Best trails near Andachtsplatz

Quiet loop in the Steinbachtal-Netzbachtal forest reserve, Saarland This beautiful route is also suitable for families with children and leads into the beginning of the jungle ("Urwald"), in which nature is left to itself and returns to its origins. The partly wide, partly narrow forest paths lead in the shade and almost exclusively through the forest. With a little luck, small wild animals can be seen and it is almost surprising that all this is located on the outskirts of the lively city...

This physically demanding route follows the course of the legendary Hartfüßler Trail, diving deep into the industrial history of the Saarland. The path explores the extensive Saarkohlenwald forest north of Saarbrücken, following a diverse mixture of narrow single trails, steep slag heap climbs, and winding forest paths. A central highlight is ascending the prominent mining heaps, such as Halde Lydia, which offer spectacular 360-degree views across the Saarland and into France. In the...

Popular running event or hike near Saarbrücken, Saarland. This route is used for an official running event, but can also be run on your own. The route offers both beautiful nature and Saarland's mining history. Highlights of the hike: - Steinbach and Netzbach valley forest reserve - Viktoria spoil tip nature reserve - "Literary ascent" (14 stone steps with literary quotations) - Fischbachtal sinking pond