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Accommodation in Bad Herrenalb
Bad Herrenalb offers two distinct highlights for vacation days planned in different ways: nature in the spa gardens and along the spring nature trail, as well as water and activity at the outdoor pool. The approximately 4 km trail starts by passing through the spa gardens and the Cistercian monastery, then continues along the edge of the forest. There is also a seasonal outdoor pool fed by spring water, with a slide and diving towers. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can decide whether you want nature, a day at the pool or a mix of both to shape your stay.
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Spa gardens, monastery and forest edge
The Bad Herrenalb spring nature trail is about 4 km long. It starts by passing through the spa gardens and the Cistercian monastery, then continues along the edge of the forest. This sequence brings different impressions together on one route: it begins in the heart of Bad Herrenalb, passes the monastery and continues along the edge of the forest. The spa gardens themselves are right in the heart of Bad Herrenalb and invite you to enjoy nature. You can make them a focus of your stay or combine the section through the gardens with the rest of the nature trail. The approximate length is a useful guide for planning. Check the route information before setting out, as details may change.
Water and activity at the outdoor pool
The Bad Herrenalb outdoor pool is fed by spring water from the Loffenauer-Eck spring, with a water temperature of 24 degrees. The pool has a 45-meter water slide and diving towers at heights of 1 and 3 meters. There is also a volleyball court in a green setting and a large sunbathing lawn for relaxing and sunbathing. The slide and the two diving heights offer different ways to enjoy the water, while the volleyball court and sunbathing lawn provide more ways to spend time on the grounds. The pool operates seasonally. If you are planning a day at the pool, check whether it will be open during your travel dates.
Choose the right focus for your holiday apartment
The best location for your accommodation also depends on which side of Bad Herrenalb you would like to focus on. Would you like the spa gardens and spring nature trail to be the highlight of your time in nature, or is the outdoor pool an important destination during its season?
In the wider Calw destination
The wider Calw destination offers other attractions for nature, history and culture enthusiasts. In and around Calw, well-marked paths and routes make it possible to explore the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park on foot. The ruins of Hohennagold Castle on Nagold Castle Hill still contain the foundations of various buildings in the castle’s core, dating from the 12th century. Schömberg Barefoot Park has a trail about 800 meters long, with more than 20 different materials; check its seasonal opening before visiting.
The Haiterbach Nature Discovery Trail teaches children about trees and their leaves, as well as the geology of the quarry. At the animal long-jump station, visitors can compare the jumping abilities of different animals. The Backhausfest in Ebhausen celebrates the region’s baking tradition: it takes place every year on the first weekend in May, and visitors can sample onion tart and wood-fired bread baked in the local bakehouses. Confirm the date for the year you plan to visit. At the coffee roastery in Calw, visitors can discover coffee with all their senses and learn the secrets of the coffee bean.
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