Best partially-paved trails in Saarbrücken

This is the official tour of Saarland Tourism. It takes you to the important historical sites in Saarbrücken city centre. Along the way are many buildings by the baroque master builder Friedrich Joachim Stengel, who had a decisive influence on the cityscape in the 18th century. Highlights: - St Johann Market - Ludwigskirche Saarbrücken - Schlossplatz with Saarbrücken Castle - Castle church - Saarbrücken City Gallery - The old bridge

This varied route combines the urban life of the Saarland capital with the natural tranquillity of the banks of the Saar. The trail leads from the popular riverside promenade of the Saarbrücken town centre upstream into the wide St. Arnualer Wiesen meadows. The route runs along a combination of tarmac promenade paths and near-natural paths that lead through the wide floodplain landscape. A key highlight is the contrast between the lively hustle and bustle of the Staden and the tranquillity of...

Popular circular hike in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The Bliesgau oil loop trail can be started at the Kappelberg hiking car park, for example. The hike, which otherwise has a beautiful route, leads along a country road for around 300 metres. The route is not marked, which is why GPS navigation is advisable. Highlights of the hike: - Oil mill at Hartungshof - Birzberg nature reserve - idyllic Blies valley

This hike winds its way through the dense forests around the Schwarzenberg on the west side of Saarbrücken.

Popular loop trail in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. With more than 15 km, this loop near Saarbruecken is made for a sporty run or a slightly longer hike. The route runs through several nature and landscape protection areas. Highlights of the hike: - Schorrenwald - Buebingen - Ranzbacher Berg - Ueberwald

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

This route starts at the Fechingen indoor swimming pool and loops through the Birzenberg nature reserve.

Long cycle tour in the Saarland. The route is ideal for trekking bikes and alternates between tarmac cycle paths and firm, gravelled forest paths. An absolute highlight is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Völklingen Ironworks, whose imposing ironworks stands in stark contrast to the natural beauty of the Saar Loop near Mettlach. Cyclists often cycle close to the French and Luxembourg borders, allowing them to experience the region's unique three-country culture. While the sections along...