Best partially-paved trails in Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Popular premium hiking trail near Kirkel, Saarland. A relaxed circular route through the forest, mainly along natural paths. The highlight of this certified premium hiking trail are the bizarrely beautiful rock formations. It is possible to stop off at the Naturfreundehaus. The walk is particularly impressive in winter, when icicles make the rocks appear even more enchanted. Highlights of the hike: - impressive rock formations (red sandstone banks, pulpits and caves) - natural paths -...

Idyllic, varied circular tour near St. Ingbert, Saarland. The first of the seven ponds in the Gustav-Clauss-Anlage is already waiting in the town park in Sankt Ingbert. The route continues along the "Rohrbach cycle path". The route passes the St. Ingbert waterworks, where the wonderful view of the picturesque Rohrbach valley can be enjoyed. The Wombacher Weiher pond has a water fountain, water treading basin, benches and a fishing hut. A little further on is the Glashütter Weiher pond. The...

Popular circular route in the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve, Saarland. The mountain and gorge path "Around Dalem" leads around Heckendalheim and gives a beautiful insight into the varied landscape of the UNESCO Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve. The route runs along the old border between the Saarbrücken and Blieskastler principalities - historical border stones still bear witness to this time. Mostly, the trail leads over a mixture of field, forest, and meadow paths; often, the course only consists...

Panoramic circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A beautiful circular route in typical Bliesgau countryside. The start is at the bus stop "Bliesmengen-Bolchen Gräfinthal", right next to the monastery church and the "Gräfinthaler Hof". The route is signposted with a yellow picture of the Heidenkopf tower on a white background. It leads through the typical Bliesgau landscape, along the Brudermannsfeld with its information board and of course to the highlight of the tour, the...

Panoramic circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A great hike with beautiful views as far as the Vosges mountains (Heidenkopf tower). For anyone interested in plants, there is a garden with regional plant species in the cultural landscape centre. Information boards tell all about the special features of this region. The start is at the car park by the monastery church. The "Gräfenthaler Hof" restaurant is also located here. The bus stop "Bliesmengen Bolchen Gräfinthal" is also...

The moderately difficult Circuit Franco-Allemand n°1 (Franco-German route no. 1) can be found south of Kleinblittersdorf in Saarland. It starts in Rilchingen-Hanweiler and leads along the Saar past Bergwald and Sitterswald, with several opportunities for breaks. The route is ideal for a walk or a short cycle tour. Highlights of this route: - Accessible by bus and train - River views - Refreshment stops

Popular cycle tour in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The Adebar tour is a very relaxed cycle tour through the idyllic forests in the Kirkeler Bachtal valley. As most of the route is in the shade, the tour is a real pleasure, especially in summer. Highlights of the tour: - idyllic Blies meadows - Kirkel Castle - Beeder biotope - Kirkel stream valley - idyllic meadow landscapes - rare bird species

Beautiful walk in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. There is a car park and the bus stop "Bliesmengen-Bolchen Gräfinthal" at the starting point at the monastery church, so that arriving by car or bus is both possible. It is nice to stop for a bite to eat in the local restaurant after the walk or to use the footpath for a digestive walk. The route leads across fields and along the edges of the forest and, as it often follows paved paths or roads, extra hiking boots are not absolutely...

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