Best forest trails in Beckingen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Beckingen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.4 (23)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park, Saarland. A great and varied hiking experience awaits you on this certified premium hiking trail. The Beckinger Saarblicke Traumschleife leads through stream valleys and along sandstone and limestone quarries. In addition, as the name of the path suggests, you have wonderful views of the Saar Valley and as far as the Schaumberg. Highlights of the hike: - fantastic views of the Saar valley - Limestone and sandstone quarries -...
- 4.4 (110)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic loop in the Saarland. This beautiful hike was developed as a joint project between the municipalities of Beckingen and Losheim am See. One highlight is the legendary Odilienquelle spring with the Gothic-style Odilienkapelle chapel. According to legend, the water from the spring is said to alleviate eye problems. This legend goes back to the story of the Alsatian Duke Eticho, who is said to have rejected his daughter, who was born blind. A nurse saved the child and brought her to the...
- 4.2 (18)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed hike in the Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park, Saarland. The start is in the parking lot of the former Kondeler Muehle. On well-developed forest trails through the Beckinger Forest to the crossroads "the 13 beeches". From there back on the other side of the forest. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic hiking trails - Detour to Margarethenhoehle (optional)
- 4.4 (13)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed walk in the Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park, Saarland. This is a short, family-friendly circular route around the historic Dueppenweiler copper mine. There are also exciting guided tours with a visit to the old tunnels. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - copper mine - Copper smelter - idyllic forest paths
- 4.5 (4)·Moderate·21.1 mi·Est. 9–10 hrThe start is in Reimsbach Mitte, where there are both parking spaces and a bus stop. You follow the cycle path via Bringing, Honzrather Weiheranlage to "Am Milessen". At the end of the street go right up the Milessen to the Panorama Höhenweg. At the tar road left towards the nature reserve Wolferskopf, the tar road leads into a gravel road which is followed to the end and then right up towards the former US mouth depot. Once the mountain has been climbed, the "Bietzerberger" crosses, which...
- 3.7 (7)·Hard·10.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park, Saarland. This hike begins at the Dorfplatz bus stop in Düppenweiler and explores the fields and forests in the east and south of the village. You also walk around the two hills "Homerich" and "Bermerich". Highlights of the hike: - Dueppenweiler - idyllic forest paths - extensive fields
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Beckingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Beckingen is Bietzerberg and Sonnentalweg from Reimsbach. This trail is estimated to be 21.1 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Beckingen?
Beckingen: With an ascent of 2,772 ft, Bietzerberg and Sonnentalweg from Reimsbach has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Loop: Dueppenweiler - Haustadt with 1,486 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Beckingen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Beckingen is Loop: Dueppenweiler - Haustadt with a 3.7-star rating from 7 reviews.
