Walking route · Birkenfeld · Updated on 14 November 2026

Gebietswanderweg Rotes X - Birkenfeld -> Marktheidenfeld walk

Gebietswanderweg Rotes X - Birkenfeld -> Marktheidenfeld is a walk of 7.7 km from Birkenfeld. Along the way you'll find 4 benches and 1 public toilet.

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7.7 km
± 1:50 h
↑ 75 m · ↓ 97 m
Easy
From A to B
Regional route

Start in Birkenfeld
0 km
7.7 km · 4 benches
Finish
7.7 km
At the finish: public toilet.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 7.7 kmBetween 0 km and 7.7 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 75 m
Down: ↓ 97 m
Highest point: 288 m
Lowest point: 184 m

5-10% slope · 605 m
10-15% slope · 303 m
1 flight of stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

Way types

7.7 km in total

Track: 6.8 km
Street: 400 m
Path: 322 m
Road: 125 m
Stairs: 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

7.7 km in total

Gravel: 5.2 km
Paved: 1.4 km
Asphalt: 375 m
Natural: 250 m
Unknown: 522 m

About the walking route Gebietswanderweg Rotes X - Birkenfeld -> Marktheidenfeld

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Gebietswanderweg Rotes X - Birkenfeld -> Marktheidenfeld is a walking route of 7.7 km that starts in Birkenfeld. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 75 m in total and descend 97 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 1:50 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (6.8 km), street (400 m) and path (322 m). Of the surface, 5.2 km gravel and 1.4 km paved. For 522 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 4 benches and 1 public toilet. The longest stretch without a toilet is 7.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

1Burg RothenfelsCastle · 5.1 km from the route
2Burg HomburgCastle · 5.5 km from the route
3Schloß UettingenCastle · 6.7 km from the route
4MemorialMemorial · 6.8 km from the route
5MemorialMemorial · 6.8 km from the route
6Kriegerdenkmal 1866Memorial · 7.8 km from the route
7Burg FalkenbergRuins · 9.9 km from the route
8Observation towerObservation tower · 2.5 km from the route
9St. Nepomuk-StatueMemorial · 5.2 km from the route
10MemorialMemorial · 6.6 km from the route
11HeimatmuseumMuseum · 8.9 km from the route
12HammermuseumMuseum · 9.8 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Gebietswanderweg Rotes X - Birkenfeld -> Marktheidenfeld?

Gebietswanderweg Rotes X - Birkenfeld -> Marktheidenfeld is 7.7 km long. Allow ± 1:50 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Birkenfeld.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 75 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 7.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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