Birx: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Birx
Birx is located in the far southwest of Thuringia, about 1 kilometer from the tripoint of Thuringia, Hesse, and Bavaria. At approximately 760 meters above sea level, the village is a high-altitude settlement and is one of the highest-lying compact settlements in the Rhön.
Nature
In the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, Birx is listed among the places associated with the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The landscape around Birx is considered gently hilly and is characterized by picturesque valleys and dense forests.
Dungberg, Querenberg, and Ehrenberg are located in the immediate vicinity of Birx. The surrounding area also includes Schafstein and Schwedenschanze.
Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Birx can choose accommodation based on this village and its surroundings.
Routes and Transport
Birx serves as a starting point for numerous hikes in the Rhön. Thanks to its central location in the Rhön, nearby sights can be reached on foot, by private car, or by public transport.
The Rhön Circular Route 1 begins in Birx, is approximately 4 kilometers long, and takes about one hour. A former border tower is given as the destination. Birx also has a local bus stop served by regional routes 409 and 410; by car, the village can be reached via the A7 and A71 motorways.
Culture and History
According to tradition, Boniface is said to have founded Birx itself. A short circular route from Birx leads to a former Rhön border tower, creating a direct connection to the history of the German-German border.
The ruins of Auersberg Castle are located in the surrounding area of Birx. Schloss Fasanerie and Kreuzberg Monastery are situated in the wider regional area.
Other local pages: Trusetal-Laudenbach, Kleinschmalkalden, Schwarza, Oberhof, Steinbach-Hallenberg, Unterschönau, Altersbach, Oberschönau
To the higher-level travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.
