Best short trails in Saarland

Family-friendly circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. This hike explores the forest and rock formations in the Taubental nature reserve and also leads to the highlights of the "Kirkeler Tafeltour". It is possible to travel by train to Kirkel station. There are refreshment stops in the village. Highlights of the hike: - Kirkeler "Wasserfelsen" ("water rock") - Frauenbrunnen fountain - Geological nature trail - "Unglücksfelsen"("Misfortune rock") - "Sonnendach" ("Sun...

Family-friendly treetop walk in Saarland. A visit to the treetop walk is a very special experience - at treetop level, families with children, pushchairs and people with wheelchairs or walking aids can discover the adventure stations and the observation tower. The trail starts at the Cloef-Atrium car park, which is subject to a charge. There is an information point and refreshment facilities here. There is a bathroom on the way. Highlights: - Impressive views of the Saar circular route -...

Varied 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)

Popular walk in the Steinbachtal-Netzbachtal forest reserve, Saarland. This idyllic circular route over a short distance leads around the Netzbach stream in the Saarbrücken state forest. Due to its easy accessibility from Saarbrücken, the route is ideal for a jog after work or a relaxed Sunday stroll with the whole family. The paths can be quite muddy after rain. Highlights of the hike: - Netzbach pond - Rose pond - Idyllic forest paths

Family-friendly circular route from Karlsbrunn, Saarland. This family-friendly circular route starts in Karlsbrunn and leads along idyllic forest paths past small ponds to the Steinberg and on to the Carrière Freyming viewing platform, which offers a great view of a recultivated sand pit. On the way back, the route passes the Karlsbrunn Wildlife Park, where various wild animals can be observed. Highlights: - Steinberg - Karlsbrunn Wildlife Park - Carrière Freyming viewing platform

Relaxed circular route near Homburg, Saarland. This short tour around the Karlsberg near Homburg has a number of highlights to offer. Along the way are the relics of Karlsberg Castle with the orangery rotunda and the Karlsberg spring. Here it is worth taking a break and relaxing your feet in the water treading facility or enjoying a picnic at the Karlsbergweiher. This circular route is ideal for a leisurely and exciting excursion with the whole family. A blue sign with a white head serves...

Wonderful circular hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park near Mettlach, Saarland. A relaxed loop that is one of the certified premium walking trails and offers wonderful views. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Saarschleife adventure forest - Cloefbad - Little Cloef - Cloef viewpoint - Cloef Atrium Orscholz - Treetop walk Saalschleife

Family-friendly circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. Start is at the Naturfreundehaus car park. It is nice to stop off here after the tour. The hike is never boring - it leads to mystical springs, a marble run and the water rock, where dripping water flows down without stopping and forms metre-long icicles in winter. Highlights: - Marble run - Women's fountain - Water rock

Popular running and walking circular route around the Dillingen eco-lake in Saarland. This barrier-free circular route is popular for walking, cycling and jogging as well as for (amateur) ornithologists. It leads along beautiful paths around the 23-hectare Dillingen eco-lake. The area is also an attractive habitat for birds and amphibians. With a bit of luck, herons, storks, birds of prey, bats, amphibians and numerous insect species can be observed here. Highlights: - Bird sanctuary -...