Oppenau is an enchanting climatic health resort in the middle of the Black Forest. Around the city there is a magical mountain world, which is appreciated by many excursion guests for cycling, hiking or relaxing.
Here you can experience a wide range of sports and leisure opportunities. Tennis, gliding or swimming are just a few options. Oppenau has a wide network of hiking trails with a picturesque landscape. One tip is the Renchtalsteig, which is 100 kilometers long and leads to many beautiful places. The cozy taverns offer you the excellent cuisine of Baden. The winter carnival, the Oppenau city festival at the end of August and the BaWü Airgames at Whitsun are great events.
History of Oppenau
Oppenau was founded during the 12th century. The town still boasts several noteworthy natural and cultural monuments from this and subsequent centuries. These include the partially preserved town gate, the Gothic Allerheiligen monastery ruins, the impressive Allerheiligen waterfalls with their 100-meter-high rockfalls, and the Gothic Allerheiligen monastery ruins. The Rench Valley Local History Museum is located in Oppenau's town hall and presents a comprehensive overview of Oppenau's history, including that of the Black Forest region. Visitors can also see the popular traditional costumes from the Black Forest.
If you want to do something good for your health, you can use Kneipp treatments with pools for treading water or balneological treatments. Those who like to play actively can enjoy the pleasant leisure pool including beach volleyball, a giant slide, tennis facility, a small golf course and lawn chess. The cultural associations of Oppenau put on a varied program with concerts, dance and entertainment evenings. There are also slide and film evenings, smaller and larger weekend parties, which round off the varied entertainment program. The forester goes on exciting hikes with interested parties. For children there is the 3.3 km long in Oppenau Rosi Rotkehlchen adventure trailOn the way, the children are given information about the native birds.
Guests without a car can use the Renchtalbahn railway in Oppau, as this line is a branch of the Basel -Frankfurt railway. In addition, there are good local and long-distance train connections and specially coordinated bus services.
Winter sports enthusiasts will find several ski lifts along the nearby Black Forest High Road . Cross-country skiers can also enjoy various trails. The high-altitude paths around the town offer extensive ski tours and excursions with plenty of variety. But even for those less athletically inclined, winter here is a relaxing experience.
points of interest & sights
All Saints' Day waterfalls
The Allerheiligen waterfalls are among the highest and most impressive waterfalls in the Black Forest. They are embedded in the mountains Hundskopf, Schliffkopf and Schwabenkopf and fall steeply in several cascades to almost 90 meters. Together with the old monastery ruins, the waterfalls are a popular destination, especially during the summer months.
The Buchkopf Tower is located on a mountain called Buchkopf, which towers over the Maisach Valley. Here you have a beautiful view of the Rhine and Renchtal.
Leisure pool
In the leisure pool there is a giant slide of 58 meters, massage jets, bubble beds, gargoyles, a lazy river, a water mushroom and sports such as badminton, basketball, table tennis and table football. Bathers will find handicapped accessible toilets, showers and changing rooms as well as a cafeteria, which offers a large selection of drinks and food. There is something for everyone here.
City gate
The city gate was once called the Swabian Gate and the Lierbach Gate. It bears a coat of arms of Prince-Bishop René von Rohan of Strasbourg (1734 to 1803).
