Best bird watching trails in Saarland

Popular circular route in the Steinbachtal-Netzbachtal forest reserve, Saarland. In the immediate vicinity of Saarbrücken, the "primeval forest at the gates of the city" is growing in the nature reserve and green heart of the Saar coal forest. Here, the raw material wood is not utilised commercially at all. The route runs along the Netzbach stream and past several beautiful ponds. The loop through the "primeval forest at the gates of the city" can be started from the car park on Neuhauser...

Popular circular hike in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Saarland. A varied circular trail that leads through the dense forests of the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. The Nonnweiler dam and many relics of Celtic settlements await you along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Dollberg nature reserve - Nonnweiler Dam - Otzenhausen Celtic Park - Züscher Hammer - Celtic ring wall

Popular running and walking circular route around the Dillingen eco-lake in Saarland. This barrier-free circular route is popular for walking, cycling and jogging as well as for (amateur) ornithologists. It leads along beautiful paths around the 23-hectare Dillingen eco-lake. The area is also an attractive habitat for birds and amphibians. With a bit of luck, herons, storks, birds of prey, bats, amphibians and numerous insect species can be observed here. Highlights: - Bird sanctuary -...

Idyllic and historical circular hike in the footsteps of the Celts near Nonnweile in Saarland. This route begins with a visit to the Celtic exhibition. It then follows the Moosbruchweg to the Preussenschneise and then the Hunnenringweg. A detour to the Celtic ring wall takes you back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Ring wall and other Celtic remains - Varied natural landscapes

Popular circular route near Münchwies, Saarland The motto of the Spitzbuben Trail is "By Münchwiesers for Münchwiesers and its visitors". The trail starts at the cemetery in Münchwies and runs mostly on natural paths around the village. Along the way, the route will pass thirteen stone pillars that tell you more about the history of the village and its surroundings. Highlights of the hike: - 13 stone pillars - natural paths - market fountain

Leisurely circular hike near Illingen, Saarland This leisurely loop to the west of Merchweiler is ideal for a walk with children and/or dogs (dogs must be kept on a lead in the nature reserve). The relatively short route offers plenty of variety: It goes through woods and across meadows, through the protected valley of the Merch river and along the banks of the Hahnwiese sinking pond (great views of the water). Highlights of the hike: - Hahnwiese sinking pond - Easy meadow paths -...

Panoramic circular hiking trail near Großrosseln in Saarland. This beautiful hike around Karlsbrunn has a lot to offer. The trail first leads through the game reserve and then to the Carrière de Freyming viewing platform, from where you have a spectacular view of the quarry. From here, the route runs along the border and through the mining town of Reumaux. The Warndt monument commemorates the 50 French and German municipalities that make up this region. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local...

Family-friendly circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. A great circular walk for an excursion with the family. It leads through relaxing nature, to the idyllic pond with its many water birds, which raise their chicks here in the summer months, and there are opportunities to stop for refreshments at the end of the hike. There are several cafés, bistros and restaurants dotted around the starting point. The "Würzbach (Saar)" railway station can be reached easily by...

This is a relatively easy route through the Saarland part of the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. It starts at the Celtic Park and soon leads into the forest. It passes Weißfels and the Dollberg nature reserve.

Varied and cross-border walk in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve (DEU/FRA). This beautiful and short tour explores the Roman and Celtic history of this little corner of the world. After visiting the Roman settlement with Celtic graves, the route then crosses the border and into the countryside. With a bit of luck, many water birds as well as yaks and donkeys can be observed here! There is a café in Reinheim and near the bus stop. The start is at the hiking car park in Keltenstraße. The bus...