Rohrdorf offers three circular routes and several dated milestones in its local history. The routes start within the municipality and are suitable for residents and visitors alike. This lets you consider nature and local history as two distinct focuses when planning your trip.

The three circular routes in Rohrdorf

The Bergwald circular route is about 4.5 kilometres long and leads through forest and higher-lying areas; natural sections and views over the surrounding area are also part of the route. The Staufen circular route passes through varied landscapes of forest, meadows and areas near the edge of the village. The Malmen circular route is ideal for a stroll or a short hike, combining quiet paths with sections close to the village. This gives you a concrete basis for choosing between them: approximate route length, landscape mix and whether the route is suited to a stroll or a short hike.

Dated milestones in local history

Rohrdorf was first mentioned in a document on 18 December 1285. The newly built St John’s Church was consecrated on 25 April 1311. The Alte Kommende was built in 1430 on the site of the former castle and directly adjoined the church. The Kaplanei was built in 1595 in the Renaissance style. More than three centuries separate the first documentary mention from the construction of the Kaplanei. Between them came the church consecration and the Alte Kommende, whose location on the former castle site and directly beside the church makes both spatial connections clear. As a Renaissance building, the Kaplanei marks another architectural milestone.

More topics in the wider destination of Calw

The wider destination of Calw also offers nature, culture and culinary experiences in several places. In and around Calw, there is a wealth of well-signposted paths and routes where you can explore the Black Forest Nature Park Central/North on foot. In Nagold, a town in the district of Calw, the foundations of various buildings in the castle’s inner ward, dating from the 12th century, are still preserved in the ruins of Hohennagold Castle on Nagolder Schlossberg. In Schömberg, the barefoot park offers a route about 800 metres long with more than 20 different materials. Check the park’s seasonal opening dates before your trip. The Haiterbach nature trail teaches children about trees and their leaves, as well as the geology of the quarry; at the animal long-jump station, you can compare how far different animals can jump.

At a coffee roastery in Calw, you can discover coffee with all your senses and learn the secrets of the coffee bean. Check visitor information before making plans. The Backhausfest in Ebhausen takes place every year on the first weekend in May. The programme may include tasting onion tart and wood-fired oven bread from the local bakehouses; check the date for your chosen year.

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