Wildberg: Hotels, Shepherds’ Run and Old Town

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In Wildberg, you can shape your stay around different interests: the festival tradition of the Shepherds’ Run, exploring the old town on the historical trail, or a stage of the Northern Black Forest Monastery Route. First consider whether the festival, the old town or the former Reuthin Monastery should be the focus of your visit.

Shepherds’ Run: a festival tradition with several elements

Wildberg’s Shepherds’ Run has been part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage since the decree of 7 December 2018. The festival tradition includes the classic race, in which shepherds compete barefoot on a stubble field or meadow, as well as the shepherds’ dance, the shepherding competition and the pageant. The race is therefore one part of a tradition that also encompasses other forms of dance, shepherding and pageantry.

If the Shepherds’ Run is the reason for your trip, check the dates for your chosen year. This will let you plan your trip around the specific festival.

Explore the monastery route and old town

The fourth stage of the Northern Black Forest Monastery Route runs from Calw to the former Dominican convent of Reuthin in Wildberg. The monastery is the named destination of this stage. You can also explore Wildberg’s old town along the historical trail.

The two options offer different experiences: the monastery route runs from Calw to Wildberg as a stage, while the trail focuses on the old town. When planning your stay, consider whether the route or exploring the town matters more to you.

Getting here and finding accommodation

Wildberg lies on cultural railway line 774 between Pforzheim, Calw, Horb and Tübingen. The route information provides a starting point for planning your train journey; check the current timetable before travelling.

If you’re looking for hotels in Wildberg, start with the reason for your trip: the Shepherds’ Run, a stage of the monastery route or exploring the old town. This lets you tailor your search to the theme you want to shape your stay around.

More things to see in the wider Calw destination

The wider Calw destination includes other places, each with its own highlights. In Nagold, the ruins of Hohennagold Castle stand on Nagold Castle Hill. The foundations of various buildings in the castle’s central complex, dating from the 12th century, are still preserved there.

Schömberg Barefoot Park offers a trail about 800 metres long, with more than 20 different materials. Before your trip, check whether the park will be open during your planned visit. Calw and its surroundings also have numerous well-marked trails and routes for hiking in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park.

The wider Calw destination also offers a culinary outing: the Backhausfest in Ebhausen takes place every year on the first weekend in May. As part of the programme, visitors can sample onion tart and wood-fired bread from the local bakehouses. Confirm the date for your chosen travel year.

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