Route in the Warndt Forest in Saarland near Warndtweier

Very well-signposted paths in the Warndt Forest (Saarland), a few kilometres from Creutzwald. You’ll follow the Hugenaux Trail, which crosses this German section.

The paths are made of schist with patches of sand, then there is a forest road and some stonier paths (small gravel). You will also use a section of the Nordicpark.

The paths are always at right angles to one another, so it is difficult to get lost.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.02 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 279 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 279 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 932 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 728 ft

Description of the walk

Park at the Warndtweiher car park (Warndt Pond), where there is a restaurant serving excellent food with a lovely sheltered terrace overlooking the pond.

(S/E) The path follows the Route des Hugenaux along the pond (marked by a blue coat of arms) and leads to a junction.

(1) Take the forest track on the left; further on, cross the main road (watch out for cars and motorbikes when crossing), then continue into the forest again until you reach a bench where you can rest for a moment.

(2) Head down the path on your left towards the sign for "Warndtweiher".

(3) At the junction, head up towards the “Nordic Walking Park”, ignoring the paths on either side.

(4) At the junction, turn left and continue along the path to the next junction, where you can rest and have a snack on a bench near a small forest track that leads south-west to the Wandtweiher (starting point) and north-east to the village of Differten.

(5) You’ll come across a forest track; the bench there is a good spot to rest. If you take this track to the left, you’ll reach the Warndtweiher car park; if you go right, you’ll reach the village of Differten. Continue straight on towards the north-west until you reach the main road – in other words, go straight on at the junction with this forest track.

(6) Cross over (always watch out for cars!) and follow the road to the right for about 200m. Then head back into the forest by following path no. 2 to the left (white signs on the trees). Pass a path on the right and continue straight on at the next junction to reach a star-shaped crossroads.

(7) Turn left, pass a first path on the left then another on the right immediately after, and reach another crossroads.

(8) Turn left, then continue straight on along the pond to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 771 ft - Warndtweier car park
  2. 1 : mi 1.15 - alt. 843 ft - Take the forest road to the left
  3. 2 : mi 2.68 - alt. 869 ft - Turn left onto the path
  4. 3 : mi 3.57 - alt. 738 ft
  5. 4 : mi 3.98 - alt. 787 ft - Crossroads, turn left
  6. 5 : mi 4.92 - alt. 879 ft - Forest track, straight ahead
  7. 6 : mi 5.73 - alt. 906 ft - Turn right onto the A-road
  8. 7 : mi 6.62 - alt. 886 ft - Turn left at the roundabout
  9. 8 : mi 7.26 - alt. 787 ft - To the left
  10. S/E : mi 8.02 - alt. 768 ft - Warndtweier car park

Notes

No water points or shelters. Restaurant at the car park at the start (very good value for money) – accepts credit cards from just €40. For beer lovers, try a good German Weitzebier... it’ll be well deserved!

Fairly sheltered from the sun with a lovely cool forest atmosphere. Very well signposted, giving a strong sense of respect for nature and safety. The forests and paths are perfectly maintained.

Lots of walkers and mountain bikers, both German and French. People will be happy to give you directions.

Worth a visit

A wide variety of tree species, with plenty of pines and firs. Interesting flora and fauna; you may spot roe deer, wild boar, herons and moorhens on the pond, as well as frogs and toads and beautiful carp breaking the surface amongst the water lilies.

You can extend your walk or turn back without any trouble, as this forest is huge!

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
BR57uno241163
BR57uno241163

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

bonjour sur le parcours il faut parler et relater la proximité de l'ancien dépôt de munitions et pas suivre le nordiweg sur tout le parcours sinon top

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mimihm12345
mimihm12345

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A pleasant walk with no difficulties, but unfortunately we never leave the forest, so there are no views.
All the same, it's a lovely walk in the countryside, with a little restaurant at the end where you can recoup all the calories you've burnt beforehand.
where you can recover all the calories you've burnt.

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mimihm12345
mimihm12345

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Easy route.
The only drawback is that we're still in the forest, so there are no viewpoints from which to admire the surrounding landscape.
Apart from this detail, the walk is enjoyable and accessible to all hikers, even beginners.

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dangerard
dangerard
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t is essential to have a map or a GPS with you. At point 5, you have to cross a tarmac forest road. This road could be interpreted as point 6.

Hello Alain and thank you for your comment.
It's true that the forest road isn't listed on the map and there could be confusion with the other departmental road mentioned at point 6. My comment at point 5 has therefore been amended accordingly.
A GPS would obviously be a plus, but a printout of the map and a compass should suffice as directions are given. Another comment is that all the paths are more or less parallel, so you can rarely get lost given the topography and the presence of other people (regulars and locals) who will always be able to point you in the right direction.
All the best.
Daniel

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dangerard
dangerard

Hello Alain,

Point 5 clearly states that this is the road that joins the starting point (Warndtweiher) and the village of Differten.
Best regards
Daniel

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alainLABRE
alainLABRE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

At point 5, you have to cross a tarmac forest road. This road could be interpreted as point 6.

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