Best forest trails in Wadern
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Wadern 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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- 4.5 (33)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic premium hiking trail near Wadern in Saarland. This idyllic circular route leads around the Noswendel reservoir, across orchards and through the "Noswendeler Bruch" nature reserve with its wild and romantic quarry forest and wetlands without any significant inclines. The name of this route is derived from the native snipe - a water bird whose mating calls sound like a bleating goat. For this reason, the common snipe is also known as the sky goat (or sky goat). Premium hiking...
- 4.6 (12)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular route in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. The trail starts at Grimburger Hof and leads up a short but steep climb to Grimburg Castle, a spur castle built around 1190. It then follows a northern loop into and around the valley of the "Wadrill" stream. The route is also suitable for children. Highlights of the hike: - Grimburg Castle - Wadrill valley - Varied forest paths
- 4.0 (3)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrCircular hike at the Noswendeler Bruch in Saarland. A relaxed hiking tour that starts in the village and leads across fields towards Noswendeler Bruch. The route then heads south along the edge of the forest to the reservoir, which is located right next to Noswendel. At the Seeklause you can buy snacks and, on Sundays and public holidays, coffee and cake. Highlights: - Kneipp facility at the Noswendel reservoir
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park, Saarland. The circular trail Wa4 "Of rocks and castles" inspires with a successful mixture of cultural and natural hiking highlights. The untouched landscapes of the high forest and the idyllic valley of the Prims as well as the Bardenbacher Fels nature reserve are crossed in the course of the hike. There is also a lot to discover at the starting point of the route. Here, in the immediate vicinity of the Dagstuhl castle ruins,...
- 3.9 (8)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück An excursion to the Bardenbacher Fels nature reserve is well worthwhile: it takes you through wild and romantic nature. You walk along the babbling Prims and steep rock faces. There are vantage points on a steep slope and even though the trail goes up high in places, the ascents are easy to master.
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical hike in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. The start is in the beautiful Wadrilltal nature reserve near Wedern. The trail first leads northwards to the Preussenkopf mountain. It passes Buweiler and Oberlöstern, mainly through valleys and across meadows. The route continues westwards to Gehweiler and resembles a walk through an extensive landscape of forests, fields and meadows, leading into the valley of the Wadrill river. The tour continues southwards to the famous burial mounds....
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Wadern?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Wadern is Vom Stausee Noswendel über Teufelskopf und Hochwaldalm. This trail is estimated to be 38.5 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Wadern?
Wadern: With an ascent of 1,102 m, Vom Stausee Noswendel über Teufelskopf und Hochwaldalm has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Oberlöstern - Burg Grimburg - Sitzerath with 632 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Wadern?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Wadern is Vom Stausee Noswendel über Teufelskopf und Hochwaldalm with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.