Best forest trails in Wadern
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Wadern with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (32)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic premium hiking trail near Wadern in Saarland. This idyllic loop leads around the Noswendeler reservoir without any significant inclines, across meadow orchards and through the "Noswendeler Bruch" nature reserve with its wildly romantic swamp forest and wetlands. The name of this route comes from the native snipe – a water bird whose courtship calls sound like a bleating goat. For this reason, the snipe is also called the sky goat (or sky gääs). Premium hiking trails are hiking...
- 4.6 (12)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. The trail starts at Grimburger Hof and leads up a short but steep climb to Grimburg Castle, a spur castle built around 1190. It then follows a northern loop into and around the valley of the "Wadrill" stream. The route is also suitable for children. Highlights of the hike: - Grimburg Castle - Wadrill valley - Varied forest paths
- 4.0 (3)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrLoop at the Noswendeler Bruch in Saarland. A relaxed hiking tour that starts in the village and leads across fields in the direction of the Noswendeler Bruch. At the edge of the forest it then goes south and to the reservoir, which is located directly on Noswendel. At the Seeklause you can buy small snacks and coffee and cake on Sundays and public holidays. Highlights: - Kneipp facility in the Noswendel reservoir
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried loop trail in the Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park, Saarland. The loop trail Wa4 "Of rocks and castles" inspires with a successful mixture of cultural and natural hiking highlights. The untouched landscapes of the high forest and the idyllic valley of the Prims as well as the Bardenbacher Fels nature reserve are crossed in the course of the hike. There is also a lot to discover at the starting point of the route. Here, in the immediate vicinity of the Dagstuhl castle ruins, is Dagstuhl...
- 3.9 (8)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried Loop in the Saar-Hunsrück An excursion to the Bardenbacher Fels nature reserve is worthwhile: it goes through wild and romantic nature. You walk along the babbling prims and steep rock walls. There are vantage points on a steep slope and even if it is partly high, the climbs are easy to master.
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical hike in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. The start is in the beautiful Wadrilltal nature reserve near Wedern. First, the path leads north to the Preussenkopf mountain. It goes past Buweiler and Oberlöstern, mainly through valleys and across meadows. The loop continues west to Gehweiler and is like a walk across a vast landscape of forest, fields and meadows, leading into the valley of the Wadrill River. The tour now continues south to the well-known burial mounds. These are two...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Wadern?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Wadern is Vom Stausee Noswendel über Teufelskopf und Hochwaldalm. This trail is estimated to be 23.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Wadern?
Wadern: With an ascent of 3,615 ft, Vom Stausee Noswendel über Teufelskopf und Hochwaldalm has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Oberlöstern - Burg Grimburg - Sitzerath with 2,073 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Wadern?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Wadern is Vom Stausee Noswendel über Teufelskopf und Hochwaldalm with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.