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·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, varied loop 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 the rest of the routepaths dominate. A lot of information about the small animals is shared on the bat trail. The surrounding fauna is also impressive. The...
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hike to the Bruderhöhle cave. This loop 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 rock formation of the Bruderhöhle cave before returning to Hirsau
- 3.2 (8)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrHistorical, idyllic circular hike in Hirsau, Baden-Württemberg. The hiking tour starts at Hirsau train station and leads through the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Nagold - Bronbach - Talesbach - Waterfall Fox Blade - Fox blade forest restaurant - Hirsau Kurwald - Monastery Museum - Hirsau game reserve - Brother 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 9.3 mi long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Calw?
Calw: With an ascent of 2,017 ft, 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 1,466 ft of elevation gain.
