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Wolftal – Oberwolfach and Wolf and Bear Park in Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach

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From Alpirsbach and Loßburg, it's a 30-minute drive to the Wolftal valley, or alternatively by bus. However, we recommend driving. From Enzklösterle and Seewald, it's a 45-minute drive to Rippoldsauer Straße 36/1, 77776 Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach.

Wolf and Bear Park

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The Wolf Valley is a side valley of the Kinzig Valley, boasting beautiful Black Forest scenery and charming destinations for day trips. Our children's favorite spot is the Wolf and Bear Park. If you're looking for a lovely outing in nature and want to visit a unique animal enclosure, then a trip to the beautiful Wolf Valley is perfect for families with children.

A truly special experience awaits you here. The park provides a beautiful and natural new home for nine bears. It is the only one of its kind in all of southern Germany. In addition to the bears, the park is also home to three wolves named Anita, Adi, and Ado. The park is idyllically situated on the banks of the Fegersbächle stream, between the two districts of Bad Rippoldsau and Schapbach. Surrounded by stunning natural scenery, you can enjoy fascinating wildlife observations and learn a great deal about the bears and wolves at informative displays and information panels. Children will surely be captivated by the animals and will want to tell each other stories about them.

Opening hours: Open daily (including Sundays and public holidays), March to October 10:00-18:00. November to February 10:00-16:00.

Admission: Adults €5.00. Seniors, pupils, students, disabled persons, children aged 5 to 16 €4.00. Families (2 adults and a maximum of 2 children, each additional child €3.00) €15.00. Dogs (please keep on a leash!) €1.00.

Forest Culture House in Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach

The Forest Culture House in Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach, 5 kilometers from the Bear Park, answers questions about the era of traditional forest management practices by log drivers and timber raftsmen: How old does a tree get? What is a raft? A timber raft? These and many more answers can be found in guided tours and excursions. A great program for children and adults.

Opening hours: Daily 8:00-20:00, closed 01.11.-31.3. Wald-Kultur-Haus, Fürstenbergstraße 59 , 77776 Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach, Telephone 07440/332.

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Our holiday homes around the Wolfstal valley

Get information, suggestions and tips for your next vacation in the Black Forest. The Black Forest is a great holiday destination at any time of the year. Enjoy the special facilities with sauna, whirlpool, fireplace and more in our dream holiday apartments and holiday homes.

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Near the Wolf Valley in Alpirsbach are the following holiday homes: the luxury holiday home Dieboldsberg , the wellness holiday home Fronwald , the historic Gerberhaus , and the dream holiday home Burghalde . The Wolf and Bear Park is about 30 km from Alpirsbach by car. The same distance away in Salzenweiler you will find the luxury chalet and privately owned holiday apartments in the Black Forest . If you enjoy saunas, you will find all holiday homes with saunas or your group accommodation in the Black Forest .

Wenzel Mine Visitor Mine in Oberwolfach

In addition, there is the Wenzel Mine in Oberwolfach. It lies in the opposite direction from the Forest Culture House and is only 14 kilometers from the Bear Park. In the 18th century, this mine was one of the most important ore and silver mines in the entire Black Forest. The tunnel is 1000 meters long, and the descent into the mine is a fantastic experience lasting 1.5 hours. All visitors are equipped with boots, a jacket, a helmet, and a headlamp. Suitable for everyone from babies to seniors. Strollers are not permitted. An additional adventure mine tour is available upon prior arrangement. Visits to the Wenzel Mine are only possible with a guided tour. To book a tour, please call +49 7834 868392. Opening hours: Daily guided tours (11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM). Closed from November 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016.

Prices: Adults €5.00, adults with guest card €4.50, pupils, students, disabled persons €3.00. Children under 6 years free, groups of 10 or more €4.00 per person.

Mineral exhibition and mathematics museum

Then visit the interactive mineral exhibition and the mathematics museum in Oberwolfach. It's a 4-minute walk from the mine. You'll be amazed at how the internationally renowned mathematical research institute in Oberwolfach has organized such a fantastic exhibition, showcasing unique finds from the region.

The museum houses the most comprehensive exhibition of minerals from the entire Black Forest. A scale model of a mining operation illustrates the extraction conditions in the mine, which is the most important scientific mining area. Videos, databases, and computer programs complement the exhibition. The mathematics section features fascinating multimedia installations on crystal lattices and symmetries. There are also virtual 3D flights, films, and sculptures. In addition, highlights from the traveling mathematics exhibition IMAGINARY, which received the "Land of Ideas" award under the patronage of the Federal President, are on display. Special guided tours are offered for mineral enthusiasts and those interested in mathematics.

Opening hours: Daily 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, December 16, 2015 - April 30, 2016, Monday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Schulstr. 5, 77709 Oberwolfach. Telephone +49 7834 9420.

Prices: Adults €5.00, with guest card €4.50. Schoolchildren (from 6 years), severely disabled persons, students, military and civilian service personnel €3.00. Groups of 10 or more people €4.00 per person. School groups of 10 or more people €2.50 per person. Family ticket (no limit on the number of children) €12.00. Guided tour fee in addition to the entrance fee €45.00.

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