Aitern in the Black Forest
Map: Location of Aitern in the Black Forest
Key Facts
- Location: in the Southern Black Forest
- Motorway A 5 exits Bad Krozingen (No. 64a) or Freiburg-Mitte (No. 62)
- 630-1400 m above sea level
- 500 inhabitants
- Districts: Holzinshaus, Multen, Rollsbach
Description
Aitern is a small municipality in the Southern Black Forest, situated in a side valley of the Wiese Valley on the eastern slopes of Mount Belchen. Surrounded by forests, meadows, and the striking peaks of the Black Forest, the village offers ideal conditions for hiking, mountain biking, and—in winter—skiing. Its quiet location in the Wiese Valley and proximity to Mount Belchen make Aitern a popular starting point for excursions to attractions within the Southern Black Forest Nature Park.