Best forest trails in Kirkel

Popular premium hiking trail near Kirkel, Saarland. A relaxed loop through the forest, mainly along natural paths. The highlight of this certified premium hiking trail are the bizarrely beautiful rock formations. It is possible to stop off at the Naturfreundehaus. The walk is particularly impressive in winter, when icicles make the rocks appear even more enchanted. Highlights of the hike: - impressive rock formations (red sandstone banks, pulpits and caves) - natural paths - Kirkel

Family-friendly loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. This hike explores the forest and rock formations in the Taubental nature reserve and also leads to the highlights of the "Kirkeler Tafeltour". It is possible to travel by train to Kirkel station. There are refreshment stops in the village. Highlights of the hike: - Kirkeler "Wasserfelsen" ("water rock") - Frauenbrunnen fountain - Geological nature trail - "Unglücksfelsen"("Misfortune rock") - "Sonnendach" ("Sun Roof") - Red...

Family-friendly loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. Start is at the Naturfreundehaus car park. It is nice to stop off here after the tour. The hike is never boring - it leads to mystical springs, a marble run and the water rock, where dripping water flows down without stopping and forms metre-long icicles in winter. Highlights: - Marble run - Women's fountain - Water rock

Popular, varied hiking trail in the Taubertal nature reserve, Saarland. This circular hiking trail begins at Kirkel and first leads over the Frauenbrunnen and around the Taubertal nature reserve. On the way back you can enjoy the view from the Höllerburg vantage point before making a stop at Kirkel Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Geological nature trail - Unglücksfelsen - Drachenkopf with Ice Teeth - Sun canopy - Hollerkanzel and Hollerlöcher - Kirkel water rock - Kirkeler Castle

Relaxed loop in the Saarland. Start at the car park at the central cemetery. The varied circular route leads through beautiful mixed woodland and to the idyllic Gutshofweiher pond with playground. It is perfect for a family outing with a dog. The walk can also be reached by bus (NVG line 305 from Neunkirchen (Saar) main station to the Furpach Zentralfriedhof stop. Highlights: - Erlen ("Alder") fountain - Historical boundary stones - Furpach pond with park and estate

Beautiful loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The hike always leads through the forest, offering cooling shade in summer. It leads to the legendary "Frauenbrunnen" ("Women's well"), a spring that was probably visited by Celts, Romans and knights! Bizarre, weather-washed rock formations also create a particularly mythical atmosphere. The start is at the car park at the Naturfreundehaus in Kirkel. Stopping off here after the walk is possible. The hike is signposted throughout...

Idyllic loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. A relaxed loop through shady forests and along idyllic stream valleys and ponds. The route is mostly on easy, wide forest paths. The route is signposted with a brown circle and white lettering on a brown background. A long break can be taken at the "UHU-Brunnen" ("UHU fountain"). A hut with outdoor seating and a pond has been set up here by the "Bund für Vogelschutz" ("Association for bird conservation"). The start is at the car...

Beautiful loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve in Saarland. A beautiful hike without many ascents, which leads along fields and forest edges. The start is at the "In den Eichen" car park. It is also possible to take the train to "Limbach (b.Homburg Saar)" station and to then take the bus to the "Limbach Schwimmbad" stop and to start from there. There is also a refreshment stop along the route right by the swimming pool and there are benches to rest on the way. Information boards provide...

Beautiful loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. Start at the car park right next to the gymnastics club. The Pfälzerwaldhaus is located nearby, so a cosy break can be enjoyed after the hike. The Pfälzerwaldhaus is not open every day, so it is best to check the current opening times before setting off. The hike leads into the beautiful forest near Kirkel and to the Wolfsfelsen rock, into which the wind and weather have dug small caves. The hike is marked with a brown circle on a white...

Quiet loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. A relaxed hike through the forests around Kirkel, where the hustle and bustle of everyday life can be forgotten. The route is marked with a brown square. The start is at the car park at the Kirkel education centre. For a hire fee, hammocks can be borrowed from the "Arbeitskammer" for the trees provided to add an extra dose of relaxation to the walk. Highlights: - peaceful nature - idyllic pond - Hammock pitches