Stage 5 part: Bonndorf - Stühlingen <-> 27 km ∆ 70 m altitude difference
Worth seeing
Below Stühlingen-Blumegg, you have the opportunity to visit the museum mill in the hamlet. It is one of the oldest and almost completely
preserved mills in Germany.
Three mill wheels drive five grinding and tamping units at once, allowing grain and fruit to be ground at the same time.
With a bit of luck, you will come across the famous Sauschwänzlebahn railway on the onward journey to Weizen, which winds its way along several viaducts to Blumberg. Once you arrive in Stühlingen, it is worth taking a look at the monastery church with the Loreto Chapel.
Culinary delights
Everything you need to know about the production of Black Forest ham, from the live pig to the finished smoked ham, can be learnt and tasted at the Bonndorf ham seminar. (For groups of 20 people or more, pre-booking at the Bonndorf tourist information centre, tel. +49(0)7703/7607)
Insider tips
A detour into Bonndorf town centre is doubly worthwhile!
It's carnival time all year round in the "Narrenstuben" of Bonndorf Castle! Over 400 carnival figures and skilfully hand-carved wooden masks from the region can be marvelled at here. The Japanese Garden with a pavilion in the style of a Japanese pagoda and plants typical of the country offers time for a breather.
below the castle.
International concerts can be heard in the castle's ballroom and exhibitions of classical and contemporary art are presented in the neighbouring halls.
Stage 5 part: Stühlingen - Tiengen <-> 24 km ∆ 10 metres in altitude
Worth seeing
The route continues along the Wutach, which forms the border with Switzerland here, through an open, wide valley. Wutöschingen is the centre of the modern aluminium industry. What once began here with a water-powered mill has established itself over time as an important economic factor in the region.
Shortly before Lauchringen, you can catch your first glimpse of the ruins of Küssaburg Castle.
Culture
At the end of the fifth stage, you should definitely treat yourself to a stroll through Tiengen's listed, atmospheric old town. The stork tower, the baroque church, winding streets with narrow alleyways, remains of the town wall, the castle of the Counts of Sulz, babbling fountains and town houses with historic murals make up the charm of the town centre. If you still have time, you should definitely sign up for one of the guided tours of Tiengen.
Insider tips
In Ofteringen, it is worth making a detour to the Benedictine monastery of Marienburg.
The monastery is known for its natural products and various liqueurs, which are produced in-house and can be purchased in the monastery shop.
In addition, a remarkable Way of the Cross with 15 stations has been set up in the immediate neighbourhood of the monastery building.
which has since become a centre of attraction for art lovers due to its design.
