Best trails near Heidhübel

This physically demanding route follows the course of the legendary Hartfüßler Trail, diving deep into the industrial history of the Saarland. The path explores the extensive Saarkohlenwald forest north of Saarbrücken, following a diverse mixture of narrow single trails, steep slag heap climbs, and winding forest paths. A central highlight is ascending the prominent mining heaps, such as Halde Lydia, which offer spectacular 360-degree views across the Saarland and into France. In the...

Popular running event near Saarbrücken, Saarland. This is the 14 km route of the annual "Hartfüßler Trail" running event (as of 2014). Other distances are the 7.5, 30 and 58 km routes. More details can be found on the event website (see "Tips"). Highlights of the route: - Berghalde Viktoria nature reserve - Frommersbach sinking pond - Püttlingen city forest

Popular running event or hike near Saarbrücken, Saarland. This route is used for an official running event, but can also be run on your own. The route offers both beautiful nature and Saarland's mining history. Highlights of the hike: - Steinbach and Netzbach valley forest reserve - Viktoria spoil tip nature reserve - "Literary thought ascent" (14 stone steps with literary quotations) - Fischbachtal sinking pond

Scenic hiking trail in Riegelsberg, Saarland. A long meander through the Völklingen state forest, which surrounds the Heidehübel and Pfaffenkopf hills. Highlights of the hike: - Frommersbach sinking pond - Heidhübel - Pfaffenkopf - Krugschächte landfill site - Altenkessel cemetery - State forest Völklingen