This varied, family-friendly circular hike of about 7 kilometers takes you around the small community of Höfen an der Enz through idyllic Black Forest nature.
The fully signposted route starts and ends in the spa park or at the town hall of Höfen an der Enz. It first leads up through the picturesque Förteltal valley and then on to Brennerberg and the Wartwiese meadow. Upon reaching the Eyach Bridge, it's time for a little refreshment. Either directly along the hiking trail at the Gasthaus zur Eyachbrücke or take a short detour to the hotel and restaurant "Zur Alten Mühle" and relax there for a break. Returning to Höfen an der Enz goes via the Großenzhaldeweg towards the train station. The circular hike runs partly on narrow paths as well as wide forest and woodland roads and offers views of Höfen in the Enz valley. At the end of the route, places like the Ochsen invite you to enjoy a delicious conclusion to the hike! Due to the low elevation gain and not too many kilometers, this route is also wonderfully suitable for families.
Author’s recommendation
Numerous places to stop for food and drink during and after the hike invite you to enjoy delicious Swabian specialties - cherry cake included!
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel Gasthof zur EyachbrückeHotel Zur Alten Mühle
Tips and suggestions
Municipal Administration and Tourism Höfen an der Enz
Wildbader Straße 1
75339 Höfen an der Enz
07081 784-0
Roadbook
Route: 'Upper Spa Park - Förteltal - Brennerberg - Pavilion at Brennerberg - Cemetery - Wartwiese - Eyach Bridge - Karl-Bierhalter-Haus - Großenzhaldeweg (Bannwaldschrat) - Brandweg - Sitzbankweg - Forester's House - Höfen Train Station - Hotel Ochsen - Spa Park/Town Hall
Förteltal
Hotel Ochsen
Dachsbau
Eyachbrücke
Wartwiese
Karl-Bierhalter Haus
Wartgrund
Amerikanerwäldle
Bannwaldschrat
Spazierweg
Plattenteich
Eichwald
Grillplatz/Förteltal
Höfen/Kurpark
Höfen/Oberer Kurpark
Sitzbankweg
Höfen/Bahnhof
Höfen, Rathaus
Höfen, Bahnhof
Hotel Gasthof zur Eyachbrücke
Hotel Zur Alten Mühle
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Höfen an der Enz can be reached every 30 or 60 minutes by the Enztal-Bahn (S6) from Pforzheim and Bad Wildbad.
Additionally, line x63 runs hourly from Calw to Bad Herrenalb with stops in Bad Wildbad and Höfen an der Enz.
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Via the B294 from Pforzheim towards Bad Wildbad and Freudenstadt.
Parking
Parking available at the train station
Coordinates
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Equipment
Hiking boots, map material
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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