Best river trails in Gersheim
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Explore the most popular river trails near Gersheim with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.9 (3)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrVaried 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...
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrGreat circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A wonderful hike that leads through the hills here in Bliesgau, through beech forests and to the idyllic Rohrentalweiher pond. A picnic can be enjoyed here by the pond. The route has some challenging climbs from time to time, but rewards with great views. The start is near the community centre, at the bus stop "Herbitzheim Bürgerhaus". There is also a car park here, so both, arriving by car or public transport, is possible. The route...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·34.1 km·Est. 9–10 hrIdyllic circular trail near Gersheim in Saarland. This long hiking trail offers both unique nature and insights into the cultural history of the Bliesgau region. The trail leads past the historic Mimbach mill and the baroque Christuskirche church. The Ottilienquelle spring near the Kirchheimer Höfe was once a small place of pilgrimage for the fulfilment of wishes. The Duppstein in the centre of Walsheim is an interesting limestone deposit and the historic brewery cellar is a reminder of the...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrInteresting walk in the border area (DEU/FRA) in the southern Bliesgau. A beautiful and short tour through Roman and Celtic history here in the Bliesgau in Saarland and France. With the Lauschtour app, lots of facts about their history can be experienced along the way. The app also works offline. Start is at the car park near the bus stop "Reinheim Kulturpark". The tour is partly suitable for people in wheelchairs and for people with hearing impairments - the "Lauschtour app" is equipped...
- 3.4 (3)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike near Gersheim, Saarland. From Gersheim, the trail quickly leads to the European Cultural Park and the Roman Villa. From there, the route heads north past St Mark's Church into the Südlicher Bliesgau/Auf der Lohe nature reserve. On the way back, you walk through fields and forest over the small Hardtspitze. Highlights of the hike: - European Cultural Park Reinheim - Roman villa - Southern Bliesgau/Auf der Lohe nature reserve
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A beautiful route to the Erzental forest, across orchards and through the typical hilly landscape of the Bliesgau. Especially in summer, cooling off at the Kneipp facilities and the outdoor pool is possible. The trail starts at the hiking information board at Gersheim bus station, where there are also car parks and a restaurant nearby. The route leads partly along natural paths, fine gravel and tarmac roads and...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·28.6 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bliesgau, Saarland. The Saarland discovery tours take you back to the time of the smelters and miners. The Bliesgau discovery tour starts at the mining monument in Rubenheim. The miners' trail takes you to the limestone quarries in Gersheim. If you wish, you can take a detour to the European Cultural Park in Reinheim. Highlights of the hike: - Monument to the Rubenheim miners - Gersheim limestone quarries - Detour to the European Cultural Park Reinheim (optional)
- Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrWonderful circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A marvellous and varied circular route that is particularly popular with nature lovers. With a bit of luck, herons, kingfishers and various fish can be spotted at the Blies bridge over the Blies river. Orchids can also be marvelled at on the calcareous grassland between April and June. There is an ice cream parlour and a restaurant to stop off at along the way. The route is marked with a heart and the white lettering "Bliesgau...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gersheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gersheim is Reinheim - Bar-Le-Duc. This trail is estimated to be 190.9 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gersheim?
Gersheim: With an ascent of 2,935 m, Reinheim - Bar-Le-Duc has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Gänseweg (Blieskastel) with 826 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Gersheim?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Gersheim is Gänseweg (Blieskastel) with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Hanickel
- Rohrentalweiher
- Bliesbruck-Reinheim European Cultural Park
- Pfarrer Georg Lindemann Hütte
- Hannock
- Campingplatz Walsheim
- Vogesenblick
- Hardt
- Totenkopf
- Römische Villa
- Römische Taverne
- "Gebäude an der Grenze"
- Keltisches Fürstinnengrab von Reinheim
- St. Pirminius
- Protestantische Kirche
- Ehemaliger Brauereikeller der Brauerei Walsheim