Best forest trails in Calw

Popular Black Forest gourmet trail in the Northern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail ideal for nature lovers and those interested in culture. The circular route starts in the Herman-Hesse town of Calw, leads past Zavelstein and to the castle ruins back to Calw. On partly narrow paths, partly steep, almost alpine climbs, it goes through ancient spruce and beech stands. On a particularly idyllic section, it passes the Rötelbachtal. The sandstone...

Popular, panoramic circular hiking trail near Calw, Baden-Württemberg. This route is a signposted adventure hiking trail along the Xanderklinge stream. From a viewing platform, you can observe the surrounding area, which is home to waterfalls up to 3 meters high and ten-meter-high rock faces. Highlights of the hike: - Xander Klinge natural phenomenon - Natural paths - Waterfall -----------------------------------

Popular, 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...

Romantic-historical loop in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany This route leads into the Black Forest National Park and combines romantic nature with historical highlights. The start is at the monastery car park in the climatic health resort of Hirsau, in order to then go directly to the idyllic Schweinbachtal - accompanied by the wonderfully babbling Schweinbach. Here you can find and enjoy peace and relaxation in the middle of the mostly natural park! Matching the narrow paths,...

Popular loop in the Central/North Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The loop "Wolfsschlucht and Fuchsklinge" enchants with plenty of variety. Highlights of the hike include the wild and romantic Wolfsschlucht gorge, which crosses the Landschaft on very natural paths, as well as the St. Peter and Paul monastery in Hirsau, which was founded in the late 11th century. The route begins and ends at Hirsau railroad station. Highlights of the hike: - Wolfsschlucht Ernstmühl - Nagold -...

This nature-focused route leads through the steep Black Forest slopes surrounding the historic birthplace of Hermann Hesse. The path explores the dense forest area above Calw, following a diverse mixture of narrow natural forest trails, mossy steps, and well-maintained forestry tracks. A central highlight is the contrast between the untouched silence of the forest and the recurring panoramic views of the picturesque half-timbered town in the Nagold Valley. In the thick fir and beech stands,...

This route starts in Calw and explores the forest area in the south of the city. It first leads along the Nagold River. It leads via the engagement path to the Rudersberg. From there it goes to the Stubenfelsen, which represent a fascinating natural phenomenon. The path then leads back to Calw, passing the Zigeunerberg.

Varied 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

Family-friendly circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg The circular route starts at the Felsenmeer car park and leads around 5 km around the Langenbrander Höhe (highest point in the community of Schömberg). Due to the relatively small height difference and the shortness of the route, this tour is ideal for a relaxed hike with the whole family. This hike is a pleasure at any time of the year, although tools such as snowshoes can be an advantage in winter. Highlights of the...