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Route in the Warndt Forest in Saarland near Warndtweier
Visorando Member
8.02 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Völklingen (Regionalverband Saarbrücken)
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.
Tour of the Simon Quarry
2.82 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Meurthe-et-Moselle
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.
Circular historical loop on the heights of Spicheren - Path of Remembrance
7.41 mi
+801 ft
-823 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Spicheren (Moselle)
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.
Towards the Ermerich Forest and back via the Roman road
3.68 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Etzling (Moselle)
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.
Houve Forest in Falck
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.02 mi
+299 ft
-308 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Falck (Moselle)
A magnificent hike in the La Houve forest, accessible to the whole family. Passing through Merten, La Ferme aux Cloches, the Miners' Trail, the Oak of the Cats, the fountain, the statue of Saint Christopher, Falck, the water tower and arrival at the car park.
A short tour of Saint-Avold
4.14 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Avold (Moselle)
A route in Saint-Avold suitable for a short semi-urban walk or a light jog.
Alsting to Spicheren circular loop
7.99 mi
+594 ft
-581 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Alsting (Moselle)
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.
Source des Lièvres
3.25 mi
+302 ft
-285 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (Moselle)
This hike, suitable for families and all seasons, will allow you to enjoy the colours of autumn, the silence of winter, the spring flora and the shade of summer.
Tour of Bambiderstroff via the hills
10.55 mi
+735 ft
-728 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bambiderstroff (Moselle)
A pleasant circular route around the village of Bambiderstroff, through woods, meadows and farmland, passing close to various Maginot Line fortifications, including the small Bambesch fort.Passing over ridges, this route also offers some stunning panoramic views.
The Maxstadt circular route, the country fortifications and the Barst Salient
6.78 mi
+266 ft
-269 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Maxstadt (Moselle)
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.
In the footsteps of Marie Dubois
6.22 mi
+591 ft
-610 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Varize (Moselle) (Moselle)
On1 May 1988, the “Marie Dubois” walk was inaugurated. This walk “for freedom and tolerance” aims to revive the route taken by Protestants from the Metz region between 1685 and 1789 to attend services in Ludweiler (Saarland). We cover only a short section of these paths through the forests of Landonvillers and Courcelles-Chaussy.
Circular route along the Grands Chênes and Knopp forest roads and the canal path
7.96 mi
+348 ft
-331 ft
1 hr
Moderate
Departure from Sarralbe (Moselle)
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.
Around La Mutche and La Claire Forêt
5.48 mi
+66 ft
-72 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Morhange (Moselle)
This route has two distinct sections. After following part of the path that circles the Étang de la Mutche, you will then reach the Claire Forêt. There you will discover a second, very interesting pond. This route alternates between open stretches and woodland. The paths are very well maintained and pleasant to walk on. The German military cemetery is a truly remarkable point of interest. Steeped in history, the site is impressive for its setting and grandeur.
Route de la côte de Suisse
8.51 mi
+203 ft
-207 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Suisse (Moselle) (Moselle)
Circular walk around the small village of Suisse near Morhange. A walk comprising 50 per cent on footpaths and 50 per cent on quiet country lanes.
The Saar Loop (Germany)
9.47 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,417 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mettlach (Landkreis Merzig-Wadern)
A hike that will take you to one of the most beautiful places in the Saarland: the Saar Loop.
Dream loop tour – Wehinger Viezpfad
8.78 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,385 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mettlach (Landkreis Merzig-Wadern)
The heights of the Saargau above Wehingen can be reached via the slopes of the Kewelsberg through a sea of green limestone. After the descent, there are numerous old orchards, unspoilt stream valleys with clear, bubbling streams and sunken paths in extensive wooded areas.
Walk around the Saar Loop
8.35 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,552 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mettlach (Landkreis Merzig-Wadern)
A walk around the Saar Loop near Mettlach, one of the Saarland’s most famous attractions. The route takes you from the “WELLES” ferry across the Mettlach lock up to the treetop walk and back in a loop to your starting point.
Circular Sarre from Orscholz
10.31 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,588 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mettlach (Landkreis Merzig-Wadern)
Circular Sarre: it goes up and down. A short boat trip across the Sarre during the hike for a few euros. A magnificent spot, you can grab a drink at a bar by the water and then set off again. Really very nice.
The Saar River bend from Orscholz
4.38 mi
+876 ft
-889 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Mettlach (Landkreis Merzig-Wadern)
This beautiful hike takes you on a journey of discovery along a magnificent bend in the Saar River, starting from the Cloef Atrium car park in Orsholz (part of the municipality of Mettlach). The route gradually descends to the viewpoint and then to the riverbank before climbing back up to the starting point, all within a splendid forest setting.