Althengstett in the Black Forest

Map: Black Forest

Key Facts

• Location: near Calw, Northern Black Forest
• A8 exit at Leonberg (No. 48)
• 450-590 m above sea level
• 7,900 inhabitants
• Districts: Neuhengstett, Ottenbronn

Description

Althengstett is situated on the northern edge of the Black Forest and serves as a peaceful base for excursions into the region around Calw and Bad Liebenzell. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and the nearby wooded heights of the Northern Black Forest. Its location in the transitional zone between the Heckengäu and the Black Forest is particularly appealing, offering diverse opportunities for hiking and cycling.