Nagold – A Town by the River and Below the Castle Hill

Nagold is shaped by its river: the Nagold flows right through the town and continues to define its townscape today. There are many green spaces along the river. The old town, river and castle hill offer different ways to shape your stay: you can get to know Nagold on walks, along the cycle route and through its history. If you are looking for a hotel in Nagold, these themes can help guide your choice of destination.

The River and the History of Local Industry

For centuries, cloth-making and tanning were Nagold’s most important industries. The rivers Nagold and Waldach helped them develop. The River Nagold is therefore not the only important river in the town’s history: the Waldach also forms part of the economic background to these industries. At the same time, the Nagold continues to shape the townscape today. The visible river landscape and the historical development of local industries are therefore connected, although the two rivers do not play the same role in today’s townscape.

Walks and the Cycle Route

Walking routes lead through the old town, along the Nagold and up to the castle. This lets you choose between the town, the riverbank and the castle, depending on which aspect of Nagold you want to focus on. The Nagold Valley Cycle Route covers a different scale: it runs from the source of the Nagold in the Black Forest to its confluence with the Enz at Pforzheim, passing right through Nagold. The two options offer different kinds of orientation: the walks take in local sights, while the cycle route follows the river between its source and its mouth. If you are planning to cycle the route, check the route conditions for your travel dates in advance.

History on the Castle Hill

Nagold’s castle hill was inhabited and fortified as early as Celtic times. Guided tours about the history of the castle and castle hill are regularly offered at Hohennagold Castle ruins. Check the current dates before your visit. The early settlement and fortification provide a distinct historical time reference; the guided tours focus on the history of the castle and castle hill.

More to Explore in the Larger Calw Destination

The larger Calw destination offers more themes to explore in other places. In and around Calw, there is a wealth of well-marked trails and routes where you can hike through the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park. In Calw itself, visitors can discover coffee through all their senses at the coffee roastery and learn the secrets of the coffee bean. Check the conditions in advance when planning your visit. In Schömberg, the barefoot park offers a course about 800 metres long with more than 20 different materials; check its seasonal opening hours before visiting. In Ebhausen, the Backhausfest takes place every year on the first weekend in May. As part of the programme, you can sample onion tart and wood-fired bread from the local bakehouses. We recommend checking the exact date for the year you plan to visit.

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