Best river trails in Saarland
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Explore the most popular river trails in Saarland 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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- 4.7 (209)·Moderate·15.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. This popular circular walk has many great views of the Saar loops. You can ring a bell to summon the ferry that takes you to the other bank of the Saar. The trail continues up wooden bridges and stairs, past rock formations and through the shady tranquillity of the valley to the viewing platform of the treetop trail. Past the ruins of Montclair Castle, the route heads back towards Mettlach. The route leads through...
- 4.7 (153)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPromising premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. A very varied round with great views of the Saar loop and some interesting rock formations. You should bring some fitness and sure-footedness with you, as some paths are narrow. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the large Saar loop near Mettlach - Natural paths - Oracle Rock - Little Cloef - Felstone - Nature reserve Steinbachtal wstl. Saar loop ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.5 (80)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hike near Merzig, Saarland. The hike begins in Besseringen and explores the inner peninsula of the Saarschleife Tafel. The trail is heavily wooded and offers marvellous views of the Saar and the beauty of the surrounding area. It passes Montclair Castle, which invites you to linger in the beer garden. The second half of the hike leads along the Saar. Highlights: - St Gangolf's Church - Montclair Castle - Saar bend
- 4.7 (47)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular route near Mettlach, Saarland. The Cloef is one of the most famous viewpoints in the Saarland. The viewing platform, located very close to the Saarschleife treetop walk, has a fantastic view of the Saarschleife near the Mettlach district of Orscholz. Other incredible viewpoints on this route include the Orkelsfels and the Teufelsstein. From the car park at Steinach, the route follows the Steinbach stream and leads mostly through beautiful forest. There are refreshment...
- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. The certified premium walking trail leads past impressive rock formations and through rustling forests. The name "Weitblick" (vision) says it all: it offers unrivalled views of the Saarschleife and the eastern Saarland heights. Highlights of the hike: - Orkel rock - Steinbachspitze - Cloef - Great views of the Saar Loop - Rock formations worth seeing - idyllic forests - Saarschleife treetop walk (optional)
- 4.5 (60)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking route in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland, Germany This is a scenic hike through the forest in the Saar loop near Mettlach. As the start and finish are right next to the Saar, the marvellous views of the river can be enjoyed right from the start. The beautiful Saar circular route can also be travelled by boat. The highlight of the route is the medieval ruins of Montclair Castle, where the Celts built a castle complex as early as 500 BC. Refreshments are available en...
- 4.4 (63)·Moderate·14.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrCertified premium hiking trail near Kleinblittersdorf, Saarland. A varied premium hiking trail through forests, the Tiefenbachklamm gorge and wide corridors. Along the floodplain of the River Blies, the trail crosses meadows and fields in the border region between Germany and France. Travelling by bus and train is possible. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Tiefenbachklamm gorge - Valley of the Blies - Meadows, fields, forests - Nice places to stop for...
- 4.7 (83)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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...
- 4.3 (66)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular route in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. The shortened Druid Trail near Niedaltdorf leads along old border paths and narrow trails through the typical landscapes of the Niedtal valley. The starting point is the Höllberg hiking car park. A special attraction of the former dream loop is a reconstructed Celtic village. Highlights of the hike: - Niedschleife nature reserve - Reconstructed Celtic houses - burial mound - Near-natural paths
- 4.5 (61)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail near Großrosseln, Saarland A beautiful circular route through the forest, past ponds and streams and with beautiful views of the former Carrière Barrois sand quarry. Again and again there are testimonies of the princely hunt and of the earlier glass production to be discovered. The path leads past the Karlsbrunn hunting lodge and the wildlife park. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Viewing platform over the sand pit -...
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Saarland have river trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Saarland. Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is home to 12 river trails with an average 3.5 star rating from 280 community reviews.
What is the longest river trail in Saarland?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Saarland is Saarland-Radweg (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 350.7 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Saarland?
Saarland: With an ascent of 12,617 m, Moselsteig has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Schengen nach Idar-Oberstein with 7,451 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Saarland?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Saarland is Warndt-Wald-Weg with a 4.5-star rating from 59 reviews.
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