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Birgland

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Running Trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Amberg-Sulzbach

Birgland

The best running trails around Birgland

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(314)

6,475 people ran here

Running around Birgland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Birgland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Running loop from Brunn
Intermediate

01:22

13.1km

Clearing at Buchenberg – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Schwend
Expert

04:39

40.0km

Rinntal bei Alfeld loop from Alfeld
Intermediate

00:36

5.18km

Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Climbers' Fountain in Haunritz loop from Högen
Expert

01:07

10.2km

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    Running loop from Brunn

    01:22

    13.1km

    6:15/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    3.0

    (2)

    20

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    2

    Clearing at Buchenberg – Lichtenegg Castle Ruins loop from Schwend

    04:39

    40.0km

    6:57/km

    820m

    820m

    Expert

    6

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3

    Rinntal bei Alfeld loop from Alfeld

    00:36

    5.18km

    6:55/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    4.5

    (2)

    8

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Lichtenegg Castle Ruins – Climbers' Fountain in Haunritz loop from Högen

    01:07

    10.2km

    6:31/km

    180m

    180m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    5

    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5

Wetzlasmühlen Trail loop from Alfeld

01:37

14.1km

6:53/km

260m

260m

Intermediate

5

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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September 4, 2025

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