic high altar dates from 1520 and is associated with the heyday of silver mining. Schönau is home to the Wiesental Minster, which is considered the largest church in the Lörrach district.
The Church of the Assumption of Mary was built between 1905 and 1907 in the Neo-Gothic style; its tower is approximately 90 meters high. The Klösterle, which houses the local history museum, was probably built around 1780.
A tour of Schönau’s historic buildings and sites is recommended. Visitors can climb the church tower together with the mayor and see Schönau from above.
More local pages: Aitern, Schönenberg, Wieden, Kleines Wiesental, Tunau, Wembach, Fröhnd, Böllen.
To the higher-level travel overview: Lörrach.
