Best views trails in Birstein
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Explore the most popular views trails near Birstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 3.7 (3)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful circular hiking trail in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. This circular hike starts at the village community center in Mauswinkel (those arriving by bus or train use the "Am Denkmal" stop). There are many benches along the way from which the magnificent views of the Bracht valley and the surrounding towns of Illnhausen, Mauswinkel and Kirchbracht can be enjoyed. The forest passage near the Horstmühle is particularly beautiful. There are places to stop. Highlights...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Vogelsberg Volcano Region Nature Park, Hesse. The circular hiking trail S3 of the Birstein hiking trails leads via Obersotzbach and Untersotzbach to the Waschweiher pond and then back to the starting point via the Birkenhöfe farms. The hiking sign is a black S3 in a white circle. Highlights of the hike: - Extensive field landscapes - Washing pond
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe tour officially begins and ends at the village community centre in Unterreichenbach. Ideally, you should walk the route in a clockwise direction. After a short walk, you will reach the "Vogelsberg Cathedral", a visit to which is highly recommended. The route continues past the sports field and Rombachsweiher pond, crossing the B 276, on beautiful paths to the Birstein district of Fischborn. You can take a break at the "Weg des Wassers" rest area and water nature trail. The path of...
- 2.8 (3)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. The route starts at Birstein town hall, where the town's tourist information centre is located. The hike mainly runs through extensive fields. It goes along the Riedbach meadows and past the idyllic Freihölzer Weiher pond. Highlights of the hike: - Birstein Castle - Freihölzer pond - Riedbach meadows