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McRent Rheinfelden GmbHAlemannenstrasse 33, 79689 MaulburgView map
Hiring a campervan in Maulburg means starting from a village in the Wiese valley, between Lörrach and Schopfheim, where the river leaves the mountains of the southern Black Forest and heads for Basel. The ridges of the Belchen and the Kleines Wiesental are half an hour's drive away, the Swiss border a quarter of an hour, and Alsace begins just across the Rhine, at Weil am Rhein. 1 partner company and 1 depot: McRent, based in the village itself, at 33 Alemannenstrasse.
German uplands, the hills of the Alsatian Sundgau and the plateaus of the Swiss Jura can thus be combined in a few days on the road, without ever straying far from the starting point.
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Road trips from Maulburg
1 Kleines Wiesental, Belchen and Münstertal
- Maulburg
- Schopfheim
- Tegernau
- Neuenweg
- Belchen
- Münstertal
- Sulzburg
- Müllheim
- Maulburg
From Schopfheim, a narrow road climbs the Kleines Wiesental, a valley of meadows and isolated farms that belongs to the Black Forest biosphere reserve, via Tegernau to Neuenweg. You then reach the foot of the Belchen, one of the finest viewpoints in the range, before descending to Münstertal, with its St. Trudpert Abbey and its show silver mine, then to Sulzburg and Müllheim, among the vineyards.
- Distance
- about 140 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 The Alsatian Sundgau and Ajoie
- Maulburg
- Weil am Rhein
- Petite Camargue Alsacienne
- Altkirch
- Ferrette
- Lucelle
- Porrentruy
- Delémont
- Maulburg
Once across the Rhine, the Petite Camargue Alsacienne nature reserve makes a first stop beside the old arms of the river. The Sundgau then unfolds its hills, ponds and half-timbered houses as far as Altkirch, followed by the Alsatian Jura around Ferrette and its ruined castle. Via the former abbey of Lucelle you enter Ajoie, on the Swiss side: Porrentruy castle, the Jurassica palaeontology museum, then the old town of Delémont.
The way back follows the Birs valley to Basel. On this loop, only Swiss motorways require the vignette: main roads are enough for the whole route.
- Distance
- about 220 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Southern Vosges: Ballon d'Alsace and Mille Étangs
- Maulburg
- Mulhouse
- Thann
- Masevaux
- Ballon d'Alsace
- Mille Étangs plateau
- Ronchamp
- Belfort
- Maulburg
After Mulhouse and its great car and railway museums, the road to Thann and its Gothic collegiate church leads to Masevaux, then climbs the Ballon d'Alsace, at the southern end of the Vosges range. On the Franche-Comté side, the Mille Étangs plateau, nicknamed little Finland, comes before Le Corbusier's chapel at Ronchamp, a World Heritage site, and the citadel of Belfort, guarded by its red sandstone lion.
- Distance
- about 290 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile motorhome or campervan
Weather and seasons
When to go in Maulburg?
Best time
June and September
June, September
highs 22 to 25 °C, lows 12 to 14 °C
The most balanced months to combine the Black Forest, Alsace and the Jura: twelve hours of sunshine a day in June, clear summits and campsites still available. September, a little less rainy, brings the grape harvest to the vineyards of Sulzburg and Müllheim and still mild days, with cool mornings on the heights.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 26 °C, lows 15 °C
High summer, with up to thirteen hours of sunshine in July and afternoon thunderstorms over the hills. August is, along with September, among the most pleasant months of the year. The Sundgau ponds and the Vosges summits draw crowds: book your vehicle early and head for campsites in the morning.
April, May and October
April to May, October
highs 16 to 19 °C, lows 5 to 9 °C
Mild but damp shoulder seasons: May is the wettest month of the year, with October close behind. In April, orchards blossom in the Sundgau and the meadows of the Kleines Wiesental turn green; in October, the beech woods of the Vosges and the Jura take on their colours. Ridge roads may still be snowy in April.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs 6 to 12 °C, lows -1 to 3 °C
A grey, damp winter in the lowlands, with four hours of sunshine a day in December and night frosts in January. The Belchen and the Ballon d'Alsace are covered in snow, and the Christmas markets of Basel, Mulhouse and Freiburg im Breisgau liven up December. March, brighter, stays cool: a well-heated vehicle is a must.
Climate in Maulburg, month by month
Most pleasant months: August to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 °C | -1 °C | 124 mm | 5 h/day |
| Feb | 9 °C | 1 °C | 81 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 12 °C | 2 °C | 90 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 16 °C | 5 °C | 88 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 19 °C | 9 °C | 121 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 14 °C | 91 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 26 °C | 15 °C | 99 mm | 13 h/day |
| Aug | 26 °C | 15 °C | 80 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 21 °C | 12 °C | 82 mm | 10 h/day |
| Oct | 16 °C | 8 °C | 108 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 9 °C | 3 °C | 123 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 6 °C | 1 °C | 108 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
A depot on the B317
The McRent depot is at 33 Alemannenstrasse, in Maulburg itself. The B317, which runs up the whole Wiese valley to the Feldberg, passes through the village; to the south, it joins Lörrach and the A98 motorway, which leads to Weil am Rhein and the A5. Do your shopping in Schopfheim or Lörrach before heading for the heights.
