In the Kinzig valley, in the heart of the Black Forest, Schiltach is the best exampleof the best Germany has to offer. The town has old half-timbered houses around a market square, a beautiful town hall, narrow medieval streets.

Hiking trails lead into the mountains and the entire region has several pretty drives and provides ample opportunities for relaxation.

Beautifull villages nearby include : Wolfach, Gutach (With a good open air museum) Alpirsbach (with the Klosterkirche St Benedict), Haslach and Gangenbach. Enough to spend a few days.