Schietingen in the Steinachtal: Village History and Cycle Path

Schietingen is a clustered village in the Steinachtal. Its compact settlement pattern, St. Nicholas Church and the old forge on the village square shape its character. A continuous cycle path also runs from Talheim to Schietingen. This gives you two different ways to plan your stay: exploring local history or getting out on your bike. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment, you can start by deciding whether you’d like to focus more on village history and craftsmanship or on cycling.

Church, Forge and Village History

St. Nicholas Church in Schietingen was first mentioned in 1535 as the Chapel of St. Nicholas. The Protestant church dates from 1575 and was remodelled in 1782. These dates mark different stages in the village’s history: the chapel’s early mention, the dating of the Protestant church and its later remodelling.

The old forge right on the village square now houses a blacksmith museum that showcases traditional blacksmithing. Schietingen therefore brings two distinct historical themes together: the history of the church and traditional craftsmanship. A service is held in the traditional St. Nicholas Church in Schietingen at 10:30 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. If this date is important for your travel plans, check the latest information in advance.

A Clustered Village in the Steinachtal

The village lies in the Steinachtal; newer developments on its outskirts extend along the slope on the left-hand side of the valley to the north and south. The village can thus be described as a combination of a compact settlement pattern and extensions along the valley slope. The landscape also offers a clear contrast: apart from the steep valley slopes, the district is fairly flat. If you’re interested in the village’s layout and surroundings, you can take in both a compact village centre and the valley slopes.

Cycling between Talheim and Schietingen

The cycle path from Talheim to Schietingen has been open to the public along its entire length since 30 October 2025. A 660-metre section of this path within Talheim’s municipal area forms part of the everyday cycling route from Freudenstadt to Nagold. These details describe different aspects: the continuous connection between Talheim and Schietingen and the role of the section mentioned in the everyday cycling route. This can help you decide whether to focus on Schietingen’s local history or combine your stay with cycling.

Nagold: River, Craftsmanship and Castle

For a broader regional perspective, Nagold offers its own landscape and historical themes. The River Nagold flows through the heart of the town and continues to shape its character today; there are many green spaces along the river. The Nagold Valley Cycle Path runs from the source of the Nagold in the Black Forest to its confluence with the Enz near Pforzheim, passing through the centre of Nagold. The river and its paths are therefore among the defining features of the town.

Nagold’s history also has its own distinctive focus: clothmaking and tanning were the town’s most important trades for centuries, a development encouraged by the Nagold and Waldach rivers. Walking routes lead through the old town, along the Nagold and up to the castle. Guided tours about the history of Hohennagold Castle and the castle hill are regularly offered at the castle ruins; check the latest dates before planning a visit. The castle hill was already settled and fortified in Celtic times. When planning your regional holiday, you can therefore choose between Schietingen’s village history and cycling connection, and Nagold’s river, crafts and castle themes.

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