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CROSSRENT Herrenberg c/o my Caravaning GmbHMarie-Curie Strasse 30, 71083 HerrenbergView map
Hiring a motorhome in Herrenberg means starting from a small half-timbered town in Württemberg, south-west of Stuttgart, backing onto the Schönbuch forest. To the west, the Nagold valley runs down towards Calw and Hirsau Abbey; a little further on, Freudenstadt and its great square, Alpirsbach Abbey and the upper Kinzig valley are all within a morning's drive. 1 partner company and 1 depot: CrossRent, which hands over its vehicles at my Caravaning, in Herrenberg itself.
The town sits on the edge of the Gäu, a plateau of fields and orchards between the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura: the first fir trees are half an hour's drive away.
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Road trips from Herrenberg
1 The Nagold valley: Wildberg, Calw and Hirsau
- Herrenberg
- Wildberg
- Bad Teinach-Zavelstein
- Calw
- Hirsau
- Bad Liebenzell
- Weil der Stadt
- Herrenberg
Wildberg stands on a rocky spur hemmed in by a loop of the Nagold. Downstream, Zavelstein overlooks the valley from its ruined castle, and the church in Bad Teinach holds the kabbalistic painting of Princess Antonia. Calw honours Hermann Hesse, born on its market square, with a museum and a statue on St Nicholas Bridge. After the ruins of Hirsau Abbey and the spa of Bad Liebenzell, Weil der Stadt, Kepler's home town, closes the loop.
- Distance
- about 110 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Altensteig, Freudenstadt and Baiersbronn
- Herrenberg
- Nagold
- Altensteig
- Freudenstadt
- Baiersbronn
- Dornstetten
- Herrenberg
Heading upriver, the town of Nagold shelters below the ruins of Hohennagold, then Altensteig stacks its lanes up the hillside to its castle. The road reaches Freudenstadt, a new town laid out at the end of the 16th century by the architect Heinrich Schickhardt around an arcaded market square, the largest in Germany. In Baiersbronn, a path follows the Sankenbach waterfalls; on the way back, Dornstetten lines its half-timbered houses around the market square.
- Distance
- about 140 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or semi-integrated motorhome
3 Alpirsbach, the upper Kinzig and Glatt Castle
- Herrenberg
- Loßburg
- Alpirsbach
- Schenkenzell
- Wittichen
- Dornhan
- Glatt
- Horb am Neckar
- Herrenberg
Near Loßburg, where the Kinzig rises, the road drops to Alpirsbach: a Romanesque abbey church in red sandstone, a cloister that hosts summer concerts and a brewery bearing the monastery's name. After Schenkenzell, a side valley leads to the former Poor Clares convent of Wittichen, in a land of old silver and cobalt mines. Across the Dornhan plateau you reach the moated Renaissance castle of Glatt, then the Neckar valley at Horb.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Semi-integrated motorhome or campervan
Weather and seasons
When to go à Herrenberg?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 17 to 23 °C, lows 8 to 13 °C
The best time to set off from Herrenberg: long days, dry trails on the heights and open campsites without the summer crowds. May and June are among the wettest months, mostly in thundery showers; September, quieter, is ideal for walks around Baiersbronn and in the Schönbuch.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 24 °C, lows 14 °C
Peak season: Baden-Württemberg's school holidays run from late July to mid-September, and Freudenstadt, Baiersbronn and the Kinzig valley draw families. The cooler air of the Black Forest heights is welcome; book campsites in the Nagold valley and arrive early at the car parks for the waterfalls and trails.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 10 to 15 °C, lows 1 to 7 °C
Transitional seasons, cool but often bright: in April the orchards of the Gäu blossom around Herrenberg, and in October the beech trees of the Schönbuch and the Nagold valley turn to autumn colours. Nights stay cold: reliable heating and a campsite open out of season are a must.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 4 to 8 °C, lows -2 to 2 °C
Winter is grey and cold in Herrenberg, and snow settles on the Black Forest heights, around Freudenstadt and Baiersbronn. In December, Christmas markets liven up the old towns of the region; some campsites and motorhome areas stay open, but a well-insulated, heated vehicle becomes essential.
Climate à Herrenberg, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 °C | -2 °C | 85 mm | 4 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | -1 °C | 73 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 1 °C | 60 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 14 °C | 3 °C | 62 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 17 °C | 8 °C | 83 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 23 °C | 13 °C | 85 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 24 °C | 14 °C | 68 mm | 13 h/day |
| Aug | 24 °C | 14 °C | 70 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 10 °C | 64 mm | 10 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 7 °C | 61 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 8 °C | 2 °C | 66 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | -1 °C | 73 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Take your time at handover
CrossRent hands over its vehicles at the premises of my Caravaning, in Herrenberg. Allow time for the inspection and the explanation of the heating, gas and water tanks, then stock up on supplies before leaving: beyond Nagold, Black Forest villages often have only small shops. From the station, a taxi saves carrying your luggage.
The old town and its collegiate church
From the Marktplatz, lined with half-timbered houses and the town hall, steps climb to the collegiate church, crowned by a baroque onion dome that earned it the nickname “Glucke vom Gäu”, the mother hen of the Gäu. Its tower houses a bell museum. Higher up, the Schlossberg gives a view over the rooftops and the plateau. Park the motorhome outside the centre: the lanes are narrow and steep.
