Best cave trails in Calw
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Calw with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.3 (52)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, varied circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The route starts at the visitor mine car park and runs downhill toward the visitor mine. Of course, the medieval underground system can also be visited. The Hella-Glück pit was used for silver, copper, and azurite mining until it was closed. Wide, unpaved forest and meadow paths dominate the rest of the route. Much information about the small animals is shared on the bat trail. The surrounding fauna is also impressive....
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hike to the Bruderhöhle cave. This circular route starts at the St Peter and Paul monastery in Hirsau and leads through the Schweinbach valley. The path runs along the stream, over stepping stones and past rapids. After the "sea of rocks", the route reaches Oberkollbach. The trail continues past sequoia trees to the Bruderhöhle rock formation before returning to Hirsau
- 3.2 (8)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrHistorical, idyllic circular walk in Hirsau, Baden-Württemberg. The hiking tour starts from Hirsau railway station and leads through the Black Forest Nature Park Central/North. Refreshment stops are available along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Nagold - Bronnbach stream - Tälesbach stream - Fuchsklinge waterfall - Fuchsklinge forest restaurant - Hirsau Spa Forest - Monastery museum - Hirsau game reserve - Brother's Cave
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Calw?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Calw is Hirsau - Ernstmühl - Ottenbronn. This trail is estimated to be 15.0 km long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Calw?
Calw: With an ascent of 615 m, Hirsau - Ernstmühl - Ottenbronn has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Through the wild and romantic Schweinbachtal to the Bruderhöhle with 447 m of elevation gain.