Etzling walks

Starting from Etzling, this very picturesque walk crosses meadows and woodland before finally taking a path – known as the ‘Ancienne Voie Romaine’ – lined with hedgerows. According to some historians, this is in fact a road built under Louis XIV at the time of the conquest of the territory stretching as far as the Rhine.

An easy hike through the forests of Alsting, Saarbrücken and Spicheren. The route passes through historic sites where major battles of the 1870 war took place. It also passes military cemeteries from the 1939–1945 and 1870 wars.

A Franco-German trail that will take you on a journey of discovery through the remains of the Second World War, back to ancient times as you cross a Celtic oppidum, and to a battlefield from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.

A tarmac path leads to the former Simon Quarry, whose sand was used to fill in tunnels at the bottom of the coal mine. At the bottom of the quarry, a lake has formed; the water level is gradually rising, allowing the natural environment to reclaim the area.

A lovely walk through the Forest of Cappel, enjoyable all year round with the chance to spot local wildlife.

A walk that alternates between forest trails and footpaths, with a few points of interest along the way. The GPX track may prove useful.

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.

A beautiful walk to discover the Woelfling wind farm.

From the American military cemetery to the Edelweiss Rock: a blend of history and industrial tourism.

A chance to unwind whilst exploring the local heritage. Why not take a stroll through a lovely green setting, with panoramic views and poignant reminders of the last war? An easy route awaits you for a round trip through the countryside, passing pastures, meadows, crops and orchards, and skirting the edge of a wood where you can discover a very distinctive area of military architecture: the Aquatic Maginot Line.

A route in Saint-Avold suitable for a short semi-urban walk or a light jog.

Circular route on varied terrain (forest, country lanes, canal bank) offering the chance to discover: - a forest ranger’s house built of pink sandstone, with its arboretum and observation point, - bunkers dating from the Second World War with views across the whole of the Albe valley, - a 10th-century chapel and a military cemetery, - a bridge over the coal-mining canal, built before 1867. The return leg of the circular route follows the canal.

A pleasant circular walk through the village, taking in a forest track, passing close to fields and gardens, and offering a lovely panoramic view of the village’s surroundings. Along the route, you can make use of the benches provided, admire the Protestant church, the Catholic church and the village town hall, then enjoy the view of the stream with its ducks, swans and other animals. This walk is accessible via Oermingen station.

A short, easy walk surrounded by nature. Ideal for visitors to our region and for anyone who simply fancies a stroll. Pets are welcome; you can let them run free on the grassy areas in the open fields. The walk is accessible via Oermingen railway station.

Take a close look at the route map and you’ll better understand the name of this route. Fortunately, it features another notable point of interest: the remarkable Étang d’Albestroff, a protected area teeming with wildlife. Most of the route runs through woodland along very wide paths. On hot days, this walk is ideal – for families, for example.

Just how big is your ecological footprint, actually? And what can you personally do to conserve resources and protect the environment? The new adventure trail ‘Around Your Footprint’ provides answers to these questions. Right at the start of the walk, hikers can calculate their own ecological footprint at www.fussabdruck.de. The result shows whether our lifestyle consumes more resources than the Earth can provide in the long term. On a varied walk through the charming landscape of the Ill Valley, ten interactive stations offer plenty of fascinating information, practical everyday tips and creative hands-on activities. Using a QR code, you can access entertaining audio clips featuring ‘Biber Berti’, the trail’s mascot. Using concrete examples, he offers advice on waste prevention, shopping, choosing your mode of transport and energy consumption.

The main highlight of this route is Montdidier. Perched on a promontory, the village offers remarkable views across the entire area. The orientation table and various facilities allow you to make the most of the site. Half of the route runs along the edge of the forest, which is very pleasant on hot days. The route is signposted by the French Hiking Federation (horizontal yellow line).