Best river trails in Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park
The natural and cultural landscape of the approximately 2000 square kilometer nature park is very diverse with its species-rich meadows, extensive forest areas, river and stream valleys and many moors. Numerous animals and plants are at home here. Whether in the sunny vineyards, the heights of the Hunsrück or the charming cultural landscapes, the nature park invites you to take long walks and hikes.
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- 4.6 (204)·Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. This popular circular hike has many great views of the Saar loops to offer. A bell can be used to summon the ferry that takes you to the other bank of the Saar. Continue up wooden bridges and stairs, past rock formations and through the shady tranquility of the valley to the viewing platform of the treetop trail. Past the ruins of Montclair Castle, the route heads back towards Mettlach. The route leads through quiet...
- 4.7 (147)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPromising premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. A very varied round with great views of the Saar loop and some interesting rock formations. You should bring some fitness and sure-footedness with you, as some paths are narrow. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the large Saar loop near Mettlach - Natural paths - Oracle Rock - Little Cloef - Felstone - Nature reserve Steinbachtal wstl. Saar loop ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (108)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park near Neuhütten, Rhineland-Palatinate The Dollbergschleife is a certified premium hiking trail. The trail is best known for the Celtic ring wall of Otzenhausen. On the loop, hikers experience history up close and follow in the footsteps of the Celts, smelters and charcoal burners. Start is at the parking lot at the charcoal burner's hut. Here and in the vicinity of the Celtic Park there are opportunities to stop for...
- 4.5 (79)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPromising circular hike near Merzig, Saarland. The hike begins in Besseringen and explores the inner peninsula of the Saarschleife Tafel. The path is heavily wooded and offers wonderful vantage points of the Saar and the beauty of the surrounding area. It leads past Montclair Castle, which invites you to linger in the beer garden. The second half of the hike leads along the Saar. Highlights: - St Gangolf Church - Montclair Castle - Saar loop
- 4.7 (42)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic loop near Mettlach, Saarland. The Cloef is one of the most famous viewpoints in the Saarland. The viewing platform, located very close to the Saarschleife treetop walk, has a fantastic view of the Saarschleife near the Mettlach district of Orscholz. Other incredible viewpoints on this route include the Orkelsfels and the Teufelsstein. From the parking lot at Steinach, the route follows the Steinbach stream and leads mostly through beautiful forest. There are places to stop for...
- 4.5 (79)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficially certified premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The tour starts at Forellenhof Traunthal and leads around the village of Börfink in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. The circular route gets its name from the tour highlight, the Ochsenbruch nature reserve in the north-west of the tour. The nature reserve consists of moor areas, arnica meadows and cotton grass. Beautiful views are guaranteed along the entire route. At the end point you...
- 4.5 (59)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking route in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland, Germany This is a scenic hike through the forest in the Saar loop near Mettlach. As the start and finish are right next to the Saar, the marvellous views of the river can be enjoyed right from the start. The beautiful Saar loop can also be travelled by boat. The highlight of the route is the medieval ruins of Montclair Castle, where the Celts built a castle complex as early as 500 BC. Refreshments are available en route and at...
- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park, Saarland. The certified premium walk leads past impressive rock formations and through rustling forests. The name "Weitblick" says it all: Unparalleled views of the Saar loop and the eastern Saarland heights open up. Highlights of the hike: - Orkel rock - Steinbachspitze - Cloef - great views of the Saar loop - rock formations worth seeing - idyllic forests - Treetop Walk Saarschleife (optional)
- 4.3 (64)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. The shortened Druid Trail near Niedaltdorf leads along old border paths and narrow trails through the typical landscapes of the Niedtal valley. The starting point is the Höllberg hiking parking lot. A special attraction of the former dream loop is a reconstructed Celtic village. Highlights of the hike: - Niedschleife nature reserve - Reconstructed Celtic houses - burial mound - near-natural paths
- 4.4 (54)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrShort and promising hiking tour in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. It starts from the car park in Saarburg on In den Urlaub street and then heads north along the Weinstrasse. Great views of the beautiful wine landscape can be seen here. Some wineries are also based here. Highlights of the tour: - Barbecue hut Ayl - Many wineries - Viewpoint Leuker Kreuz
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Information centers are located in the villages of Hermeskeil, Saargau, Weiskirchen, Wildenburg and in the Hunsrückhaus and Cloef Atrium. The nature park information center with its adventure museum is open Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 12:00 and Tuesday to Thursday: 14:00 - 16:00.
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Where is the best river trail to hike in Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail to hike in Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park is Saarschleifen Tafeltour, which has a 4.7 star rating from 211 reviews. This trail is 9.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,715 ft.
What is the longest river trail in Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park is Saar-Hunsrück-Steig. This trail is estimated to be 234.5 mi long.
How many river trails are in Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park?
There are 182 river trails in Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park.These river trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park?
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig has the most elevation gain for river trails with 42,837 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Schengen nach Idar-Oberstein, which has 24,445 ft of elevation gain.
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