Efringen-Kirchen in the Black Forest

Map: Black Forest

Key Facts

• Location: in the southwest corner of Germany, 10 km west of Lörrach
• Autobahn A 5 exit at Efringen- Kirchen (No. 67)
• 240-396 m above sea level
• 8,800 inhabitants
• Districts: Blansingen, Egringen, Huttingen, Istein, Kleinkems, Mappach, Welmlingen, Wintersweiler

Description

Efringen-Kirchen is located in the region of the 'Markgräfler Land', a wine- and fruitgrowing area in the border triangle Germany- France- Switzerland. Its proximity to the Rhine, the Black Forest, and the tri-border area makes Efringen-Kirchen a versatile starting point for excursions in the region.

Photo: The Istein Rock - more then 90 meters high with the picturesque Vitus chapel