Nagold between the River, Old Town and Castle

Riverside scenery and routes through town

The Nagold is more than a landmark in the townscape: the water accompanies walks through different parts of the town. You can choose routes through the old town, walk along the river or take the path up to the castle. This gives you a choice of different impressions without having to commit to just one kind of town walk. If you enjoy exploring on two wheels, the Nagold Valley Cycle Route is another option to consider when planning your trip. The cycle route runs from the source of the Nagold in the Black Forest to its confluence with the Enz near Pforzheim, passing right through Nagold. Along the way, the route connects these widely separated endpoints with Nagold’s townscape.

Crafts and history on the castle hill

For centuries, the Nagold and Waldach rivers supported the development of cloth-making and tanning. These trades were Nagold’s most important industries for a long time, so the town’s history can also be explored through its riverside landscape and the working of cloth and leather. The history of the castle hill goes back even further: it was inhabited and fortified as early as Celtic times. The foundations of various buildings in the castle’s central complex, dating from the 12th century, are still preserved at Hohennagold Castle Ruins. Guided tours about the history of the castle and castle hill are regularly offered there. If a tour fits your plans, check the current dates in advance.

Plan your stay around your interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Nagold, it can help to first decide what kind of stay you want. Would you mainly like to stroll through the old town, walk along the river or explore the history of the castle and castle hill? The Nagold Valley Cycle Route may also be relevant to your plans if cycling is one of your travel interests. These themes can help guide your choice of destination and how you plan your days. You do not need to combine individual experiences into a fixed itinerary: the walking routes, castle ruins and cycle route appeal to different interests. This makes it easy to discover Nagold in a way that suits what appeals to you most on this trip.

More to explore in the wider Calw destination

The wider Calw destination also offers activities to suit different interests. In and around Calw, well-signposted paths and routes let you explore the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park on foot. In Haiterbach, the nature trail provides children with an accessible introduction to trees and their leaves, as well as the geology of the quarry. At the animal long-jump activity, visitors can also compare how far different animals can jump—a hands-on idea for families who want to explore nature together.

In Schömberg, the barefoot park has a course about 800 metres long, with more than 20 different materials. As it operates seasonally, check its opening dates before your trip. Ebhausen offers a different experience: its Backhausfest is held every year on the first weekend in May. The programme may include tasting onion tart and wood-fired bread from the local bakehouses; confirm the date for the year of your trip. In Calw, visitors can discover coffee using all their senses at the coffee roastery and learn the secrets of the coffee bean. If you would like to plan a visit, check the booking conditions in advance.

Other destinations within Nagold include Gündringen, Schietingen, Iselshausen and Mindersbach.

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