This spectacular circular walk begins on wide paths and through meadows, leading up to the ‘Naturpark-AugenBlick’ viewpoint high above the Nagold Valley. It then descends back into the valley via steep and adventurous trails. Passing the ruins of Waldeck Castle, the route follows the river to the Talmühle inn. It then runs for a short stretch through the fascinating Xanderklinge Gorge (be sure to watch out for the exit!!!). The route climbs a few metres in altitude before emerging from the forest and leading to Holzbronn, the starting point.
AugenBlick Circular Walk, Calw Holzbronn
This scenic circular walk leads from Holzbronn across open meadows and along shady woodland paths, past the Waldeck ruins and through parts of the fascinating Xanderklinge Gorge.
“Moment, linger a while! You are so beautiful!” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust I)
This quote beautifully captures what awaits you at the ‘AugenBlick’ viewpoint in Holzbronn and at all the others: a breathtaking and utterly beautiful view. These special viewpoints, complete with a bench, a small table and a labelled panorama board, invite you to discover the landscape. The ‘AugenBlick’ viewpoints are designed in the style of the nature park’s logo – the distinctive ‘nature park eye’ – and also serve as the starting point for a circular walk, the ‘AugenBlick-Runde’. Let your gaze wander and discover the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the nature park!
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.25 mi -
Average duration: 4h 50 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,165 ft -
Descent: - 1,171 ft -
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Highest point: 1,870 ft -
Lowest point: 1,161 ft
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Country:
Germany
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Area: Forêt Noire -
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Calw -
Start/End: N 48.659707° / E 8.744309° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,775 ft
- 1 : mi 5.2 - alt. 1,385 ft - Ruins of Waldeck Castle
- 2 : mi 6.67 - alt. 1,211 ft - Gasthof Talmühle
- 3 : mi 7.05 - alt. 1,214 ft - Xanderklinge
- S/E : mi 8.25 - alt. 1,768 ft
Notes
Author: Manuela Röskamm
Copyright holder: Northern Black Forest
!!!As there are very few parking spaces available in Holzbronn, please use the designated hiking car parks around Holzbronn!!!
At weekends, you can also use the additional designated hiking car park at the Homag company in Holzbronn.
Xanderklinge Gorge: the Xanderklinge gorge itself is not part of the ‘Naturpark-Augenblick’ circular walk, as it is a protected biotope and poses a high risk of accidents!!! particularly due to falling rocks, stones, trees, deadwood and flooding during and after heavy rain!
Worth a visit
Tip: Viewing platform overlooking the Xanderklinge
So take a moment and treat yourself to a magnificent view!
New: MP3 audio file for people with visual impairments at the ‘AugenBlick’ viewpoint (scan the QR code).
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