Best trails near Birkelsberg
4.3(4 reviews)
Want to check out Birkelsberg from the trail? Good news: 3 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Birkelsberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route is stage 14 of the Westerwaldsteig; it leads from Horhausen to Strauscheid. The journey begins in Horhausen and follows historic miners' paths, passing former tunnel entrances like the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen that testify to the region's iron ore tradition. Hikers reach the legendary Bildeiche oak tree before descending into the romantic Wied valley and the "Lahrer Herrlichkeit." A significant highlight is the turquoise Manroth Lake, a former basalt quarry. The path continues...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrSection of the Wiedweg in the Westerwald On this route through forests and over open fields you have made exactly half of the total distance of the Wiedweg. There are refreshment stops in Neustadt. Highlights: - Telegraph Hill - Bertenauer's head - Alvensiebenstollen
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Birkelsberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Birkelsberg is WesterwaldSteig Stage 14: Horhausen - Strauscheid, which has a 5.0 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 10.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,024 ft.
What is the longest trail near Birkelsberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Birkelsberg is WesterwaldSteig Stage 14: Horhausen - Strauscheid. This trail is estimated to be 10.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Birkelsberg?
Birkelsberg: With an ascent of 2,024 ft, WesterwaldSteig Stage 14: Horhausen - Strauscheid has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wiedweg Stage 4: Oberlahr - Neustadt Wied with 1,535 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Birkelsberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Birkelsberg is WesterwaldSteig Stage 14: Horhausen - Strauscheid with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
