Best forest trails in Birkenau
4.2(41 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Birkenau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (10)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrScenic mountain bike tour in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This challenging circular mountain bike route runs steadily uphill and downhill through forests and meadows. There are always marvelous views of the Odenwald, the Weschnitz Valley, and the Rhine Plain. Highlights of the route: - Hohe Harth - Waldskopf - Götzenstein - Great views of the Odenwald
- 3.8 (7)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried two-castle hike from Birkenau, Hesse. As the name suggests, the hike leads to two castles in the surrounding area near Birkenau - the Wachenburg and the Windeck castle ruins. This makes for a great combination of nature and cultural and historical elements. The starting and finishing point is Birkenau railway station. From there, the route leads almost exclusively through the forest. Highlights: - Carlebach Mill - Kinscherf'sche Mill - Wachenburg Castle - Windeck castle ruins
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This circular trail starts south of Hornbach, leads through the town and along the Höhenklingen. Beautiful views open up again and again. Highlights of the hike: - Hornbach - great views - idyllic forest sections
- 3.7 (3)·Hard·37.8 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. On varied trails through the Hessian Odenwald. If travelling by public transport, the tour can be started in Birkenau or Zotzenbach, for example. Highlights of the tour: - District forest reservoir - Varied trails - Forests and meadows - Birkenau
- Easy·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 4 (Kallstaedter-Weg) can be easily started from Birkenau train station. From here you walk through forest and meadows to Kallstadt and from there through the forest back to Birkenau. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest trails - Franzosenkapelle - Birkenau
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Birkenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Birkenau is MTB tour: Birkenau - Zotzenbach - Albersbach. This trail is estimated to be 37.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Birkenau?
Birkenau: With an ascent of 1,130 m, MTB tour: Birkenau - Zotzenbach - Albersbach has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is MTB Circular Route Birkenau B1 with 777 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Birkenau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Birkenau is MTB Circular Route Birkenau B1 with a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews.
