Hausach in the Black Forest

Map: Hausach in the Black Forest

Information in brief

• Location: in the Central Black Forest, 30 km south-east of Offenburg
• Autobahn A 5 exit at Offenburg (No. 55)
• 232-952 m above sea level
• 5.800 inhabitants

Description

Hausach is located in the Kinzig valley at the confluence of the Kinzig and Gutach. Hausach is on the Westweg (West Trail), the most well-known and most popular long-distance hiking trail in the Black Forest. Hausach plays an active part in the Swabian-Alemannic carnival with its two main characters, Spättle and Hansele.

Photo: View on Hausach

Photo: Carnival Fountain

Photo: Kinzigtal cycle path, with Hausach and Husen Castle in the background

Photo: Husen Castle