Discover Hasel: Cave, Erdmannsweg and Church History

Hasel can be explored through a range of different themes: the Erdmann Cave is a geological highlight, the Haseler Erdmannsweg combines geological features with local stories, and the present-day church preserves an elaborately designed baptismal font from the 17th century. Nearby, the periodically appearing Eichener See adds another distinctive landscape feature. This lets you choose your own focus for your trip, from nature and activity to culture.

A cave, a trail and a distinctive landscape

The section of the Erdmann Cave open to visitors in Hasel is 360 metres long. The Haseler Erdmannsweg offers a different focus: over a distance of about 3.5 kilometres, it takes you on a playful journey to geological features in the surrounding area and shares local stories. These two themes offer different ways to experience the landscape—one through the section of the cave open to visitors, the other along a route featuring geological highlights and local tales. Before visiting the Erdmann Cave, please check the latest visitor information.

The Eichener See is another distinctive feature of the surrounding area. It lies on the Eichener Höhe near Hasel and appears periodically. Unlike a permanently visible lake, its intermittent appearance is what makes it special. If you are interested in natural phenomena, it complements the geological themes of the cave and the Erdmannsweg with a landscape feature of its own—although it is not in Hasel itself.

Church history in Hasel

The present-day church in Hasel was built in 1779 and renovated between 1985 and 1987. It preserves an ornate baptismal font dating from 1627, which came from the earlier church. Two different periods thus meet in the same building: the construction of the present-day church in the late 18th century and the older furnishing from the 17th century. For a trip that combines nature with history and design, this baptismal font is a tangible cultural highlight in Hasel.

Culture and wine trails in the wider Lörrach destination

The wider Lörrach destination offers other distinct cultural and landscape experiences. Lörrach is in southwestern Baden-Württemberg, in the Markgräflerland, directly on the Swiss border and close to the neighbouring city of Basel. The Dreiländermuseum Lörrach has a permanent exhibition spanning around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the city and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments by renowned sculptors. These attractions offer a different focus from the geological experiences in Hasel.

The Burghof Lörrach’s cultural programme is also diverse, encompassing singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theatre. Burghof Lörrach GmbH organises the international STIMMEN Festival every year. The Lörrach weekly market has been running since 1403, adding a long market tradition to the cultural offerings. If you would like to focus your trip on culture, Lörrach offers several different options, from the museum and public art to performances and the market.

Another highlight in the wider Lörrach destination is the wine trails on the Tüllinger Berg. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, the Tüllinger Wine Trail links the Riehener Wine Trail with the Weiler Wine Trail. Together, the connected wine trails pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards in the areas known as “Riehener Schlipfer”, “Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen”, “Weiler Schlipf”, “Haltinger Stiege” and “Ötlinger Sonnhole”. The Tüllinger Wine Trail offers views of the Wiesental and Rhine valleys and insights into the work of winegrowers throughout the year. Here, the focus is on the wine-growing landscape and the work it involves, while Hasel’s Erdmannsweg explores geological features and local stories.

Choose the right accommodation for your travel interests

When looking for accommodation, it helps to first decide which experiences matter most: should the Erdmann Cave, the Haseler Erdmannsweg and church history shape your stay, or are you mainly interested in the cultural and wine-related attractions in Lörrach? Then base your choice on the location of the specific accommodation and your own plans. This way, your chosen base will suit the places that matter for your trip.

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