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Bad Teinach-Zavelstein

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A beautiful view over the town of Bad Teinach with its thermal bath.

Bad Teinach-Zavelstein is a town in the district of Calw in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. People live and work there. The town is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and historic sites.

The town's name comes from its two parts, Bad Teinach and Zavelstein, which joined together. Over time, it has become an important part of the area. It offers a mix of modern life and traditional charm. Both visitors and residents enjoy its peaceful atmosphere and many things to see and do.

History

The town of Bad Teinach-Zavelstein was created on January 1, 1975. It was formed by joining together the towns of Bad Teinach, Zavelstein, Emberg, Rötenbach, Schmieh, and Sommenhardt.

Geography

Bad Teinach-Zavelstein is a town in the district of Calw, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on a plateau between the Enz and Nagold rivers, in the larger Black Forest area. The town's height above sea level varies from about 337 meters to 747 meters.

Part of the Zavelstein crocus meadows nature reserve is within the town's area.

Politics

Bad Teinach-Zavelstein has six parts called boroughs: Bad Teinach, Emberg, Rötenbach, Schmieh, Sommenhardt, and Zavelstein. It also has five smaller areas called villages: Kentheim, Kollwanger Sägmühle, Lützenhardt, Teinachtal, and Wilhelmshöhe.

The town's special symbol, called a coat of arms, is split into two parts. The top part is yellow with three black stag antlers, and the bottom part has a pattern of yellow and red squares. These squares remember the name Zavelstein, and the stag antlers come from an old symbol of Württemberg. The town received this coat of arms and a flag on February 13, 1981.

Transportation

Bad Teinach-Zavelstein connects to the rest of Germany's network of roadways using Bundesstraße 463. You can also take trains on the Nagold Valley Railway. Local buses and other public transport are run by the Verkehrsgesellschaft Bäderkreis Calw.

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