Best trails in Birkenau
4.2(45 reviews)
Looking for the best hiking trails in Birkenau? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 11 scenic trails in the Birkenau area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Birkenau that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
Top trails
- 4.8 (10)·Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrMountain bike tour with great views in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is a challenging loop that runs steadily uphill and downhill through forests and meadows. There are always wonderful 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·8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried two castles 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 results in a great combination of nature and cultural-historical elements. The starting and ending point is Birkenau station. From there the route leads almost exclusively through the forest. Highlights: - Carlebach mill - Kinscherf'sche mill - Wachenburg - Windeck castle ruins
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This route begins south of Hornbach, leads once through the city and along the Höhenklingen. Again and again, beautiful views open up. Highlights of the hike: - Hornbach - great views - idyllic forest areas
- 3.7 (3)·Hard·23.5 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. On varied trails through the Hessian Odenwald. When arriving by public transport, the tour can be started in Birkenau or Zotzenbach, for example. Highlights of the tour: - Kreiswaldstausee - varied trails - Forests and meadows - Birkenau
- Easy·3.9 mi·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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Birkenau?
There are plenty of things to do on Birkenau's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Birkenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Birkenau is MTB tour: Birkenau - Zotzenbach - Albersbach. This trail is estimated to be 23.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Birkenau?
Birkenau: With an ascent of 3,707 ft, MTB tour: Birkenau - Zotzenbach - Albersbach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Loop Birkenau B1 with 2,549 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Birkenau?
The most popular and difficult trail in Birkenau is MTB Loop Birkenau B1 with a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Birkenau?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Birkenau which is MTB Loop Birkenau B1 with an average 4.8 star rating from 10 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Birkenau?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Birkenau which is Kohlplatte and Kreuzberg from Nieder-Liebersbach with an average 4.3 star rating from 4 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Birkenau?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Birkenau and the most popular is MTB Loop Birkenau B1 with an average 4.8 star rating from 10 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Birkenau?
Yes, there are 6 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Birkenau, including Birkenau: Götzenstein-Panoramawanderung, MTB Loop Birkenau B1, Circular hiking trail Kallstädter Tal 3: Buchklinger Weg, Kohlplatte and Kreuzberg from Nieder-Liebersbach, and MTB tour: Birkenau - Zotzenbach - Albersbach.
Are there any trails with weather shelters in Birkenau?
Yes, there are 3 trails with weather shelters in Birkenau, including Birkenau: Götzenstein-Panoramawanderung, MTB Loop Birkenau B1, and Birkenau nach Hornbach über Kallstadt.
Are there any trails with springs in Birkenau?
Yes, there are 2 trails with springs in Birkenau, including Kohlplatte and Kreuzberg from Nieder-Liebersbach and Rundwanderweg Birkenau 3: Lieberbacher-Weg.
Are there any trails with huts in Birkenau?
Yes, there are 4 trails with huts in Birkenau, including Birkenau: Götzenstein-Panoramawanderung, MTB Loop Birkenau B1, Circular hiking trail Birkenau 8: two castles trail, and Circular hiking trail Kallstädter Tal 3: Buchklinger Weg.
