Best long trails in Birstein
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Explore the most popular long 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·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful loop hiking trail in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. This loop 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 of the...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe tour officially begins and ends at the village community center in Unterreichenbach. Optimally, you hike the route clockwise. After a short walk you will reach the "Vogelsberger Dom", a visit of which is highly recommended. We continue past the sports field and the Rombach pond, crossing the B 276, on beautiful paths to the Birstein district of Fischborn. You can take a break at the rest area and water trail "Weg des Wassers". The route of drinking water from Vogelsberg to Frankfurt can...
- 2.8 (3)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Vogelsberg Volcanic Region Nature Park, Hesse. The route begins at the Birstein town hall, where the city's tourist information center is also located. The hike mainly runs through extensive fields. It goes along the Riedbachauen and past the idyllic Freihölzer Weiher. Highlights of the hike: - Birstein Castle - Freiholz Weiher - Riedbachauen