Best trails near Burgruine Merburg

A tour steeped in history in the Palatinate, Saarland. This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The hike offers plenty of variety; it leads through forests, past picturesque ponds and up hills from which the views can be enjoyed. Many cultural and historical monuments are passed along the way. The route starts at the Vauban fortress of Homburg and leads through the magnificent gardens of Karlsberg Castle, built by Duke Charles II August of Palatinate-Zweibrücken. The castle caves...

Beautiful loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. A wonderful loop past the idyllic fish pond and historic Celtic burial mounds. There is a fisherman's hut at the pond to stop off at for refreshments. The hut is open depending on the weather, so it is advisable to check the current opening times in advance. The start is at the car park on the L 462. Highlights: - Celtic burial mounds - Idyllic fishing pond and fishing hut

Versatile circular hiking trail around Kirrberg, Saarland. The great Kirrberger circular hiking trail is located in the easternmost part of Saarland and has a lot to offer. Kirrberg is nationally known because the northern route of the Palatinate Way of St. James runs through Kirrberg here. This route begins east of Homburg on the edge of dense forest to Merburg, a hilltop castle from the 11th century that is well worth a visit. It continues uphill via Zimmermannsberg and Tobisberg to...