Golfclub Rickenbach

Golfclub Rickenbach sits in the rolling countryside of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, near the Swiss border and the Black Forest region. The course was designed through a collaboration of Thomas Himmel, Kurt Peters, and Joan Dudok Van Heel, reflecting a European design sensibility that works with the natural terrain of the area. The layout takes advantage of the undulating landscape characteristic of this part of Germany, where elevation changes and wooded corridors shape the playing experience. The course routing moves through a mix of open farmland and forested sections, creating variety in both visual setting and shot requirements. Players encounter holes framed by mature trees alongside more exposed stretches where wind and topography become factors. The design emphasizes strategic placement over pure length, with fairway contours and green complexes that reward thoughtful course management. Water features and bunkers are integrated into the landscape rather than imposed upon it. Rickenbach serves a regional membership and visitors exploring the golf offerings of southern Baden-Württemberg, an area known more for its wine country and proximity to the Alps than for concentrated golf tourism. The club provides a traditional German golf experience, with facilities that support both competitive play and recreational rounds. The setting offers views toward the surrounding hills and, on clear days, distant Alpine peaks, situating the course within the broader natural beauty of the region.