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BADENWEILER, watering place in the Land of Baden, Germany, 28m. N. by E. of Basle at the western foot of the Black Forest, sheltered by the Blauen (3,82oft.). The 11th century castle, formerly belonging to the margraves of Baden, was destroyed by the French in the 18th century. The warm mineral springs and the picturesque surroundings attract numer ous visitors. In 1784 well-preserved Roman baths were dis covered here. Resident population (1933) 1,207.