The ‘Goldstadt Uferweg’ in Pforzheim — hiking from Germany’s southern cities

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The ‘Goldstadt Uferweg’ in Pforzheim — hiking from Germany’s southern cities

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The ‘Goldstadt Uferweg’ in Pforzheim — hiking from Germany’s southern cities

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3.61km

10m

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Since the 18th century, Pforzheim has developed into the most important location for the watch and jewelry industry in Germany. A large part of German jewelry is still made in the so-called “Gold City”. If you want to get to know many of the cultural highlights of this special city,…

by Baden-Württemberg

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Waypoints

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511 m

Enz Riverside Path

Highlight • River

Beautiful path along the banks of the Enz. Due to the many bridges, you can divide the route as you wish.

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1.70 km

Jewelry Museum Pforzheim in the Reuchlinhaus

Highlight • Monument

The Pforzheim Jewelry Museum is a unique museum on the history of jewelry. Whether mythical, to emphasize status or simply for decoration: jewelry has a long tradition in all cultures. …

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2.59 km

Wachtelsteg

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The modern jetty was built in 2002 as part of a renovation. It connects Melanchthonstrasse with Pflugerstrasse (only for pedestrians and cyclists).

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3.18 km

Emma-Jaeger-Bad (EMMA Creative Center)

Highlight • Historical Site

A very beautiful historic building in Pforzheim. It was donated to the city of Pforzheim by Emma Jaeger. It used to be a bath, today it is a creative center.

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3.61 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.31 km

1.30 km

951 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

9°C

1°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

January 30, 2026,2026-01-30-DE-BW-Spaziergang Goldstadt Uferweg Pforzheim

Gold City Riverside Trail Pforzheim

Type of hike: Circular hike
Start and finish: Waisenhausplatz (Orphanage Square)
Difficulty: Easy
Refreshment options: Several in Pforzheim

Route:
Waisenhausplatz - Am Schlossgatter (Castle Gate) - Bissingerstrasse - Simmlerstrasse - Emiliensteg (Emilien Footbridge) - Steubenstrasse - Jörg-Ratgeb-Strasse - Herz-Jesu-Kirche (Sacred Heart Church) - Werderstrasse - Jahnstrasse - Reuchlinhaus (Reuchlin House) - Park - Nagoldstrasse - …

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December 4, 2021,Goldstadt Uferweg 🦢

“The Goldstadt-Uferweg is a path for everyone! The path leads us barrier-free along the rivers Enz and Nagold past churches, monuments and museums. Information boards on the history of the Pforzheim jewelery and watch industry can be found in the section of the "Goldsmith Mile" and you have the opportunity to visit the Schütt gemstone exhibition, the jewelery museum or …

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March 9, 2025,Goldstadt Uferweg (Zeichen Schwan)

A wonderful path along the Enz, highly recommended.

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April 8, 2022

Since the 18th century, Pforzheim has developed into the most important location for the watch and jewelry industry in Germany. A large part of German jewelry is still made in the so-called “Gold City”. If you want to get to know many of the cultural highlights of this special city, then we recommend

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