Best kid-friendly trails in Kirkel
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Explore the most popular kid-friendly trails near Kirkel 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
- 4.7 (51)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·1.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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
- 4.5 (3)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful 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...
- 3.1 (2)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical theme trail in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. This hike leads through the learning and experience location in Kirkel Forest. Numerous military positions were built here during the German war of aggression against France. An accompanying app provides access to historical information about the installations. The route is marked throughout. The tour starts at the Turnerheim car park. Right next to it is the Pfälzerwaldhaus, which is open at weekends and on...
- Easy·0.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrInteresting nature trail in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. This short nature trail is part of the Kirkeler Tafeltour, but is also worthwhile on its own. There are various stones from the region. At the starting point of the trail there is an information board with a large map of the Saar region and the different places where the stones were found. Highlights: - Information board - beautiful nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Kirkel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Kirkel is Westwall Weg. This trail is estimated to be 4.0 mi long.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Kirkel?
Kirkel: With an ascent of 495 ft, Kirkeler Felsenpfad has the most elevation gain of all of the kid-friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for kid-friendly trails is Westwall Weg with 482 ft of elevation gain.