The birthplace of Hermann Hesse not only inspired the world-famous author, but also the visitors who come to Calw. The tranquil region in Baden-Württemberg impresses with its deep green forests, for which the Black Forest is so well known. Do as the author did and enjoy nature on the wonderful hiking trails and meadow paths around Calw!
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Calw
Eine der schönsten Wandertouren in Calw führt entlang des Flusses Nagold. Startpunkt ist die historische Altstadt mit ihren engen Gassen und Fachwerkhäusern. Von dort aus folgt man dem gut markierten Weg entlang des Flussufers, vorbei an idyllischen Wiesen und kleinen Wasserfällen. Diese Tour eignet sich besonders gut für Familien mit Kindern, da sie relativ flach verläuft und viele schöne Picknickplätze bietet.
Ein weiteres Highlight sind die "Hermann-Hesse-Wege". Diese insgesamt 13 Kilometer langen Rundwanderwege führen durch abwechslungsreiche Landschaften wie Wälder, Weinberge und Streuobstwiesen. Unterwegs passiert man verschiedene Stationen rund um das Leben des berühmten Dichters Hermann Hesse, darunter sein Geburtshaus in Calw-Hirsau sowie seine Grabstätte auf dem Friedhof von Montagnola.
Für Naturliebhaber empfehlen sich zudem Wanderungen im nahegelegenen Nationalpark Schwarzwald. Hier kann man auf gut ausgeschilderten Wanderwegen die unberührte Natur des Schwarzwalds entdecken. Besonders im Herbst, wenn sich das Laub der Bäume bunt färbt, bietet diese Region eine atemberaubende Kulisse für Wanderungen.
Die besten Jahreszeiten zum Wandern in Calw sind Frühling und Herbst. Im Frühling erblüht die Natur und die Temperaturen sind angenehm mild. Im Herbst hingegen verwandelt sich der Wald in ein buntes Farbenmeer und die klare Luft sorgt für fantastische Fernsichten.
Ob kurze Spaziergänge entlang des Flusses oder anspruchsvolle Bergtouren - Calw hat für jeden Wanderer etwas zu bieten. Die Vielfalt der Landschaften, gepaart mit den historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten und dem kulturellen Erbe von Hermann Hesse, machen jede Wanderung zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Also packen Sie Ihre Wanderschuhe ein und erkunden Sie die malerische Umgebung von Calw!
Where is Calw?
The district town of Calw is located a good 30 km west of Stuttgart in the northern Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg. The river Nagold flows through the town from south to north. If you come to Calw for hiking, there are plenty of well-marked trails in the forest and around the town to choose from.
What is Calw known for?
The most famous citizen of Calw was the writer and Nobel Prize winner for literature Hermann Hesse, who was born here in 1877. Traces of his work can be found in many places in the town, above all, of course, in the Hermann Hesse Museum in Calw.
But Calw is also famous – apart from its beautiful historic market square with many half-timbered houses – for the former Hirsau Monastery (St. Peter and Paul), which was one of the most important monasteries in Central Europe in the Middle Ages. Nowadays, the monastery is open for tours.
The poet's office is not to show the way, but above all to awaken longing. - Hermann Hesse
In the footsteps of Herman Hesse
Hesse was good at awakening longing: his numerous works are recognised all over the world. However, significantly fewer people are probably familiar with his birthplace of Calw. Yet one can safely assume that the author was inspired by his homeland.
Hiking played a major role for Hesse, who always envied those who could move freely in nature and enjoy the beautiful landscape. So get out there and explore the Calw surroundings - perhaps it will even inspire you to write a literary masterpiece yourself.
Wanderlust tears at my heart when I hear trees rustling in the evening wind. - Hermann Hesse
Hiking in the Black Forest Nature Park
The breathtaking Calw landscape is perfect for going on a hike and spending the day in magnificent nature - on a beautiful loop, time just flies by.
The foothills of the "Gäus", consisting of gentle hills and wide meadows, and the deep green coniferous forests of the Black Forest meet here. In the heart of the region, the town of Calw, the municipal forest opens directly into the wild landscape. Right from the centre, you are immediately on the trail!
The hiking trails around Calw are signposted by the Black Forest Association and regularly maintained by local clubs, so that nothing stands in the way of your hiking pleasure. From the "Genießerpfad" (leisure trail) to the "Premiumweg", there are excellent hikes to look forward to - the Black Forest region specialises in hikers.
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