Best river trails in Gersheim
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Explore the most popular river trails near Gersheim with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.9 (3)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrVaried 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...
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrGreat loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A wonderful hike that leads through the hills here in Bliesgau, through beech forests and to the idyllic Rohrentalweiher pond. A picnic can be enjoyed here by the pond. The route has some challenging climbs from time to time, but rewards with great views. The start is near the community centre, at the bus stop "Herbitzheim Bürgerhaus". There is also a car park here, so both, arriving by car or public transport, is possible. The route is marked...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·21.2 mi·Est. 9–10 hrIdyllic circular route near Gersheim in Saarland. This long hiking trail offers unique nature as well as insights into the cultural history of the Bliesgau. The path leads past the historic Mimbacher Mühle and the baroque Christ Church. The Ottilienquelle near the Kirchheimer Höfe used to be a small place of pilgrimage for the fulfillment of wishes. The Duppstein in the center of Walsheim is an interesting limestone deposit and the historic brewery cellar is reminiscent of the former...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrInteresting walk in the border area (DEU/FRA) in the southern Bliesgau. A beautiful and short tour through Roman and Celtic history here in the Bliesgau in Saarland and France. With the Lauschtour app, lots of facts about their history can be experienced along the way. The app also works offline. Start is at the car park near the bus stop "Reinheim Kulturpark". The tour is partly suitable for people in wheelchairs and for people with hearing impairments - the "Lauschtour app" is equipped...
- 3.4 (3)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail near Gersheim, Saarland. From Gersheim the route quickly leads to the European Culture Park and the Roman Villa. From there you hike north past the St. Markus Church into the nature reserve Suedlicher Bliesgau / Auf der Lohe. On the way back you hike through fields and the forest over the small Hardtspitze. Highlights of the hike: - Reinheim European Cultural Park - Roman villa - Southern Bliesgau / Auf der Lohe nature reserve
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful circular loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A beautiful route to the Erzental forest, across orchards and through the typical hilly landscape of the Bliesgau. Especially in summer, cooling off at the Kneipp facilities and the outdoor pool is possible. The trail starts at the hiking information board at Gersheim bus station, where there are also car parks and a restaurant nearby. The route leads partly along natural paths, fine gravel and tarmac roads and paths. Highlights: -...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPopular loop trail in Bliesgau, Saarland. The Saarland discovery tours take you back to the time of the miners. The Bliesgau discovery tour begins at the mining monument in Rubenheim. The miners' path leads to the limestone quarries in Gersheim. If you want, you can take a detour to the Reinheim European Culture Park. Highlights of the hike: - Monument to the Rubenheim miners - Gersheim limestone quarries - Detour to the European Culture Park Reinheim (optional)
- Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrWonderful loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A marvellous and varied loop that is particularly popular with nature lovers. With a bit of luck, herons, kingfishers and various fish can be spotted at the Blies bridge over the Blies river. Orchids can also be marvelled at on the calcareous grassland between April and June. There is an ice cream parlour and a restaurant to stop off at along the way. The route is marked with a heart and the white lettering "Bliesgau Blicke" on a green...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gersheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gersheim is Reinheim - Bar-Le-Duc. This trail is estimated to be 118.6 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gersheim?
Gersheim: With an ascent of 9,629 ft, Reinheim - Bar-Le-Duc has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Gänseweg (Blieskastel) with 2,709 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Gersheim?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Gersheim is Gänseweg (Blieskastel) with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Hanickel
- Rohrentalweiher
- Bliesbruck-Reinheim European Cultural Park
- Pfarrer Georg Lindemann Hütte
- Hannock
- Campingplatz Walsheim
- Vogesenblick
- Hardt
- Totenkopf
- Römische Villa
- Römische Taverne
- "Gebäude an der Grenze"
- Keltisches Fürstinnengrab von Reinheim
- St. Pirminius
- Protestantische Kirche
- Ehemaliger Brauereikeller der Brauerei Walsheim