Nagold: a stroll in Mörike's footsteps

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Nagold: a stroll in Mörike's footsteps

Moderate

4.4

(11)

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Nagold: a stroll in Mörike's footsteps

02:17

7.58km

250m

Hiking

Eduard Mörike is considered one of the most important lyric poets and writers of the German Biedermeier period. In 1862, he was a guest in Bad Rötenbach near Nagold as part of a spa stay. On this short circular hiking trail, you walk in Mörike's footsteps on the Nagolder Eisberg,…

by Schwarzwald Tourismus

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

St. John's Church Nagold

Highlight • Religious Site

The town church, called St. John's Church, was built to replace the Church of Our Lady, begun in 1360, of which only the tower on Turmstrasse remains since 1876. After …

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3.13 km

Rötenbad Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

Was nicely renovated. What is missing, however, is a seating area inside or a bench outside. It would be a shame for this structure to be just a rain shelter.

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7.28 km

Kuhloch tunnel (Nagold)

Highlight • Structure

An old pedestrian tunnel leading to the city center, severely narrowed by a pipeline. The lighting is just enough to make out the path and the steps. If you like …

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7.58 km

Zeller-Mörike Garden

Highlight • Structure

A charming little garden with a gazebo, created by the Nagold pharmacist Gottlieb Heinrich Zeller. Here he met the famous poet Eduard Mörike, a story told in a small museum in the stylish house next door.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

1.59 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

1.61 km

1.21 km

899 m

820 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 15, 2025,Tour

IN MÖRIKE'S FOOTSTEPS

>New< beautiful hike with informative information board. The old bathhouse is currently being renovated.

Alternatively, I suggest turning left instead of right at waypoint 6 (see picture of information board at the church) and taking the upper path. At the top, there is a distant view or, in due course, a magnificent sunset. There are two loungers …

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July 6, 2025

Eduard Mörike is considered one of the most important lyric poets and writers of the German Biedermeier period. In 1862, he was a guest in Bad Rötenbach near Nagold as part of a spa stay. On this short circular hiking trail, you walk in Mörike's footsteps on the Nagolder Eisberg, let yourself be inspired

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