Oberkirch in the Black Forest
Map: Oberkirch in the Black Forest
Information in brief
- Location: 10 km north of Offenburg
- Autobahn A 5 exit at Appenweier (No. 54)
- 190-875 m above sea level
- 20.000 inhabitants
- Districts: Bottenau, Butschbach, Haslach, Hesselbach, Nußbach, Ödsbach, Ringelbach, Stadelhofen, Tiergarten, Zusenhofen
Description
Oberkirch, the town of wine in the Ortenau region, is located on the sunny side of the Central Black Forest and only 20 km from the City of Europe of Strasbourg. The surrounding countryside is characterised by vineyards and orchards. The ruins of the castles of Fürsteneck and Schauenburg, the distinctive landmarks of the town, rear up on either side of the entrance to the Rench valley.
Photo: Castle ruin Schauenburg
Hotels in Oberkirch
Further information - link
Photo: View on Oberkirch in springtime
Photo: Bottenau near Oberkirch