Podcast Tour Pforzheim on the threshold of the Black Forest

Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Duration1h 54m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Leave behind the industrial hum of Pforzheim, the legendary 'Gold City', and cross the invisible border into the mythical Black Forest. On this captivating tour, you will follow the lifelines of three old rivers – the Enz, the Nagold, and the Würm. Discover how generations of jewelry workers, romantic poets, and dedicated volunteers negotiated the boundary between the mechanical city and the spiritual forests. This is a journey full of sensual changes, forgotten folklore, and the profound German concept of forest solitude.

- 3.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 114 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in spirituality, myths and nature and society and everyday life
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The green buffer zone where the industrial city meets the murmuring Nagold.
  2. 10m
    The confluence of Würm and Nagold, which marks the historical and psychological boundary of the city.
  3. 10m
    The golden gate that marks the beginning of the famous long-distance trails of the Black Forest.
  4. 10m
    The sensual transition point where the asphalt ends and the deep forest begins.
  5. 10m
    A transition point in the deep forest where modern path maintenance meets old animistic folklore.
  6. 10m
    The last stop at a community defense, which symbolizes the negotiated balance between the wild forest and human settlements.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Pforzheim main station with local public transport towards Stadtgarten Pforzheim. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Stadtgarten Pforzheim, Pforzheim, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from Nagoldwehr Dillweißenstein to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Pforzheim main station. The starting point is Nagoldwehr Dillweißenstein, Pforzheim, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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