Gersbach Voyage Tips and guide

Gersbach is a high-altitude resort and district of Schopfheim on a scenic plateau (800 m–1,17 0m) in the Southern Black Forest.

Gersbach is not your typical Black Forest clock-making town; its history is rooted in glassmaking, charcoal burning, and silver mining. Today, it is a prime example of an intact mountain village. Its location offers panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and the Rhine Valley. The village gained international recognition by winning the European Gold Medal for rural development in 2004.

Reached via winding mountain roads from Schopfheim (approx. 15 km) or through the scenic Wehratal from the south. It is about an hour's drive from Basel or Freiburg.

Bus line 7352 connects Gersbach with the Schopfheim train station (S-Bahn connection to Basel/Lörrach). Service is less frequent on weekends.

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Map of Gersbach

The village itself is small enough to explore on foot. For the surrounding hiking trails and the bison enclosure, sturdy walking shoes are essential. As part of Schopfheim, overnight guests receive the KONUS Card for free local public transport.

• 47.6996547.9474071 Barockschanze (Baroque fortifications). A faithful reconstruction of a hexagonal defensive fortification from the late 17th century. It includes a wooden watchtower and earthworks used during the wars against Louis XIV of France.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 47.6976167.932632 Wald & Glas Zentrum Gersbach im Schwarzwald (Forest and Glass Center), Wehratalstraße 12, ☏ 07620 227Country code missing. M, W, Sa 08:00-12:00; Th 15:00-18:00; Su 14:30-17:00. Displays original finds, replica exhibits and describes manufacturing processes for everyday objects and jewelry that were common in Gersbach in the 14th to 17th centuries, but also in other places in the Black Forest. free.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 47.7057.9353 Wisentgehege (European Bison Enclosure). A large enclosure where you can observe European bison (Wisente). A 3.6 km (2.2 mi)-long circular educational trail leads around the area.  (updated Mar 2026)
• Europe's former largest silver fir lies in the Gersbach Forest as an ecosystem for the extraction of wood.
• The rampart: This is the reconstruction of a hexagonal rampart with a diameter of 60 meters and a height of seven meters with a watchtower.
• The sculpture trail, which now includes more than 20 sculptures by the Gersbach artist Wolfgang Gerstner, attracts the attention of visitors at various points in the Black Forest village.

• Hiking: The Panoramaweg offers stunning views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks on clear days.
• The Ursee Nature Reserve: A nearby high-moor area perfect for quiet nature walks.

• 47.697557.931211 Gersbacher Chäs-Chuchi (Cheese Dairy), Wehratalstraße 12. A local dairy producing artisanal mountain cheeses. You can buy regional products and watch the cheesemaking process through a glass wall.  (updated Mar 2026)

• 47.70067.93241 Gasthof zum Hirschen, Landstraße 14, ☏ +49 173 3268296. M, Tu, Th, F, Sa 17:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00. A traditional, family-run village inn offering regional German cuisine. The atmosphere is rustic and down-to-earth, featuring a small outdoor seating area. Popular with locals and hikers passing through the valley. Note that it has limited opening hours and accepts cash only. €15-€30.  (updated Mar 2026)

• 47.70117.93381 Haus Zimmermann, Hägiweg 10 79650 Schopfheim-Gersbach, ☏ +49 7620-298, [email protected]. A quiet holiday apartment situated at the edge of the forest in the mountain village of Gersbach. It offers a peaceful environment with easy access to local hiking trails in the Southern Black Forest. €40.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 47.701387.930512 Hotel Muehle zu Gersbach, Zum Bühl 4, Schopfheim, ☏ +49 7620 90400, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. A family-run 3-star superior hotel in a traditional Black Forest house. It features cozy rooms with wooden interiors, many with balconies offering views of the surrounding countryside. The on-site restaurant specializes in regional "Schmeck den Süden" certified cuisine and game dishes. Amenities include a small wellness area with a sauna and steam bath, a garden terrace, and free parking. €110–€150.  (updated Mar 2026)

• Schopfheim (15 km): The main town in the Wiesental with more shopping and dining.
• Todtmoos (12 km): A famous pilgrimage site and spa town.
• Feldberg (35 km): The highest peak in the Black Forest for skiing and hiking.