Best trails near Saarbach

Hiking trail rich in castles in the Franco-German border region near Schönau, Rhineland-Palatinate This route is a certified premium hiking trail. It starts in Schönau and leads to several old castle ruins in Germany and France. There are a total of eight ruins and many interesting rock formations to discover. Often narrow paths lead up and down through the magnificent natural landscape, several times close to impressive rock formations with the typical colours and weathered forms of...

Hiking trail rich in castles in the German-French border region near Nothweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads across the Franco-German border, through the Dahner Felsenwand, in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park and through the Parc Naturel de Vosges du Nord. As the name suggests, the castle hike leads to seven castles, all of which bear witness to the Middle Ages in the 12th and 13th centuries. But it's not just these highlights that make the tour so special - the varied...

Cross-border hike between the Palatinate and Alsace, Rhineland-Palatinate. This popular hiking trail on the German-French border in Dahner Felsenland leads to 7 castles. These are evidence of the Middle Ages from the 12th century. The landscape offers picturesque views over the hilly landscape of the Palatinate Forest. You start on the German side in Schönau. There are several car parks there and you can also arrive by bus. The route first takes you past Brackenberg and Sindelsberg to...

Varied circular route in the Northern Vosges, Rhineland-Palatinate. The circular route begins in Schönau and leads past the Königsweiher pond into the forest. It goes up and down along forest paths to Blumenstein Castle and a short, steep section further on to Opferschale. After fantastic views, the next descent to Wasigenstein Castle awaits. This is the ruin of a medieval rock castle. It owes its name to the rock on which it stands, the Wasigenstein, a double castle consisting of the...

Stage 3 of the long-distance hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", Rhineland-Palatinate. Stage three of the certified premium hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", which leads from Dahn to Bärenbach through the Palatinate Forest, starts in Bundenthal and ends in Schönau (Palatinate). The hike is considered challenging due to the metres in altitude to be overcome. For example, the route climbs very steeply up to the Mäuerle and the highest castle ruins in the Palatinate Forest. You will come...

Panoramic hike from Schönau, Rhineland-Palatinate. With ancient ruins, rock formations and magnificent views, this hike is easy to enjoy. From Schönau, the route follows the Saarbach and Hichtenbach streams along idyllic forest paths. On the way back, the route passes the Bruderfelsen and Pfaffenfelsen rocks. It also crosses into France for a short stretch, making it an international hike! Highlights: - Sauerbach - Hichtenbach - Knöpf -Zeppelin beech - Col de Hichtenbach (refuge) -...

Family-friendly tour in the Palatinate Forest Mountain Bike Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful tour with many highlights, which is quite easy to master and also suitable for families. The tour starts at the car park at the Biosphärenhaus. It is definitely worth planning some time for a visit, as there is an exhibition and a treetop path with a long slide at the end! There are refreshment stops in Schönau. Highlights: - "Großer Felsen" ("Big rock" viewpoint) - Fischbach biosphere...

Challenging MTB tour in Germany/France. This extensive tour leads from Hauenstein in the Palatinate through Dahn, Fischbach, the dense forests in the region and even over the German-French border. It returns along the Saarbach and then through the forest again to Bruchweiler/Bärenbach, Reichenbach and Hauenstein. You can always take a break in the villages and find a restaurant or café to rest and eat.

Stage 4 of the long-distance hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", Rhineland-Palatinate. Stage four of the certified premium hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", which leads from Dahn to Bärenbach through the Palatinate Forest, starts in Schönau (Palatinate) and ends in Fischbach. As on the previous stages, legendary castle ruins and idyllic valleys make for an exciting hiking experience. Towards the end of the route, which also runs through France for a little less than two kilometres, a...