Best backpacking trails in Losheim am See

his route follows stage 5 of the certified Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium trail, connecting Losheim am See with Weiskirchen on a challenging and athletic section. The hike begins with an ascent from the reservoir to Scheiden, the highest village in the Saarland, where the Sinnenbänke viewpoint opens up spectacular panoramic vistas across the region. After a descent into the wild Lannenbach Valley, the trail leads over rock formations and past a Kneipp facility with a fishing pond. Crossing...

This route follows stage 4 of the certified Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium trail, connecting Britten with Losheim am See on a scenically diverse section. The hike begins in Britten and initially climbs past seemingly endless mountain meadows that reward hikers with sweeping views at the ridge. After a descent into the idyllic Pansbach Valley, narrow paths lead along the stream to the Girtenmühle and the village of Bergen. Hiking through the romantic Rotenbach Valley, the trail crosses a ridge...

Certified premium hiking trail Diverse landscape impressions make this premium hiking trail a real highlight. The dream loop Oppig-Grät-Weg leads through orchard meadows, convinces with great panoramic views and almost boundless silence. On narrow trails you explore the area and pass the Donatas Chapel. You can get there by bus and train and there are refreshment stops.