Discover Wyhl am Kaiserstuhl

Wyhl am Kaiserstuhl combines the Rhine floodplain forest with a long history. Wyhl’s forest covers around 300 hectares; about 98 percent of it lies within the Rhine Lowlands Wyhl-Weisweil Nature Reserve. The Rhine floodplain forest is a mixed deciduous forest dominated by ash, maple and pedunculate oak. The floodplain area around Wyhl is considered rich in bird species.

Forest, floodplain and nature trail

The Rhine Floodplain Forest Nature Trail was established in 1971 and is about four kilometres long. It features audio stations, interactive games and information panels. A hut along the nature trail introduces 19 native tree species that grow in the Rhine floodplain forest. This offers several ways to explore the forest: learn about tree species, read information, play games and listen to audio content. The approximate length gives the route a concrete framework for planning your trip.

The floodplain area near Wyhl also offers opportunities for recreational cycling on paved forest paths. When planning, you can choose between a nature trail with information and game stations and a cycling activity in the floodplain. In the wider Emmendingen travel region, the county’s cycle route network covers 900 kilometres, including 250 kilometres of signposted routes.

Local history at the church and Old School

Wyhl was first documented as a “villa” in 926. St. Blasius Parish Church is first mentioned in a document from 1275. Experts date the lower part of the church tower to between 1150 and 1180; the foundation stone of today’s parish church was laid in 1760. These dates mark different points in the church’s history: an early documentary mention, the older lower section of the tower, and the start of construction of today’s church.

The Old School is another historical landmark. Built in 1827, the school building is now a library and meeting place. Wyhl Public Library is located on the first floor of the Old School. The historic school building and its current use offer another perspective on local history.

Regional culinary delights in the wider Emmendingen travel region

In the wider Emmendingen travel region, the Kaiserstuhl and Breisgau are among the county’s wine-growing areas, with around 2,300 hectares of vineyards in total. Pinot wines, fruit and asparagus are produced in the Kaiserstuhl. You can experience regional produce at wine festivals, in farm taverns and in restaurants. This adds a regional perspective on wine and local produce to Wyhl’s focus on nature and culture.

Choose the right focus when looking for accommodation

St. Blasius Church and the Old School add local history to your stay. If you would also like to include regional produce and winegrowing, consider the wider Emmendingen area. This will help you decide whether the natural landscape, local history or a combination of the two best suits your travel plans.

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Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Emmendingen.