Best walking trails in Völklingen

This relaxed loop surrounded by nature, leads through the cross-border forest area of Warndt in the south-west of Saarland. The trail opens up the idyllic area around the Warndtweiher pond near Ludweiler and runs along a combination of flat riverside paths and well-maintained forest trails. A central highlight is the still water of the pond, which reflects the dense mixed forests, as well as the adjacent restaurants, which make the pond one of the most popular destinations in the region.

Family-friendly loop trail near Voelklingen, Saarland. With a distance of three and a half kilometers and a small difference in altitude, this route is ideal for a walk with the whole family. From Geislautern you walk around the picturesque Rehbruchweiher. Highlights of the hike: - Rehbruchweiher recreation area - idyllic forest trails - Geislautern - Lauterbach

The Völklinger Hütte is the world’s only fully preserved ironworks from the heyday of industrialization and, at the same time, the first industrial monument from this era to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is an engaging place where the past, present, and future intersect in many different ways. Opening hours and admission prices are available on the official website of the Völklinger Hütte World Cultural Heritage Site.