Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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2.22 km

Bench with a view of Schwend

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The view of Schwend is slowly growing (as of summer 2025).

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5.19 km

Birg Ridge Trail

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was icy in the forest. Therefore only hike with sticks

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5.36 km

Hiking Car Park

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free parking

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6.15 km

Buchenberg Ridge Trail

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The path leads over a narrow ridge past various rock formations to the highest point of the Buchenberg, which at 633 m belongs to the roof of the Upper Palatinate …

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6.29 km

View of Schwend from Buchenberg

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Here at the Bavarian flag at the lookout point on the Buchenberg you have a beautiful view of Schwend. A few tree trunks offer the opportunity to sit down and …

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6.34 km

View of Schwend from Buchenberg

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Here at the Bavarian flag at the vantage point on the Buchenberg you have a beautiful view of Schwend. A few tree trunks offer the opportunity to sit down and …

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6.53 km

Rock Formation on Trail No. 6

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8.32 km

Café Anni Schwend

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Delicious cake and shashlik highly recommended.

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8.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

1.55 km

1.39 km

564 m

505 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

1.86 km

1.82 km

830 m

666 m

613 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Saturday 28 March

7°C

-1°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Buchenberg Ridge Trail – Café Anni Schwend loop from Schwend

Bench with a view of Schwend

Birg Ridge Trail

Hiking Car Park

Buchenberg Ridge Trail

View of Schwend from Buchenberg

View of Schwend from Buchenberg

Rock Formation on Trail No. 6

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