Discover Wembach: Nature, Village Life and Segerhof

Wembach lies in a broad valley basin at the confluence of the Böllenbach and the Wiese. Meadows, forests and open views of the surrounding mountains shape the landscape; at the same time, the village retains the character of a predominantly rural Black Forest village. Segerhof adds a special cultural and historical point of interest. You can get to know Wembach through both its landscape and a tangible example of life in earlier times.

Landscape and Village Life in Wembach

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, Wembach offers surroundings shaped by meadows and forests, with open views of the mountains. Hiking is one of the activities for which Wembach is considered a starting point. Plan specific routes according to local conditions. The hamlet of Schindeln, an agricultural part of Wembach, is also part of the village landscape. In the village centre, there is a park with a barbecue hut and a boules court. These local features complement the landscape with places and amenities right in the village.

Segerhof: Farmhouse Museum and Listed Monument

Segerhof is a farmhouse museum in Wembach, built around 1680. The Black Forest house has been preserved almost unchanged in its original form. There is an open hearth in the kitchen. The museum offers vivid insights into the lives and working practices of earlier generations—making history tangible through a specific house and its features. Segerhof is also listed as a cultural monument of particular significance in Baden-Württemberg’s monument register.

Allow about an hour for the guided tour; arrangements may depend on local agreement. If you plan to include Segerhof in your trip, check the visiting arrangements in advance. This makes it easy to include this cultural point of interest alongside your interest in Wembach’s natural surroundings.

Historical Traces and Activities

Wembach was established during the High Medieval clearances around the year 1000. The village was first mentioned in a document in 1278 under the name Wendwak. Schindeln was first mentioned in 1374.

The surrounding area also offers reasons to tailor active days to your interests. Wembach is considered a starting point for hikes. Fly fishing is also part of the outdoor offering in the Black Forest Belchen region. If you plan this activity, check access and applicable rules before your trip.

From Lörrach, the route to Wembach follows the B 317 through Zell and Schönau im Schwarzwald. Check the route before setting off. Lörrach is also the wider travel destination and offers its own urban cultural and landscape highlights.

Lörrach as a Distinctive Cultural and Urban Destination

The wider travel destination of Lörrach lies in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, in the Markgräflerland, directly on the Swiss border and close to Basel. The Dreiländermuseum Lörrach has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail, featuring 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments by renowned sculptors, runs through the city. The weekly market also has a long history: it has been held since 1403.

The Burghof Lörrach’s cultural programme includes singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theatre. Burghof Lörrach GmbH also organises the international STIMMEN Festival each year. If the festival is important to your travel plans, check the event dates in advance.

Another landscape-focused highlight in the wider travel destination of Lörrach is the Tüllinger Wine Trail. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, it connects the Riehen Wine Trail with the Weiler Wine Trail. The interconnected wine trails on Tüllinger Berg pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards, including the Riehener Schlipfer, Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen, Weiler Schlipf, Haltinger Stiege and Ötlinger Sonnhole sites. Along the way, views open out over the Wiesental and the Rhine Valley; the wine trail also offers insights into the work of winegrowers throughout the year. This gives you a choice of different interests when planning your trip: rural Wembach, with its hiking and cultural themes, and the urban and wine-growing aspects of the wider destination of Lörrach.

Discover more destinations: Schönau Im Schwarzwald, Wittlingen, Zell Im Wiesental, Rheinfelden, Böllen, Bad Bellingen, Tunau, Rümmingen.

Go to the wider travel overview: Lörrach.