Best bird watching trails in Saarland

Popular loop in the Steinbachtal-Netzbachtal forest reserve, Saarland. In the immediate vicinity of Saarbrücken, the "primeval forest at the gates of the city" is growing in the nature reserve and green heart of the Saar coal forest. No commercial use is made of the raw material wood. The route runs along the Netzbach stream and past several beautiful ponds. The loop through the "primeval forest at the gates of the city" can be started from the parking lot on Neuhauser Weg, for...

Popular loop trail in the Hunsrueck-Hochwald National Park, Saarland. A varied loop trail that leads through the dense forests of the Hunsrueck-Hochwald National Park. The Nonnweiler reservoir and many relics of Celtic settlements await along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Dollberg nature reserve - Nonnweiler reservoir - Otzenhausen Celtic Park - Zuescher Hammer - Celtic ring wall

Popular running and walking loop around the Dillingen eco-lake in Saarland. This barrier-free loop is popular for walking, cycling and jogging as well as for (amateur) ornithologists. It leads along beautiful paths around the 23-hectare Dillingen eco-lake. The area is also an attractive habitat for birds and amphibians. With a bit of luck, herons, storks, birds of prey, bats, amphibians and numerous insect species can be observed here. Highlights: - Bird sanctuary - Birdwatching tower -...

Idyllic circular hike steeped in history in the footsteps of the Celts near Nonnweile in Saarland. This route begins with a visit to the Celtic exhibition. Then it goes over the Moosbruchweg to the Preussenschneise and then into the Hunnenringweg. A detour to the Celtic ring wall takes you back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Ring wall and other Celtic remains - Varied natural landscapes

Popular loop near Münchwies, Saarland The motto of the Spitzbuben Trail is "By Münchwiesers for Münchwiesers and its visitors". The trail starts at the cemetery in Münchwies and runs mostly on natural paths around the village. Along the way, you will pass thirteen stone pillars that tell more about the history of the village and its surroundings. Highlights of the hike: - 13 stone pillars - natural paths - market fountain

Leisurely circular hike near Illingen, Saarland This leisurely loop west of Merchweiler is ideal for a walk with children and/or dogs (dogs must be kept on a leash in the nature reserve). A lot of variety is offered on the relatively short route: It goes through forest and across meadows, through the protected valley of the Merch river and along the bank of the Hahnwiese sink pond (great views of the water). Highlights of the hike: - Hahnwiese sinking pond - simple meadow paths - beautiful...

Panoramic circular hiking trail near Großrosseln in Saarland. This beautiful hike around Karlsbrunn has a lot to offer. The path first leads through the game reserve and then to the Carrière van Freyming viewing platform, from which there is a spectacular view of the quarry. From here the route runs along the border and through the mining town of Reumaux. The Warndt Monument commemorates the 50 French and German communities that make up this region. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local...

Family-friendly circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. A great circular walk for an excursion with the family. It leads through relaxing nature, to the idyllic pond with its many water birds, which raise their chicks here in the summer months, and there are opportunities to stop for refreshments at the end of the hike. There are several cafés, bistros and restaurants dotted around the starting point. The "Würzbach (Saar)" railway station can be reached easily by...

It is a relatively easy route through the Saarland part of the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. It begins at the Keltenpark and soon leads into the forest. It leads past Weißfels and the Dollberg nature reserve.

Varied and cross-border walk in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve (DEU/FRA). This beautiful and short tour explores the Roman and Celtic history of this little corner of the world. After visiting the Roman settlement with Celtic graves, the route then crosses the border and into the countryside. With a bit of luck, many water birds as well as yaks and donkeys can be observed here! There is a café in Reinheim and near the bus stop. The start is at the hiking car park in Keltenstraße. The bus...