Best backpacking trails in Saarbrücken

Varied cycle tour in Saarland and France (DE/FRA). This route, which starts at Saarbrücken main station, explores south-east Saarland and even crosses the French border. The route can also be cycled in several daily stages. There are refreshment stops in Saarbrücken. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Saarbrücken Castle - Saar Historical Museum - Clock museum - Taubental nature reserve - St Ingbert

Popular running event or hike near Saarbrücken, Saarland. This route is used for an official running event, but can also be run on your own. The route offers both beautiful nature and Saarland's mining history. Highlights of the hike: - Steinbach and Netzbach valley forest reserve - Viktoria spoil tip nature reserve - "Literary thought ascent" (14 stone steps with literary quotations) - Fischbachtal sinking pond

1st section of the Saarland long-distance cycle route from Saarbrücken to Niedaltdorf The day's stage starts in Saarbrücken and then heads west along the German-French border via Völklingen to Neualtdorf. Towards the end, the route runs within the beautiful Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. The route markings show the outline of the Saarland and are labelled "Saarland-Rundweg". Highlights: - Visit Saarbrücken Zoo - take a walk in the German-French Garden in Saarbrücken - Cycling in the...