5,4km
1:20h
8hm
8hm
Bad Birnbach – Large Rottauen Circular Trail
Easy tour from the Artrium along the Rott floodplains, featuring a nature trail, the Neustifter artwork, and the Chrysantus statue by the bridge.
Hiking in the Rottal
Get out into nature and into the rolling Rottal hills: more than 30 varied hiking trails await you around Bad Birnbach. From relaxed walks to extended tours, there is something for everyone. Fresh air, gentle hills and beautiful views included.
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Experience nature, step by step
Lower Bavaria delights visitors with varied hiking trails, sweeping views and idyllic sights. Hikes through the rolling Rottal hills are true pleasure tours – whether for two, with the family or in a sociable group. Numerous places to stop for refreshments invite you to take a relaxing break and turn every outing into a special experience.
Between meadows, forests and wide-open views, every step becomes a little escape. Whether it’s a relaxing walk right on our doorstep or an extended tour, we are happy to advise you!
Favourite tour: Birnbach–Holzkapelle–Lengham
This hike is Ms Franzke’s favourite tour.
From the school car park in Bad Birnbach, the trail leads to the Bruder Konrad Chapel and along the 14-station Way of the Cross through the forest to the wooden chapel – a well-known place of spiritual power in Lower Bavaria where St Brother Konrad once prayed. After magnificent views over Lengham, Bayerbach and Asbach, the route returns to the starting point via the Bad Birnbach biotope.
More tours around Sonnengut
4,9km
1:15h
26hm
26hm
Holzham – Holzham Circuit
Hike from Holzham via the village church with its historic altar and the hydroelectric power plant all the way to Bayerbach. %
7.9km
2h
12hm
13hm
Hiking in the Lower Inn Nature Reserve
Hike from the Naturium Ering in the Lower Inn European Reserve to the birdwatching tower at Eglsee and back through the nature reserve.
11.2km
3h
111hm
111hm
House Tour – Hubertus Chapel Trail
Celtic burial mounds, the vast Rottal landscapes and the idyllic Hubertus Chapel.
11km
3h
267hm
267hm
Asenham – Large Crocodile Rock Loop
Hike from Asenham via the Neudeck castle site and the Alteck castle ruins to Krokodilfelsen, with scenic views.
11,5km
3h
138hm
159hm
This is where I feel at home trail
Circular hiking trail with stunning views through the "Neue Welt" via Schildorn, Churfürst, Lugenz and Thal.
14km
3:35h
265hm
265hm
Bayerbach – Grand Bayerbach Loop
Hike through Huckenham, St. Veit and Sturzholz, passing through forests and the gentle rolling hills of the Rottal region with views of Steinberg.
17km
4:45h
352hm
352hm
Strammer Max Trail
Untouched circular trail through the Steinkart with magnificent viewpoints in Dobl, St. Salvator and Engöd.
14km
3:45h
231hm
231hm
Bad Birnbach – Large Birnbach Circular Trail
Circular hike from the Artrium via the historic church in Aunham and Lower Bavaria’s largest tumulus field.
Questions and answers
Useful information about hiking
Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut is situated right in Bad Birnbach, so you can set off on foot from the hotel onto over 30 different, well-signposted walking trails without having to travel anywhere. The start and end points of most routes are in Bad Birnbach itself.
There are walking trails all around the Hotel Sonnengut, ranging from gentle strolls to more challenging long-distance routes, so that both families with children and keen walkers can find a route to suit them. Most of the paths are unpaved, which makes the walks particularly gentle on the joints.
Yes, the walking trails around the Hotel Sonnengut and Bad Birnbach are very well signposted and well-maintained. For more detailed guidance, we also recommend using a map or the Bad Birnbach walking portal.
Yes, depending on the activity programme or package, the Hotel Sonnengut offers short guided walks. The Bad Birnbach Tourist Board organises guided walks and themed walks that provide an in-depth insight into the region’s nature and culture. In addition, the hotel can provide Nordic walking poles and maps on request.
After a hike, the 3,000-square-metre spa area at the Hotel Sonnengut – featuring thermal pools, a sauna complex and a relaxation area – is open for you to unwind. A soothing massage from the range of treatments on offer is also an excellent way to ease tense muscles after your hike.
Yes, there are numerous themed and nature trails around Bad Birnbach that provide fascinating insights into the region’s nature and culture. The four Rottal yoga trails in the countryside can also be combined with a walk and offer a further opportunity to pause and reflect.
Yes, the Bad Birnbach spa administration organises a guided walk of 8 to 10 kilometres every Tuesday at 2.00 pm, followed by a stop for refreshments. The meeting point is the Atrium am Brunnen; from there, participants travel together by bus to the starting point of the walk.
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