Nagold, Administrative center in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Description
Nagold is a medium-sized administrative center in the Calw District, located in a valley surrounded by forested hills of the Northern Black Forest. The River Nagold flows through the city center, dividing it into distinct sections with the town nestled along its banks.
History
Two Roman settlements developed in the Nagold Basin during ancient times, leaving archaeological traces that were discovered in later periods. The town grew into an important administrative center during the Middle Ages, shaped by its proximity to the medieval castle ruins overlooking the valley.
Culture
The city maintains active partnerships with towns in France and Slovenia, which bring regular cultural exchanges and community celebrations throughout the year.
Practical
The town is easy to explore on foot, with the compact center and river providing natural orientation points throughout the year. The surrounding hills offer good walking opportunities, and local transport connections make it convenient to reach nearby areas and attractions.
Did you know?
The Hohennagold Castle ruins sit on a hilltop overlooking the town and are visible from many spots, yet few visitors realize how central they were to the area's past. The fortress once symbolized regional power and continues to define the character of the surrounding landscape today.
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Hohennagold Castle
553 mKamelhof Rotfelden
5.9 kmNagolder Viadukt
735 mKühlenberg
5.4 km
Wasserkraftwerk Nagold
552 m
Remigiuskirche
1.1 km
Lehrerseminar Nagold
437 m
Londorfer Kapelle
3.3 kmViereckschanze Oberjettingen
3.5 km
Teufels Hirnschale
979 m
Badepark Nagold
484 m
Mindersbacher Tal
4.3 km
Ziegelberg
1.9 km
Evangelische Stadtkirche Nagold
205 m
Heiligkreuz und Schloßberg
580 m
Staufen
4.1 kmZiegelberg
1.9 km
Friedenskirche
378 mRötenbach
2.2 km
Nördlicher Teil des Kühlenberges
5.4 kmSteinachtal
4.4 kmDominikanerinnenkloster Nagold
218 mDoline u. Dolinenkette im Kehrhau
3.5 kmAlttanne im Kehrhau
3.1 kmJohanniterkommende Rohrdorf
2.9 kmLinde am Heilberg
4.2 kmLinde auf dem Killberg (Nr. 151)
5.7 km
Mittleres Bergle (Nr. 337)
1.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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