Birkensee (Schwanberg) – Celtic rampart on Schwanberg loop from Rödelsee

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Birkensee (Schwanberg) – Celtic rampart on Schwanberg loop from Rödelsee

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Birkensee (Schwanberg) – Celtic rampart on Schwanberg loop from Rödelsee

01:16

4.64km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.28 km

Birkensee (Schwanberg)

Highlight • Lake

It is interesting that the water supply to the Birkensee has not yet been discovered. I like the island very much and there is also seating with a table for a picnic. Just take a seat and enjoy.

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1.30 km

Picnic Area at Birkensee

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Take a rest

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2.72 km

Großer Keltenwall in the Steigerwald

Highlight • Historical Site

Great Celtic Wall

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3.10 km

Celtic rampart on Schwanberg

Highlight • Historical Site

In the late Iron Age, the Celts founded a settlement here on the Schwanberg, of which the Celts' Wall still bears witness today.

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3.57 km

Cypress Lake

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The Zypressensee is a biotope on the Schwanberg.

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3.72 km

Castell-Rüdenhausen Mausoleum in Schwanberg Castle Park

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The mausoleum at the end of the palace park is the burial place of the lords. The round temple is the resting place of the two lords of the castle, …

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4.04 km

Schwanberg Castle Park

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Anyone who stands under the cool, shady roof of the Lindenallee in the Schwanberg Castle Park on hot days will be captivated by the sweet scent of the blooming linden …

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4.31 km

Main Entrance to Schwanberg Palace Park

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The main entrance to the castle park leads up a flight of stairs past two figures into the toboggan.
These two figures are the famous legendary figures of the Schwanberg
-Hadeloga and Pippin-
and were set up as stone guardians.

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4.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

1.76 km

135 m

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.39 km

526 m

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

8°C

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Comments

January 4, 2025,Winterwanderung auf dem Schwanberg

The first snow of the year.
So get out and climb the Schwanberg.

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April 1, 2023,Kleine Runde am Schwanberg

Took a little break this weekend, even if the weather isn't that much fun. Nevertheless, we made a small detour to the Schwanberg today and explored the hiking trails in the drizzle and strong gusts of wind

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February 5, 2024,Schaukel mit Weitsicht – Birkensee Runde von Schwanberg

Nice easy hike at the top of the Schwanenberg

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August 4, 2024,Gemütliche Schwanberg-Runde

A pleasant but sweaty walk thanks to the humid weather...I had actually planned to take a longer detour to the Celtic Wall, but I spontaneously shortened it because of the onset of showers...next time then! The weather then cleared up again and the wine spritzer on the side of the path in the little bistro was quite tempting...highly recommended for …

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