Best hard trails in Saarland

Popular premium hiking trail near Großrosseln, Saarland A beautiful loop through the forest, past ponds and streams and with beautiful views of the former Carrière Barrois sand quarry. Again and again there are testimonies of the princely hunt and of the earlier glass production to be discovered. The path leads past the Karlsbrunn hunting lodge and the wildlife park. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Viewing platform over the sand pit - Karlsbrunn...

This route follows stage 1 of the Moselsteig, connecting Perl in the Saarland with Palzem in Rhineland-Palatinate on a scenic section within the border triangle. The hike impresses with expansive, open landscapes and offers a stunning panoramic view reaching as far as Luxembourg and France. A geological highlight along the trail are the "dolines"—fascinating karst sinkholes formed by the weathering of limestone in this region. Overnight stays are available in hotels and guesthouses in Perl...

Popular, promising route through the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. The Bärenfels - Adelsfels route from Losheim reservoir is a circular route that leads from the reservoir along many open fields and some wooded sections to Waldholzbach and then to Scheiden. The Saarland / Rhineland-Palatinate border path and the orchard path are on the promising path. The Kneipp facility Hölzbach, as well as the Bärenfels, the Adelsfels and the Schlangenfels invite you to linger, especially in...

Quiet circular trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Saarland. This route leads into the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park and beautifully combines two great adventure trails. It goes around the Nonnweiler reservoir, which is one of the region's main attractions. Beautifully situated, wonderfully blue, it is surrounded on all sides by beautiful mixed forest. As it is a drinking water reservoir, it is unfortunately unsuitable for swimming. The circular hiking trail is a paradise for...

The demanding hike extends through the idyllic Idesbach valley and the adjacent heights. After the first ascent you have a view of the Saar valley. It follows the Trippsborn, a mighty sandstone formation. Along the edge of the slope below the Oberlimberg, weathered sandstone boundary stones indicate a former boundary line. The most adventurous part of the entire route begins at the bottom of the valley. Different side valleys are connected to each other by wooden staircases. The crossing ends...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. This dream tour is literally a legendary loop through forests, open fields, over wooden footbridges and along beautiful vantage points. Many legends and myths surround sites such as the "Grauen Stein" ("Grey Stone") or the "Richtstätte " ("Place of Judgement") at the Valentinus Chapel. There is a refreshment stop and parking spaces at the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - narrow forest and meadow paths -...

Varied loop in the Saarland. This beautiful hike leads over long paths, through notch valleys and over wooden bridges onto stony paths. There is an old quarry and beautiful views to discover. There is the beer garden of the Weldelinushof at the end for stopping for a drink. Highlights: - Quarry - Wendelinushof

Popular premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park, Saarland. The Weiselberg summit tour is a certified premium hiking trail. From the long-extinct volcanic cone, which is a site of numerous myths and legends, you have a breathtaking view. Highlights of the hike: - Weiselberg nature reserve - View from the summit of the Weiselberg - Stone cabinet and stone sea (rock formations)

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...

This beautiful route lies in complete seclusion in the Black Forest’s Hochwald region and winds along paths—some of which are very narrow and untouched—through the vast, shady forests of the Saarland. The hike begins at the parking lot near the outdoor forest swimming pool. There is a place to stop for refreshments in Weiskirchen.