Discover Fischerbach: Black Forest valleys and Rechgraben Chapel

Fischerbach is a Black Forest village with unspoilt valleys, farmsteads and a circular trail linking scenic views, huts and Rechgraben Chapel. This gives you different options when planning your visit: experience the cultural landscape, make a hike the focus, or discover Fischerbach’s places of remembrance.

Black Forest valleys and views of the Kinzig Valley

Fischerbach lies on a gently rising south-facing slope of the Brandenkopf massif and is known as a “sun terrace.” The village includes the hamlet of Eschau and numerous unspoilt Black Forest valleys. Many farmsteads shape these valleys; together, they represent a cultural landscape typical of the Black Forest. The landscape is therefore not merely a backdrop, but a defining part of the village’s character.

Those looking for scenic views will find them at the start of the “To Rechgraben Chapel” circular trail, at Wilhelmshütte and along the edge of the forest above the church: from there, you can look out over the Kinzig Valley. The trail links this opening stretch with further stops in the valleys and at Rechgraben Chapel. The views and route can thus be enjoyed as a shared focus for a hike.

The circular trail to Rechgraben Chapel

The “To Rechgraben Chapel in Fischerbach” circular hike is 8.94 kilometres long. It is listed as taking 3 hours 45 minutes, with 347 metres of ascent and 348 metres of descent. These figures provide a concrete guide for planning the time and physical effort required before making the hike a focus of your stay.

Starting at Fischerbach Town Hall, the circular route passes Wilhelmshütte, Am Lausbühl, the forest recreation area, Berghof, Wagenstatthütte, Eschgrund, Hohwald, Rechgraben Chapel, Oberer Kirchenwald, Holzplatz, Elmlisgraben and Bergeckhöfe, before returning to the town hall. Along the way, it passes the forest recreation area with its barbecue site, as well as the Berghofhütte and Wagenstatthütte shelters and forestry huts. Rechgraben Chapel is the farm chapel of the farm of the same name and also the highest point on the circular trail.

The Eschgrund forest recreation area is also among the recommendations for a stay in Fischerbach. Those planning the route can therefore include it as a notable stop along the way. Route and facility details may change; check them locally before setting out.

Places of remembrance and recommendations in the village

The memorial chapel in Fischerbach is a monument and place of remembrance. It offers a different focus from the circular trail, with its viewpoints and stops along the way. St. Michael’s Catholic parish church is also among the recommendations for a stay in Fischerbach. Together, these places offer points of interest for travellers who wish to include local memorial and cultural sites in their plans alongside the landscape.

Ortenau district: more nature, water and culture

The Ortenau district, a wider travel destination, lies between the Rhine and the Black Forest. The district has 23 nature reserves covering a total area of around 3,110 hectares; they range from the Rhine plain to the higher elevations of the Black Forest. Taubergießen covers 1,695 hectares and is one of Baden-Württemberg’s largest nature reserves. These regional landscape features complement Fischerbach’s description, shaped by valleys and farmsteads, with a broader perspective.

For water-based experiences, Rulantica in Rust offers activities for the whole family year-round, including numerous indoor and outdoor water attractions. The experience area also includes Hyggedal, a relaxation and sauna area. MiMa in Oberwolfach offers a cultural focus: it showcases unique minerals from the Black Forest, collected by the Association of Friends of Minerals and Mining in Oberwolfach (Verein der Freunde von Mineralien und Bergbau Oberwolfach e. V.). At the Vogtsbauernhof Open-Air Museum, a tour of historic farmhouses shows how people lived and worked in the Black Forest up to 600 years ago.

The Gengenbach night watchman tour offers another distinctive cultural experience: it includes twelve stops and the traditional night watchman’s song. The public tours are free of charge, and no registration is required. Check the latest visitor information before your trip. This way, you can choose between nature, water-based experiences and regional culture as you continue planning, without conflating these different highlights with what Fischerbach itself has to offer.

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