Lörrach in the Black Forest

Map: Lörrach in the Black Forest

Information in brief

• Location: on the south-western edge of the Black Forest
• Autobahn A 98 exit at Lörrach-Mitte (No. 5)
• 270-555 m above sea level
• 49.000 inhabitants
• Districts: Tumringen, Hauingen, Haagen, Brombach

Description

Lörrach is located in the Wiese valley in the extreme southwest of the Black Forest, near the Swiss border at Basle. Rötteln Castle is one of the largest fortresses in south Baden. It is open to the public and a small integrated museum provides information on the history of the castle. A convivial beer garden can also be found in the castle courtyard.

Photo: Rötteln Castle