"Wolfach in the Heart of the Black Forest" Wolfach by Kathrin_E

Wolfach Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 139 photos

The wide main street served as market - Wolfach

Wolfach is located in the middle of the Black Forest where the valleys are narrowest and steepest. For centuries it was property of the Counts of Fürstenberg who built the castle as residence of a sideline. Wolfach developed as market town but it never grew very big.

Kinzig river and protestant church

The Kinzig valley is the largest valley in the Black Forest. Geographically it divides the mountain range into the Northern and the Southern Black Forest. Since ancient times this valley has been a major West-Eastern route through the mountains.

The steep slopes do not allow much agriculture. The wood from the forests was the base of the economy. Many citizens used to make a living from rafting timber down Kinzig river to the cities and towns on the Rhine and selling it there.

View from the Jakobus chapel

There is a lot of beautiful landscape around Wolfach. This region is great for hiking, but take into consideration that the hills are steep and you will face quite some ascents and descents. Being at least moderately trained helps a lot.

The highest holiday in Wolfach is Fastnacht (carnival). The town is busy with events for several days in a row. In 2011 I got to see at least a part of it: the Monday parade and the play.

Last visit to Wolfach: Mar 2011
Intro Updated Mar 9, 2011
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Reviews (15)

Fastnacht: The Monday Parade Local Customs (5)

Wolfach is one of the busiest places in the Alemannic Fastnacht: In the run of eight days they have twelve parades in... more travel advice

Picture of Wohlauf singer on a Mehlwurmhansel - Wolfach

Fastnacht: Wohlauf - the Awakening Local Customs (5)

On Carnival Monday in the wee hours of the morning, at 5:30 a.m. to be exact, the town is awakened by the Wohlauf ... more travel advice

Fastnacht: Altweibermühle Local Customs (5)

This is all older men's dream, right? A mill they can put their old women through and turn them into young girls. The... more travel advice

Fastnacht: Festspiel - the Musical... Local Customs (5)

The so-called Festspiel is a theatre performance that takes place right after the parade in the afternoon of Carnival... more travel advice

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See All Rafters Monuments

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Ortenau S-Bahn

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Jeannette1 Aug 10, 2010 at 7:34 PM

This is the type of town I'd like to visit. Good tips and interesting tidbit about the Ratskeller. Looking now for a hotel in that area. Jeannette
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german_eagle May 4, 2010 at 2:39 AM

Looks like a very nice small town. The Jakobus chapel is so beautiful - wow! Well worth to climb up :-)