Nagold in the Black Forest

Map: Nagold in the Black Forest

Key Facts

• Location: in the Northern Black Forest, 25 km south of Calw
• 400-600 m above sea level
• 24,000 inhabitants
• Districts: Emmingen, Gündringen, Hochdorf, Iselshausen, Mindersbach, Pfrondorf, Schietingen, Vollmaringen

Description

Nagold is situated in the northern Black Forest in a widening of the valley at the confluence of the Waldach and Nagold rivers. The Old Town, with its inviting pedestrian zone, lies on the right bank of the river; opposite it are the spacious Kleb city park and the Schlossberg hill, home to the Hohennagold ruins.

Photo: Magnificent half-timbered house in the pedestrian zone

Photo: At the mouth of the Waldach into the river Nagold, on the left bank, is the extensive city park Kleb

Photo: In the pedestrian zone

Photo: Alter Turm (Old Tower), the landmark of Nagold