By I have to say this is one of the more beautiful walks I have taken and it reminded me very much of Kyoto’s famed Philosopher’s Walk. Jet lagged, I started from the Roomers Baden Baden Hotel at around 8am and took a leisurely stroll soaking in the breathtaking autumn colours.
Even if you are not a walker, I highly recommend taking a short promenade along this famed path. The 2.3km path starts from the town centre and ends at the Lichtenthal Abbey (Kloster Lichtenthal). With the Oosbach River as your guide enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of the season and admire the architecture of the lovely hotels and homes that sit by the river bank.
The Atlantic Park hotel more or less marks the start of the walk. I would break the walk into 3 sections.
Section 1: Atlantic Park hotel to Brenners Hotel & Spa
Section 2: Tennis Courts (clay no less) and the classically designed Gonneranlage Gardens
Section 3: The beautiful avenue of trees with a large open park. This is the residential area and you will see many locals going about their daily exercise or enjoying a morning stroll.
SG Butler Tip: If you are pressed for time then perhaps just take in Section 1 which is right in town. You can pop into the Museum and end with lunch at the Wintergarten. I would still strongly recommend the full walk if you have the time and are able.
The Brenners Park Hotel & Spa
This is probably the smartest address in Baden-Baden. Dine at the Wintergarten or the Fritz & Felix (dinner only). You can also book the spa as a day guest.
Wintergarten Restaurant
Schillerstraße 4/6, 76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
12pm –10pm
The Gonneranlage
The Gonneranlage is past the Brenners Park Hotel. You will have to cross the bridge to get into the garden. Give yourself 15 minutes. There are seats and I found myself sitting down to rest and to enjoy the beauty before me.
The Gonneranlage
Lichtentaler Allee 64, 76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
8am – 8pm
The Abbey
When the path ends, the Abbey is to the right. There is a bookshop that sells religious books and items (most of the material was in German), a reception office and of course the church and chapel. I could not find access into the church so I just walked around the courtyard which was rather medieval-looking. I felt I was on the set of a Robin Hood movie.
Lichtenthal Abbey
Lichtentaler Allee 64, 76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
Open 24 hours
Heading Back
I walked back to the hotel but for those who find this walk long, I would head back to the Brenners Hotel to get a taxi to bring you back to the Roomers. The area around the Abbey is very residential and I didn’t see any taxi rank. There was a bus stop which I suspect operates a route back to town.
Museum Frieder Burda
The walk takes you past this contemporary museum opened in 2004 by Frieder Burda. It houses over 700 works by mainly German artists. The full works are not shown at any one time. I enjoyed the visit. Bathrooms are in the basement (good pit stop if required) and there is a nice gift shop. There is a cafe too but it was not open when I was there. The building was designed by Richard Meier and is the winner of the American Institute of Architects Honour Award for Architecture 2006.
The Museum Frieder Burda
Museum Frieder Burda
Lichtentaler Allee 8B
10am–6pm (Closed Mondays)
Trinkhalle (The Pump Room)
Trinkhalle
As you start or end the walk you are likely to see the imposing Trinkhalle. It was closed when I was there but you can still enjoy the building and surrounding gardens. This majestic building is close to the town centre and it is hard not to miss. Enjoy this fine work of art as you start your walk along the Lichetentaler Allee. Built-in 1839 the 90m long portico (porch leading to the entrance of a building) has beautiful frescos of local legends.
SG Butler Tip: The descriptions of each fresco is in German, fortunately, Wikipedia has the details in English! so have your phone handy if you want details of each drawing.
Trinkhalle
Kaiserallee 3, 76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
10am–6pm
Conclusion
I discovered the Lichtenthal Allee by chance and would definitely place it on my must-do list when in Baden-Baden. You could pop into the local bakery or supermarket to get some cold cuts and sandwiches to enjoy whilst sitting at the park.
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