The best traffic-free bike rides around Bad Wildbad

nice run in cool forest

The Wildline is a pedestrian suspension bridge in Bad Wildbad in the Northern Black Forest. It crosses the Bärenklinge, a small side valley, from the Sommerberg to the southern end of Bad Wildbad. With a span of 380 meters and a maximum height of 60 meters above the ground, it extends from the north to the south portal. The bridge serves to open up the Sommerberg Bad Wildbad recreational area for tourism, especially the hiking trail network, but is also to be considered an attraction in its own right. The Wildline has a walkway width of 1.20 meters. This path, accessible to pedestrians, consists of a grating construction resting on crossbars, which are in turn attached on both sides to vertical hangers connected directly to the main suspension cables. Handrails and wire mesh grids are mounted on both sides to ensure the safety of visitors. A special feature of the bridge's construction is that it is arched upwards, thus designed contrary to the classic suspension bridge form. The main suspension cables are anchored to two pylons erected at the entrances, each with a height of 23 meters. The maximum gradient to the center of the bridge is ten percent. The total weight of the bridge is 141 tons, of which 43 tons are accounted for by the catwalk alone. The two bridge pylons together weigh 82 tons. The maximum load capacity of the bridge is 600 people, but for comfort reasons, only a maximum of 300 people are allowed on the bridge at the same time. A maximum breaking load of 5,620 kilonewtons is specified per cable. A total of 11,000 meters of welding seams were created during construction. The bridge is built with low-barrier access, so that it can also be crossed by people with walking disabilities using a wheelchair or by people with a stroller. The construction phase of the bridge with an integrated visitor center took only about half a year and began in the winter of 2017/2018. The Wildline was officially opened in July 2018. The construction company was Eberhardt Bewehrungsbau GmbH from Oberschwaben's Hohentengen, which is also the parent company of the current operator, Wildline Bad Wildbad GmbH & Co. KG. The construction company is also an investor in Rottweil and the suspension bridge at Todtnauer Wasserfall. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildline

The Fautsburg is a small spur castle that served as a refuge several times. It dates back to the 12th century and originally consisted of a small tower castle on a rock. It is separated from the mountain by a mighty moat, which was hewn out of the rock. The stones obtained during the construction of the moat were used to erect the tower, which is the only building still existing today. The Fautsburg hides today in deep forests and, even as a ruin, does justice to its function as a refuge both in terms of its structure and its atmosphere.

Beautifully located and a great starting point for hikes. The only drawback: motorcyclists particularly like it here, and you can hear it from afar.

"Bike path" is a bit of a euphemism. Wide tires and suspension are definitely an advantage here. The path is really rough in places. Downhill, towards Calmbach, it's smooth, but you get quite jolted in places. Uphill, towards Aichhalden, on the other hand, it's strenuous due to the surface. I ride here often, but I find the gravel quite annoying. Only the section between Agenbacher Sägemühle and the campsite (Hofstett intersection) has nice, fine gravel and is accordingly enjoyable.

The Enz Valley Cycle Path between Pfhm and Neuenbürg is always an experience with diverse impressions in every season.

As a long-time salmon angler, I not only enjoyed the stretch through the forest, but also the Enz itself. Often forced by humans, many sections of it are one of the most beautiful waters I know.

A very beautiful and cool path along the Enz River. Especially pleasant to ride in midsummer.