Willnau

Willnau is a hamlet in Münstertal, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg and has an elevation of 1,040 metres. Willnau is situated nearby to the hamlet Halde, as well as near Oberschindelmatt.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Schauinsland and Eugen-Keidel Tower.

Schauinsland

Peak

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The Schauinsland is a mountain in the Black Forest with an elevation of 1,284 m above sea level. It is a popular destination for day trips. Due to the high amount of silver mining, it was previously known as "Erzkasten"; the name "Schouwesland" first appeared in 1347. Schauinsland is situated 2½ km northeast of Willnau.

Eugen-Keidel Tower

Scenic viewpoint

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Eugen-Keidel Tower is a 31-metre-high observation tower location on the Schauinsland mountain near Freiburg, Germany. It was built in 1981. The Eugen-Keidel Tower has an extraordinary design with a triangular cross section. Eugen-Keidel Tower is situated 2½ km northeast of Willnau.

Schauinsland Pit

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The Schauinsland Pit was a silver and lead mine east of Freiburg im Breisgau. From the 19th century zinc was also mined. The mine operated from the 13th century until 1954. Since 1997 Schauinsland Pit has been a show mine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hofsgrund and St. Ulrich’s Priory in the Black Forest.

Hofsgrund

Village

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Hofsgrund is a village.

St. Ulrich’s Priory in the Black Forest

Village

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St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest was a priory of Cluny Abbey founded in the valley of the River Möhlin in the Black Forest in about 1083. St. Ulrich is now part of the municipality of Bollschweil, in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. St. Ulrich’s Priory in the Black Forest is situated 4 km northwest of Willnau.