Todtnau, Mountain municipality in Lörrach, Germany
Description
Todtnau is a mountain municipality in the Black Forest comprising eight parishes distributed along the Wiese river valley. The settlements sit among forested slopes and are linked by roads that follow the natural terrain.
History
The settlement developed over centuries as a rural community in the Black Forest until gaining international recognition through a pioneering invention. This early 20th century innovation by a local resident reshaped an entire industry.
Culture
The local churches scattered across different districts reflect the religious traditions that shaped community life in this mountain region. Visitors can see how these buildings form part of the everyday landscape and continue to serve as gathering places.
Practical
The area offers year-round hiking and outdoor activities with various accommodation options to suit different needs. Getting around is easiest on foot or by car through the valley roads, with spring through autumn offering the most pleasant conditions.
Did you know?
A resident here invented a hair treatment technique that revolutionized styling practices globally and is still used widely today. Though this discovery put the place on the map in the beauty industry, most visitors remain unaware of this connection.
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Feldberg
6.6 km
Todtnau Waterfall
1.6 km
Herzogenhorn
5.6 km
Gletscherkessel Präg
6 km
Sender Feldberg
6.5 km
Alpine Path
4.8 km
Black Forest Biosphere Reserve
4.7 km
Hasenhorn
1.5 km
Feldberg
6.5 km
Baldenweger Buck
7.3 km
Parish Church of St. John the Baptist in Todtnau
147 m
Silberberg
4 km
Maria-Himmelfahrt-Kirche
6.2 km
St. Wilhelmer Hütte
6.1 km
Maria Königin
1.4 km
Utzenfluh
3.3 km
St. Jakobus der Ältere (Todtnauberg)
2.4 km
Weidbuche in Todtmoos
8.3 km
St. Wendelin
2.9 km
E-Werk Wacht
4.6 km
Bergkirche Schönau
6.1 kmFröhnder Klopfsäge
7.8 km
König-Christus-Kirche (Todtnau)
21 m
St. Cornelius
3.6 km
Langenbach-Trubelsbach
5.5 km
Feldberg Tower
6.9 km
St. Anna
2.1 km
Evangelical Church
3.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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