Buchenbach: History, Views and Hiking Trails

Buchenbach combines places steeped in history with views across the Dreisam Valley and a challenging circular hike.

Discover Buchenbach’s history

The Black Forest Farmhouse Museum Hansmeyerhof is located in Buchenbach. The Hansmeyerhof has stood in the valley of Buchenbach for more than 400 years; the Hansmeyerhof local history museum dates back to 1620. The farm museum therefore brings together several historical dates that connect the name Hansmeyerhof with the history of the valley. Another feature of the townscape is the Wiesneck ruins, a castle ruin in Buchenbach. If you find historic places fascinating, the museum and castle ruin offer different ways to connect with the past.

Views and activity

Kreuzberg Chapel is located near the town of Buchenbach. On a clear day, the view from there stretches across the Dreisam Valley to Freiburg and the Vosges. This makes the chapel a special viewpoint compared with the town’s historic landmarks: here, the expansive view takes centre stage.

If you enjoy spending the day hiking, the challenging circular route to Frauensteigfelsen offers an active option. The route follows hiking and forest trails; around the rock, it includes moderately difficult ascents and descents. Frauensteigfelsen itself is a viewpoint overlooking the Dreisam Valley and the surrounding mountains. The route’s level of difficulty helps you assess in advance whether it suits your planned hiking day. Conditions may vary depending on the time of year.

Höfener Hütte also combines an elevated location with views and regional specialities. It is located in Buchenbach at an altitude of 1,000 metres above the Dreisam Valley. Buchenbach thus brings together different travel interests: historic places, a challenging hike and views across the valley. Which of these appeals most to you may influence your choice of where to stay.

Getting there and planning your trip

The Höllental Railway stops at Himmelreich, a hamlet belonging to Buchenbach, and offers connections to Freiburg and the High Black Forest. If train connections play a role in planning your trip, Himmelreich is a useful point of reference. For specific travel dates, it is worth checking the current timetable.

This lets you choose what to focus on without having to combine all the different experiences into a single day’s itinerary.

More things to do in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald also offers more travel ideas. At Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee, summer temperatures prevail 365 days a year; real palm trees and turquoise-blue water define the setting. Badeparadies includes the Galaxy water slide universe, with more than 25 attractions and water fun for all ages.

Fundorena offers a different kind of activity, with a three-level trampoline park and the X Mind Arena, which has six stations. Fundorena also has its own snack bar, Chicco’s Lounge. These destinations add water-based experiences, activities and an on-site snack bar to the range of options in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.

Many places in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district can be reached by train. With the free KONUS guest card, you can use local trains and buses throughout the Black Forest at no charge. If your trip takes you beyond Buchenbach to other places in the region, this information is a useful addition to the local guidance for Himmelreich.

Discover more destinations

You can also add Wagensteig to your search as another destination. Discover more destinations: Buggingen, Hinterzarten, Gundelfingen, Vogtsburg Im Kaiserstuhl, Auggen, Oberrimsingen, Au.

For the regional travel overview: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.