The Schönbuch on foot or by bike
The Schönbuch nature park begins on Herrenberg's doorstep: its forest roads are closed to cars, so you enter on foot or by bike from walkers' car parks on the edge. Above the town, the Schönbuch lookout tower, on the Stellberg, looks towards the Swabian Jura on one side and the Black Forest on the other.
The A81 towards Stuttgart at rush hour
Towards Stuttgart, the A81 skirts Böblingen and Sindelfingen, where the Mercedes-Benz plant and business parks load the traffic morning and evening; roadworks are frequent. Leave mid-morning instead. Stuttgart and several neighbouring towns have a low-emission zone reserved for vehicles with the green sticker: check the rules in force before entering.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Herrenberg
Where can I pick up a motorhome in Herrenberg?
CrossRent, the only partner company in Herrenberg, welcomes customers at my Caravaning, 30 Marie-Curie-Straße (71083 Herrenberg). Departures and returns take place there, unless the offer accepts a one-way trip. The appointment time is given in the booking confirmation; let the depot know if you are running late, especially if you are arriving by train or plane.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Herrenberg?
The rate depends on the season, the length of hire, the vehicle and the options chosen. Run a search with your dates from Herrenberg: you will see the real price of every vehicle available from CrossRent, mandatory fees included, bookable straight away. Comparing a few days earlier or later sometimes changes the offer available.
Can I do a one-way trip from Herrenberg?
Our partners have other depots in the region: CrossRent in Pforzheim, McRent and Rent Easy in Sindelfingen, Anywhere Campers in Stuttgart, McRent in Riederich, Rent Easy in Kehl and in Zimmern ob Rottweil. Returning the vehicle elsewhere is only possible if the offer allows it: enter the return city in your search to see the options and any fees.
How do I get to Herrenberg by plane or train?
Stuttgart Airport is the closest, about 40 minutes by road via the A8 and A81. By train, Herrenberg is the terminus of Stuttgart's S1 S-Bahn line and a station on the Gäubahn; the Ammertalbahn also links it to Tübingen. Works on Stuttgart's new rail hub are changing some connections: check your connections.
Can I drive into France or Switzerland from Herrenberg?
The B28 runs via Freudenstadt and the Kniebis pass to Kehl, opposite Strasbourg, in a little under two hours; Schaffhausen and Switzerland are about an hour and a half away via the A81. First check that the offer's insurance covers these countries, then, for France, find out about the Crit'Air sticker required in some cities.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Herrenberg
What licence do I need for a motorhome hired in Herrenberg?
A category B licence is enough for campervans and motorhomes of up to 3.5 tonnes, which covers most vehicles hired in Germany. With a licence issued outside the European Union, an international driving permit may be required in addition to the original. The rental company also sets a minimum age and years of driving experience, stated in the offer conditions.
Are motorways tolled around Herrenberg?
No: Germany charges neither tolls nor a motorway vignette for cars and motorhomes, on the A81 as on the A8 around Stuttgart. Only a few toll tunnels, far from the region, are exceptions. If your route goes through Switzerland or Austria, however, buy those countries' vignette before crossing the border.
Where can I stay overnight in a motorhome around Herrenberg?
Wild camping is forbidden in Germany, but many small towns in the Nagold valley and the Black Forest provide motorhome areas, the Wohnmobilstellplätze, often near a swimming pool or the centre. In the Black Forest National Park, only spend the night in designated places. In summer, campsites around Freudenstadt fill up fast.
Do I need winter tyres when leaving from Herrenberg?
Yes: as soon as the road is snowy, icy or slippery, Germany requires winter or all-season tyres bearing the alpine symbol. On the Freudenstadt plateau or at the Kniebis pass, snow can fall while it rains in Herrenberg. Check with the rental company what equipment is provided for winter dates and follow the forecast for the heights before driving up.
Which vehicle should I choose for the northern Black Forest?
For the lanes of Altensteig, Wildberg or Calw and the walkers' car parks of the Schönbuch, a campervan or camper van is easier to manoeuvre. The B28 and the main roads towards Freudenstadt and the Kinzig valley easily take a semi-integrated or A-class motorhome, more comfortable for a family. Compare beds and equipment of each model during your search.
When should I book a motorhome in Herrenberg?
With a single depot in town, the available fleet is limited: book from winter for a July or August departure, and several months ahead for the May bank holidays and the Whitsun holidays, very popular with families in the region. In spring and autumn, a few weeks are often enough; a one-way trip needs more planning.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Herrenberg
Herrenberg brings together what you want from a Black Forest departure: a half-timbered old town for the first evening, a motorway to arrive from Stuttgart and, to the west, valleys that lead into the fir trees within an hour. The Nagold links Wildberg, Calw and Hirsau; Altensteig and Freudenstadt open up the Black Forest plateau and the valleys of Baiersbronn; Alpirsbach, the upper Kinzig and Glatt Castle are barely further.
CrossRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles at a single depot, and other depots of our partners, around Stuttgart, in Pforzheim, Riederich, Kehl or near Rottweil, widen the choice and the one-way options. From May to September the climate is best suited to travelling; the rest of the year, the old towns and spas of the Black Forest can still be visited, in a well-heated vehicle.