Best historic site trails in Mandelbachtal

Popular loop in the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve, Saarland. The mountain and gorge path "Around Dalem" leads around Heckendalheim and gives a beautiful insight into the varied landscape of the UNESCO Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve. The route runs along the old border between the Saarbrücken and Blieskastler principalities - historical border stones still bear witness to this time. Mostly, the trail leads over a mixture of field, forest, and meadow paths; often, the course only consists of narrow...

Panoramic loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A beautiful loop in typical Bliesgau countryside. The start is at the bus stop "Bliesmengen-Bolchen Gräfinthal", right next to the monastery church and the "Gräfinthaler Hof". The route is signposted with a yellow picture of the Heidenkopf tower on a white background. It leads through the typical Bliesgau landscape, along the Brudermannsfeld with its information board and of course to the highlight of the tour, the Heidenkopf Tower. From the...

Panoramic loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A great hike with beautiful views as far as the Vosges mountains (Heidenkopf tower). For anyone interested in plants, there is a garden with regional plant species in the cultural landscape centre. Information boards tell all about the special features of this region. The start is at the car park by the monastery church. The "Gräfenthaler Hof" restaurant is also located here. The bus stop "Bliesmengen Bolchen Gräfinthal" is also located...

Popular premium hiking trail in the nature reserve Südlicher Bliesgau/Auf der Lohe, Saarland. A great loop through the cultural landscape of the Bliesgau, also known as "Der Bliesgauer". It goes through forests and villages, across open fields and orchards. Especially in spring and autumn, when nature is at its most colourful, this is a very special hike. There is a café in Herbitzheim for a short break. The start is at the car park at the community centre. There is also a bus stop...

Beautiful walk in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. There is a car park and the bus stop "Bliesmengen-Bolchen Gräfinthal" at the starting point at the monastery church, so that arriving by car or bus is both possible. It is nice to stop for a bite to eat in the local restaurant after the walk or to use the footpath for a digestive walk. The route leads across fields and along the edges of the forest and, as it often follows paved paths or roads, extra hiking boots are not absolutely...

Wonderful loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. This tour, also known as the "Three Forests Tour", starts at the car park next to the weekly market in the town centre. It goes through rustling forests (Bettelwald, Kirchenwald and Koppelwald forest) and beautiful views of the landscape can be enjoyed along the way. The first half of the hike is often slightly uphill. It is possible to stop off at the Niederländer inn. Highlights: - Kastelberg mountain - Mühlenberg mountain - Strudelpeter...

Popular cycle tour in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The transnational, around 20 km long bridge tour starts at the Customs Museum in Habkirchen. From there you follow the border river Blies to Bliesbruck in France. You return to the starting point via a railway cycle path and traffic-calmed streets. This bike tour in the Bliesgau, classified as easy, is also suitable for children. Highlights of the tour: - Customs Museum in Habkirchen - Trail along the Blies - Railway route...

Varied round tour in the nature reserve Südlicher Bliesgau/Auf der Lohe in Saarland. A route through the valleys and villages of south-eastern Saarland. It follows and crosses the River Blies and runs along the French border. Highlights of the tour: - French border - blew - Le Silene - Graefinthal

Great loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. This beautiful and varied loop leads through the hilly Bliesgau landscape and several NATURA 2000 areas. The start is in the centre of Ormesheim. There is a restaurant to stop off after the tour. Home-brewed beer, hot and cold drinks, cakes and savoury snacks can be enjoyed at the cultural landscape centre's kiosk during a well-earned break. The kiosk is open at weekends. There is also a restaurant at the Gräfinthal monastery church for an...