Best river trails in Nonnweiler

Popular premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Saarland. This is a varied circular route through forests, past lakes, ponds, and streams and, with beautiful views of the Prims Valley. There are pretty steep climbs to the viewpoints on the Schankelberg and Hascheid. The reward is a fantastic view of the Prims Valley and the Nonnweiler Valley bridge. Narrow paths, idyllic paths along the stream, and shady paths below the summit of the Kahlenberg provide variety. Many...

This route follows stage 9 of the certified Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium trail, connecting Nonnweiler with Börfink on a historically rich and pristine section. The hike starts at the Nonnweiler Reservoir and leads directly into the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. Right near the beginning, hikers reach a major highlight: the monumental Celtic Ringwall near Otzenhausen, an ancient fortification offering sweeping views of the reservoir below. The trail continues through untouched mountain...

A varied tour through forests and stream valleys. There are some steeper ascents and descents, so you should bring sturdy shoes and sure-footedness. If you wish, you can leave the route for a detour to Grimmburg Castle. There are refreshment stops in Sitzerath.

The route begins in peaceful Nonnweiler, which lies in the centre of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. Right at the start of the hike, there is a slight ascent to get to the dam of the Nonnweiler reservoir. With 20 million cubic metres of water, it is the largest reservoir in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate. As well as being used for drinking water, the reservoir is also used to generate electricity. After walking along the banks of the reservoir, you reach the Otzenhausen Celtic Park. There,...