landmark
Maulbronn Monastery
The best-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps, a tranquil UNESCO ensemble of Gothic cloisters.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Birkenfeld
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
About Birkenfeld
Birkenfeld is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Neuenbürg, 30km from Altes Schloss Hohenbaden.
Birkenfeld is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Neuenbürg, about 4 km away.
Birkenfeld (German pronunciation: [ˈbɪʁkn̩fɛlt] ) is a municipality in the Enz district, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated in the Northern Black Forest, 6 km southwest of Pforzheim. The town is located on the top plain, the area extends down to the river Enz valley.
Birkenfeld has a stop on route S6 of theRead more
Karlsruhe Stadtbahn, which operates over the Enztalbahn railway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Birkenfeld?
Within an hour or so of Birkenfeld: Maulbronn Monastery (20 km), Altes Schloss Hohenbaden (30 km), Baden-Baden (31 km), Solituderennen (32 km).
Are there any good drives near Birkenfeld?
The nearest famous roads are Solituderennen, Schwarzwaldhochstraße and Schwarzwaldhochstrasse (B500).
Where is Birkenfeld?
Birkenfeld is in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, about 4 km from Neuenbürg.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,609
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Baden-Wurttemberg
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 48.8667, 8.6333
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Birkenfeld
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Altes Schloss Hohenbaden
Ruined twelfth-century castle walls crown a forested ridge above spa town Baden-Baden with sweeping Rhine valley views.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Baden-Baden
An elegant spa town at the edge of the Black Forest, famed for its thermal baths, casino, and the Festspielhaus concert hall.
31 km · about 35 min drive
historic highway
Solituderennen
A 11.4km road circuit through the forest west of Stuttgart that drew 300,000 spectators to Grand Prix races in the 1960s. The public roads still run the old lap past Schloss Solitude, and the course is entirely drivable today.
32 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Motorworld Stuttgart
A spectacular automotive experience centre in a former airport with classic car dealers, workshops, restaurants, and a boutique hotel.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Erlebnispark Tripsdrill
Charming Swabian-themed park near Stuttgart combining traditional German culture with exciting rides and a wildlife park.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Schwarzwaldhochstrasse (Black Forest High Road)
The B500 ridge road runs 60 km from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt through dense pine forest, passing the Mummelsee lake and spa towns, with sweeping viewpoints over the Rhine plain.
38 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Porsche Museum
A striking modernist building showcasing over 80 vehicles tracing Porsche's legendary sports car and racing heritage.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Birkenfeld
- 32 kmSolituderennenA 11.4km road circuit through the forest west of Stuttgart that drew 300,000 spectators to Grand Prix races in the 1960s. The public roads still run the old lap past Schloss Solitude, and the course is entirely drivable today.
- 38 kmSchwarzwaldhochstrasse (Black Forest High Road)The B500 ridge road runs 60 km from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt through dense pine forest, passing the Mummelsee lake and spa towns, with sweeping viewpoints over the Rhine plain.
- 42 kmSchwarzwaldhochstraßeThe Black Forest High Road climbs the B500 past pine ridges, moorland lakes and panoramic pull-offs from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt.
- 44 kmSchwarzwaldhochstrasse (B500)The Black Forest High Road along the ridge from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt, flowing curves through spruce forest.
- 61 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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