Saar-Hunsrück-Steig

From the wine town of Perl to Hellendorf, with wide views over the tri-border area Germany-Luxembourg-France and past the archaeological park Roman Villa Borg, runs the first stage of the award-winning long-distance hiking trail.

The first stage of the award-winning long-distance hiking trail runs from the wine-growing town of Perl to Hellendorf, offering sweeping views of the Germany-Luxembourg-France tri-border region and passing by the Roman Villa Borg Archaeological Park. A stage with a highlight right from the start: The Hammelsberg Nature Reserve offers sweeping views into the Moselle Valley. Another highlight of the stage is the Roman Villa Borg. Here, a villa rustica has been faithfully restored and reconstructed. The trail winds through vineyards and along dirt paths up to the heights of the Saargau region and on to the small village of Hellendorf.

Ascent

374 m

Descent

233 m

Highlights of this stage are the Cloef viewpoint and the treetop path with views of the Saarschleife as well as the ceramics town of Mettlach.

Ascent

241 m

Descent

460 m

Varied stage route from Mettlach to Britten via the Saarhölzbach valley with magnificent views of the Saar valley and Mettlach.

A varied multi-stage hike from Mettlach to Britten through the Saarhölzbachtal valley, offering magnificent views of the Saar Valley and Mettlach. The third stage of the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig leads from Mettlach to Britten. The hike has plenty to offer, both in terms of scenery and history. Ziegelberg Castle and the historic boundary stones from the time when the Saarland was not part of Germany are points of historical interest along the route. But above all, on this nearly 12-kilometer-long section of the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, you’ll enjoy the panoramic views of the Saar Valley.

Ascent

351 m

Descent

80 m

From Britten over Bergen to the reservoir in Losheim

From Britten via Bergen to the reservoir in Losheim From Britten, the route passes the Gitenmühle campsite. It continues through quarries and beautiful valleys to the reservoir in Losheim. There are several opportunities there to relax and refresh yourself.

Ascent

223 m

Descent

313 m

From the Losheim reservoir over Waldhölzbach to the spa town of Weiskirchen.

From the Losheim Reservoir through Waldhölzbach to the climatic health resort of Weiskirchen. The highlights of this stage are the fantastic views from the highest village in the Saarland over the tranquil stream valleys and diverse rock formations all the way to Weiskirchen. The stage ends at the natural swimming area—always a great place to cool off after this up-and-down stage.

Ascent

450 m

Descent

355 m

Today's stage takes us away from civilization, mostly on lonely paths through a very varied and atmospheric forest landscape with numerous streams.

Today’s stage takes us away from civilization, mostly along secluded trails through a very diverse and atmospheric forest landscape dotted with numerous streams. From Weiskirchen, the route goes through the Wahnbach Valley to the Hochwald Alm. From there, follow a stream downstream to the Grimburger Hof.

Ascent

446 m

Descent

484 m

After a shorter stage, this route returns to Saarland via Hermeskeil to the Nonnweiler Dam and the Celtic Park in Otzenhausen! From Reinsfeld past Hermeskeil to Nonnweiler

Ascent

351 m

Descent

419 m

The stage begins in Nonnweiler at the reservoir and very soon reaches one of the tour’s highlights: the Celtic ring wall in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, offering a view of the reservoir below. The route continues through a beautiful section of forest, over the summit of the Dollberg, and on to Börfink/Einschieder Hof!

Ascent

361 m

Descent

221 m