The customs-free road from Lörrach to Weil
Between Lörrach and Weil am Rhein, the Zollfreie Strasse follows the Wiese along a short stretch of Swiss territory, at Riehen, with no customs checks: stopping is forbidden and you must not leave the vehicle. It is the most direct route between the valley and Weil am Rhein, and no Swiss vignette is required.
The Belchen by cable car
The road to the summit of the Belchen is closed to private vehicles. Leave the motorhome at the cable car car park, at Multen, and the cabin takes you up to the Belchenhaus, from where a short path leads to the summit. On clear days, the view takes in the Vosges, the Rhine plain and the Alps.
Weil am Rhein, design and footbridge
About twenty minutes from the depot, the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein brings together a design museum and buildings by Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid and Tadao Ando. Nearby, the Three Countries Bridge spans the Rhine in a single arch to Huningue, in France: cross it on foot, with Switzerland starting just upstream.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Maulburg
Where can I pick up a campervan in Maulburg?
McRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles at 33 Alemannenstrasse, in the village itself, between Steinen and Schopfheim. Its local company is called McRent Rheinfelden: don't be surprised to see this name on some documents, pick-up really does take place in Maulburg. The day and time of your appointment are given in your confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Maulburg?
The rate depends on the season, the length of hire and the size of the vehicle, from a compact campervan to a family motorhome. School holidays in Baden-Württemberg and neighbouring Switzerland push up demand in summer. Run a search with your dates: the offers shown include mandatory fees and can be booked straight away.
Can I do a one-way trip from Maulburg?
Our partners have other depots in southern Germany: Müllheim, in the Markgräflerland, Lauchringen, near Waldshut, Zimmern ob Rottweil, on the upper Neckar, and Stockach or Konstanz, on Lake Constance. Crossing the Hotzenwald plateau and then reaching the lake through the Hegau makes a fine one-way trip. Enter the return city in your search: any fees are included in the price.
Can I drive into France and Switzerland with a campervan hired in Maulburg?
Both borders are a few kilometres away and most rental companies allow these countries; still, check which countries the insurance covers in the offer's conditions. France applies European Union rules. Switzerland, a member of the Schengen area but not of the Union, may check goods at customs, and you pay in Swiss francs.
What is there to see in the Wiese valley before setting off?
Schopfheim, a few minutes away, has a small old town around its former St. Michael's church, and the Hohe Möhr tower overlooks the valley. Further upstream, Hausen im Wiesental preserves the childhood home of the poet Johann Peter Hebel, who wrote in the Alemannic dialect. A cycle path follows the river from Lörrach to Zell im Wiesental.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Maulburg
What licence do I need for a campervan hired in Maulburg?
A category B licence is enough for a vehicle of up to 3.5 tonnes, which covers campervans and most rental motorhomes, in Germany as well as in France and Switzerland. With a licence issued outside Europe, an international driving permit may be required. The minimum age and years of driving experience are set by the rental company in the offer's conditions.
How do I get to Maulburg by plane or train?
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse is the closest, about half an hour's drive away. By train, Basel Badischer Bahnhof, served by German and Swiss long-distance trains, is linked to Maulburg by the S6 regional line, which also serves Lörrach and Schopfheim. Zurich Airport, further away, offers more long-haul flights.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome between the Black Forest, Alsace and the Jura?
On the German side, municipal motorhome areas are plentiful, and one night's rest in a car park is generally tolerated as long as nothing is set up outside. In Alsace, many Sundgau villages offer simple motorhome areas, but a municipal by-law may forbid overnight parking. In Switzerland, prefer campsites: cantons and municipalities often regulate overnight stays elsewhere.
Do I need winter tyres when leaving from Maulburg?
In Germany, winter or all-season tyres bearing the alpine symbol are compulsory whenever the road is snowy or icy, which is often the case on the Belchen. In the Vosges, many mountain municipalities require winter equipment or chains from 1 November to 31 March. Check the vehicle's equipment at handover if you are travelling during this period.
Which vignettes are needed between Germany, Switzerland and France?
A motorhome registered in Germany normally carries the green sticker required in German low-emission zones. On Swiss motorways, the annual vignette, as a sticker or electronic, is compulsory, while main roads remain free. In France, some urban areas may require the Crit'Air sticker: check the rules in force before driving to Mulhouse or Belfort.
When should I book a campervan in Maulburg?
As McRent is the only rental company on site, it is best to book several months ahead for July, August and the German and Swiss school holidays. For June or September, a few weeks are often enough. In winter, demand stays low, except around the holidays and the Christmas markets of Basel, Mulhouse or Freiburg im Breisgau.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Maulburg
Maulburg is just a discreet village in the Wiese valley, but it sits at a rare crossroads: the southern Black Forest to the north-east, Basel and Switzerland to the south, Alsace to the west, across the Rhine. In a single day, you go from the pastures of the Kleines Wiesental and the summit of the Belchen to the vineyards of Sulzburg; in two or three, from the ponds of the Sundgau to the castles of Ajoie, or from the museums of Mulhouse to the forests of the Ballon d'Alsace and the chapel at Ronchamp.
McRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles in the village itself, a few minutes from the B317 and the A98. Müllheim, Lauchringen, Rottweil and Konstanz, other departure cities of our partners, let you end the trip without retracing your steps. August and September are the most pleasant months, but June is just as well suited to long stages.