Best partially-paved trails in Saarbrücken

This is the official tour of the Saarland Tourist Board. It leads you to the important historical sites of Saarbrücken city center. On the way there are many buildings by the Baroque master builder Friedich Joachim Stengel, who decisively shaped the townscape in the 18th century. Highlights: - St. Johann market - Ludwigskirche Saarbrücken - Castle Square with Saarbrücken Castle - Castle Church - Saarbrücken City Gallery - The old bridge

This varied route combines the urban life of the Saarland capital with the natural tranquillity of the banks of the Saar. The trail leads from the popular riverside promenade of Saarbrücken's Staden upstream into the wide meadows of St. Arnual. The route runs along a combination of asphalted promenade paths and near-natural paths that lead through the wide floodplain landscape. A central highlight is the contrast between the lively hustle and bustle of the Staden and the tranquillity of the...

Popular loop trail in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The Bliesgau oil loop trail can be started at the Kappelberg hiking car park, for example. The hike, which otherwise is a beautiful route, leads along a country road for about 300 m. The route is not marked, so GPS navigation is advisable. Highlights of the hike: - Oil mill at Hartungshof - Birzberg nature reserve - idyllic Bliestal

This hike meanders through the dense forests around the Schwarzenberg on the west side of Saarbrücken.

Popular loop trail in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. With more than 15 km, this loop near Saarbruecken is made for a sporty run or a slightly longer hike. The route runs through several nature and landscape protection areas. Highlights of the hike: - Schorrenwald - Buebingen - Ranzbacher Berg - Ueberwald

Varied cycle tour in Saarland and France (DE/FRA). This route, which starts at Saarbrücken main station, explores south-eastern Saarland and even crosses the French border. The route can also be ridden in several daily stages. There are refreshment stops in Saarbrücken. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Saarbrücken Castle - Saar Historical Museum - Clock museum - Taubental nature reserve - St. Ingbert

This route begins at the indoor swimming pool in Fechingen and leads in a loop through the nature reserve Birzenberg.

Long cycle tour in the Saarland. The route is ideal for trekking bikes and alternates between asphalt cycle paths and firm gravel forest paths. An absolute highlight is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Völklingen Ironworks, whose imposing ironworks stands in stark contrast to the natural beauty of the Saar Loop near Mettlach. Cyclists are often close to the French and Luxembourg borders, allowing them to experience the region's unique three-country culture. While the sections along the...