3. Etappe von Gengenbach nach Bühl

Badischer Wine Cycle Route

The fourth stage of the Badischer Wine Cycle Route covers around 56 km through the wine region of Ortenau.

From Gengenbach, the stage runs along the edge of the Black Forest and ends after 56 km in Bühl.

The vineyards between the Rhine plain and the heights of the Black Forest are characterized by steep slopes. Castles like Ortenberg (just before Offenburg) or Staufenberg (Durbach), fortresses, and monasteries (Erlenbad, near Sasbach) bear witness to a centuries-old tradition and wine culture.

In addition to wine, the seasonal variety of fruit and vegetables plays a significant role, which is especially noticeable around Oberkirch. This is also reflected in the distillery industry: there are over 7,000 small distillers in Ortenau.