Nagoldtalsperre Erzgrube – Nagold Dam loop from Besenfeld

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Nagoldtalsperre Erzgrube – Nagold Dam loop from Besenfeld

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Nagoldtalsperre Erzgrube – Nagold Dam loop from Besenfeld

03:08

45.8km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19.6 km

View of Berneck Castle and the lake

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There is good parking here just before the lake. Partially limited to 4 hours.

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26.1 km

Covered Bridge Over the Zinsbach

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Covered wooden bridge over the Zinsbach with a beautiful view of the stream.

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34.4 km

Nagoldtalsperre Erzgrube

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In the summer definitely worthwhile

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35.7 km

Nagold Reservoir (Erzgrube)

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The Nagoldtalsperre (also called Erzgrube) is a popular excursion destination in the region. Here you can take a leisurely bike ride along the lake shore, seek shade on a sunbathing …

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36.2 km

Erzgrube Covered Bridge

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Crossing of the Nagoldtalsperre,
on the upper dam wall with a view of the upper and lower lake and a beautiful view of the valley.

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36.7 km

Erzgrube Lake

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Here, near the village of Erzgrube, there's also a water playground for children.

The signposted Eisvogelpfad (Elf Bird Trail) hiking trail also starts here, with a large information board.

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37.0 km

Nagold Dam

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nice lake with fireplace for barbecue and cottage to move around

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45.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

13.9 km

5.96 km

1.24 km

415 m

176 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

6.29 km

4.87 km

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

13°C

5°C

19 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 27, 2024,Talsperre Erzgrube – Sehr schöner Radweg Runde von Ebhausen

Tour text and route were suggested by komoot. Destinations were the source of the Nagold and the Erzgrube dam. At the beginning and end I didn't take the cycle path next to the road to Altensteig, but instead on the other side, an easy-to-ride forest path. After Altensteigdorf you're supposed to take a tractor meadow path as a shortcut, see …

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