Discover Simmersfeld
Accommodation in Simmersfeld
Simmersfeld offers plenty of reasons to spend time outdoors: signposted hiking and cycling routes, a foot-wading facility in the Köllbach valley and winter activities that depend on snow conditions. There is also the history of St John’s Church. Which of these aspects interests you most may also shape your choice of holiday apartment and the focus of your days away.
Hiking trails, streams and valley history
Simmersfeld has 90 km of signposted hiking trails. A prominent point on the route from Simmersfeld to Fünfbronn is the bend in the valley where the Zugbach and Wolfsbach streams meet to form the Schnaitbach. If you are also interested in the surrounding area, the Schnaitbach valley is nearby, on the border between the districts of Calw and Freudenstadt. There you will find remains of Schildeck Castle, the Schild Mill—a grain mill—and six sawmills. The streams and traces of the past offer different possibilities for a day trip.
You can reach the foot-wading facility in the Köllbach valley on foot or by bicycle, heading downhill along the Köllbachweg. Two signposted cycling routes add to the choice: a family tour and a route for sporty cyclists. When planning, you can therefore choose between hiking, a route designated as a family tour and a cycling route described as sporty.
Plan winter days around snow conditions
The municipality’s network of cross-country ski trails covers 39.5 km: 37.5 km of classic trails and 2.0 km of skating trails. There is also a 250 m-long toboggan run between Lift I and Lift II. The trails and toboggan run depend on snow conditions, so check local conditions before setting off. The different types of routes help you plan your winter day more precisely: go classic cross-country skiing or skating, or include the toboggan run.
A look at St John’s Church
The history of the church’s construction is another part of discovering Simmersfeld. St John’s Church was rebuilt on the same site between 1886 and 1889. The unusual chancel arrangement of the previous building was retained. If you would like to include local history as well as outdoor activities on your trip, this offers a distinct historical point of interest.
More things to do in the wider destination of Calw
The wider destination of Calw also offers its own day-trip ideas. At the Schömberg Barefoot Park, a trail around 800 metres long leads over more than 20 different materials; check the seasonal opening period before visiting. The Haiterbach nature trail teaches children about trees and their leaves, as well as the geology of the quarry. At the animal long-jump activity, visitors can compare how far different animals can jump. These attractions are in the Calw destination and should be distinguished from the local sights in Simmersfeld.
Find the right holiday apartment for your plans
When looking for a holiday apartment, you could first consider which experiences you want to shape your stay: hiking days, cycling tours, the foot-wading facility or—if snow conditions are suitable—cross-country ski trails and the toboggan run. St John’s Church and the historical traces nearby can also add a different focus to your daily plans. Choose your accommodation based on which activities you want to include, and check which location suits your planned itinerary. That way, you can start your search with the kind of holiday you want, rather than with an accommodation type that would have to suit every traveller equally.
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Go to the wider travel overview: Calw.
