Best kid-friendly trails in Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Family-friendly loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. This hike explores the forest and rock formations in the Taubental nature reserve and also leads to the highlights of the "Kirkeler Tafeltour". It is possible to travel by train to Kirkel station. There are refreshment stops in the village. Highlights of the hike: - Kirkeler "Wasserfelsen" ("water rock") - Frauenbrunnen fountain - Geological nature trail - "Unglücksfelsen"("Misfortune rock") - "Sonnendach" ("Sun Roof") - Red...

Family-friendly loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. Start is at the Naturfreundehaus car park. It is nice to stop off here after the tour. The hike is never boring - it leads to mystical springs, a marble run and the water rock, where dripping water flows down without stopping and forms metre-long icicles in winter. Highlights: - Marble run - Women's fountain - Water rock

Idyllic, varied loop near St. Ingbert, Saarland. The first of the seven ponds in the Gustav-Clauss-Anlage is already waiting in the town park in Sankt Ingbert. The route continues along the "Rohrbach cycle path". The route passes the St. Ingbert waterworks, where the wonderful view of the picturesque Rohrbach valley can be enjoyed. The Wombacher Weiher pond has a water fountain, water treading basin, benches and a fishing hut. A little further on is the Glashütter Weiher. The route continues...

Varied loop in the Briesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The loop leads through the forest and is suitable for both hiking and cycling, even in hot weather. Wooden figures by Res Hoffmann and chainsaw carver Andreas Müller from Neuweiler depicting the legend of Gret and Matz have been erected in the Gehnbach. Also very beautiful is the cowpat fountain, which has a bench on which the former border between Bavaria and Prussia is depicted. At the end of the path, is a great spot to linger for...

Family-friendly loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. This hike is a real insider tip - it can certainly compete with premium hiking trails, but is less frequented. It leads through the mottled sandstone area in Kirkel Forest - enchanting-looking rocks can be discovered under the shade of the treetops. Even though butterflies can be spotted here in the summer months, the name comes from the curved shape of the route, which is reminiscent of the wings of a butterfly. Optionally,...

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...

Family-friendly circular route in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. A great circular walk for an excursion with the family. It leads through relaxing nature, to the idyllic pond with its many water birds, which raise their chicks here in the summer months, and there are opportunities to stop for refreshments at the end of the hike. There are several cafés, bistros and restaurants dotted around the starting point. The "Würzbach (Saar)" railway station can be reached easily by...

Beautiful loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The hike takes its name from the "Wolfsfelsen" ("Wolf's Rock") in the Lautzkirch forest. There is a lot to discover along the way - hammocks can be borrowed from Saarpfalz-Touristik for the hammock sites, there is a Kneipp pool to cool off in and an educational trail. There are opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way. The start is at the clinic car park. The bus stop "Lautzkirchen Am Eichberg" is also nearby for those...

Beautiful loop in the Bliesgau, Saarland. A beautiful and peaceful hike that connects Altheim, Böckweiler and Pinningen. Historic farmhouses and wonderful views can be discovered along the way. The route used to be 2 kilometres longer, but the new path is well signposted and can be walked in both directions. The hike leads along natural paths as well as fine gravel and tarmac sections. A little caution is advised on the steps in the forest - they can be slippery due to falling...

Interesting loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. The hike is marked with a picture of "Paul", who leads through the route and reflects on the ecological consequences of our everyday lives today. This involves the concept of the "ecological rucksack" and anyone interested can find out what impact different lifestyles have on the environment. There is also a geocache to find. The start is near the bus stop "Lautzkirchen Bliestal-Kliniken". There is a snack bar a little further south in the...