Best historic site trails in Burghausen
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Burghausen 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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- 4.5 (22)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular city walk in Burghausen, Bavaria. Burghausen Castle, built before 1025, towers high above the old town. On this loop trail through the pretty little town on the Salzach, you not only have the opportunity to explore the castle, you also experience fantastic views of the Salzach Valley and the main castle, or lose yourself in the alleys of the historic old town. Highlights of the route: - Burghausen Castle with City Museum and Torture Museum - historical old city - Woehrsee - Salzach
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail on the Salzach, Bavaria. Water and culture could be the motto of this loop trail starting in Burghausen. The hike leads to Raitenhaslach Monastery, founded in 1143 and dissolved in 1803. Waters such as the Woehrsee and the Salzach, along which the way back leads, provide scenic highlights. Highlights of the hike: - St. Jacob's Church in Burghausen - Hiking trail along the Salzach - Raitenhaslach Monastery - Holy Cross Church - Woehrsee
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis spectacular loop leads through one of Bavaria's most impressive historical settings on the edge of the Inn-Salzach region. The trail explores the area around Burghausen Castle—the world's longest castle at over 1,000 meters—and the idyllic Lake Wöhrsee nestled below. The route follows a diverse mixture of paved panoramic paths on the ridge, narrow lakeside trails, and historic cobblestone paths through the protected old town. A central highlight is the view from the Panorama Trail, which...
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrDiverse circular hike in Upper Bavaria near Burghausen. The hiking route leads from the historic Raitenhaslach monastery, which is idyllically embedded in a loop of the Salzach, to the old ducal town of Burghausen. It goes around the Wöhrsee, through the old town and along the Salzach back to the starting point. --- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Burghausen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Burghausen is Von Raitenhaslach nach Burghausen. This trail is estimated to be 9.1 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Burghausen?
Burghausen: With an ascent of 1,062 ft, Von Raitenhaslach nach Burghausen has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is From Burghausen to Raitenhaslach Monastery with 931 ft of elevation gain.