Best river trails in Kirkel
3.9(6 reviews)
Explore the most popular river 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
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic 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...
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrQuiet 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
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hike near Kirkel, Saarland. This route starts at Limbach station. The path leads through fields to the Taubental nature reserve. Later you pass the "Bedeener Biotop" protected area, where there is a lookout tower. Highlights of the hike: - Completed biotope - Taubental nature reserve - Kirkel ------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- Hard·41.2 mi·Est. 18.5–20 hrBeautiful long-distance hiking trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. This hiking trail is maintained by the Palatinate Forest Association. The marking is a green and white bar. The trail starts at Kirkel Castle. Kirkel train station is very close by, making it easy to travel by train. Stages of the hike can also be shortened by train if required. There are small refreshment stops in the villages. Highlights: - Kirkel Castle - Kirkel local history and castle museum - Rammelsbach Quarry Museum
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Kirkel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Kirkel is Saar-Westrich-Trail. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Kirkel?
Kirkel: With an ascent of 5,931 ft, Saar-Westrich-Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Würzbach Runde with 1,263 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Kirkel?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Kirkel is Saar-Westrich-Trail with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.