The 410-kilometer Saar-Hunsrück Climb is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany. Great views, rocky paths and ancient Celtic fortifications await you along the way. In addition, you have 111 opportunities to extend it.
Through the treetops moss-covered beech, oak and Douglas fir trees, the path leads along idyllic grassy paths and narrow forest trails, and the blue-green signposts installed every few hundred meters make it almost impossible to get lost - welcome to the Saar-Hunsrück Climb long-distance hiking trail. It's not for nothing that this premium hiking trail has already been named "Germany's most beautiful long-distance hiking trail" twice. It is especially beautiful here in autumn, when the leaves of the trees turn yellow and orange.
The way leads zum einen über die Höhen des Hunsrück, zum anderen nicht nur, wie der Name vermuten lässt, an der Saar, sondern auf seinen 27 Etappen entlang zahlreicher Flüsse des Saarlandes. Er beginnt in Perl an der Mosel, überquert zweimal die Saar, trifft bei Nonnweiler auf die Prims, kommt bei Idar-Oberstein der Nahe ganz nahe, winkt dem Simmerbach von Weitem, läuft einmal quer über den Hunsrück Richtung Mosel, macht wieder einen Schlenker zum Simmerbach, um dann in wilden Kurven ins Ziel nach Boppard am Rhein zu schlingern. Eines der Highlights des Weges ist der 180 Meter über der Saar gelegene Aussichtspunkt „Cloef“. Der Blick auf den Fluss, der tief unten im Tal eine Schleife um bewaldete Bergrücken zieht, gehört zu den beliebtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten des Saarlands.
By train comfortably and without traffic jams to Perl: Plan arrival.
A total of 111 dream loops are located around the Saar-Hunsrück Climb, 45 of them in Saarland. The circular trails, all of which have been designated as premium hiking trails, are between 5 and 20 kilometers long. One of the most beautiful is the Felsenweg, a large part of which runs along the Saar-Hunsrück Climb.
Start is near of sheaths. Already on the first few meters, walls of young deciduous and coniferous trees line the soft forest path. After a short climb, the forest thins out to reveal the Lannenbach, which meanders between the trees here. Small wooden bridges lead over the slowly flowing water. As the tour progresses, it becomes clear where the trail got its name: An impressive light gray rock lies in the middle of the forest, the Bärenfels. The hiking trail leads up this rock over mossy, natural steps. It is one of three mighty rocks that have to be overcome on the rock path.
By train and bus comfortably to Scheiden: Plan arrival.
A very special place to stay bietet sich euch auf dem Dollberg im Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. Je höher ihr den steilen Waldweg hinaufsteigt, desto mehr Steine werdet ihr am Wegrand finden. Zuerst klein wie Ziegelsteine, bald größer als ein Mensch. Zuerst zieren sie nur den Rand des Weges, dann liegen sie mittendrin, als hilfreiche Treppenstufen – die Ausläufer eines keltischen Ringwalls. Hier standen einst die mächtigsten keltischen Festungsmauern Europas. Vom Hunnenwall, wie er im Volksmund genannt wird, sind heute allerdings nur noch Mauerreste übrig. Die können sich aber sehen lassen: Der mächtige Geröllberg zieht eine zweieinhalb Kilometer lange Schneise durch den bewaldeten Bergkamm.
Here you can also find the trekking camp Celtic Camp. The campsite, built on a slope, is located on a large wooden platform. Two tents have space here. The trekking camp Keltenlager is by far not the only trekking site along the Saar-Hunsrück Climb. The camps are located in the middle of the forest, quite hidden, and are the ideal places to stay for hikers who want to experience even more wild nature. They can be booked online for ten euros per night. The GPS data and a map of the "last mile" will be sent with the booking confirmation, which will guide you to the campgrounds.
Cover photo: Dreamlike view over the Saarschleife on the Saar-Hunsrück Climb © Gregor Lengler
A third of our smallest federal state is covered in fragrant forests, so it's clear that hikers and other nature lovers rejoice here. Certainly also at the sight of the Saar Loop, with which the river makes an elegant U-turn at Mettlach and is a bestseller on Instagram. The fact that savoir vivre plays a leading role alongside lots of sun and culture has also been noticed by Michelin testers - their starry skies sparkle over seven restaurants here. Our tips for your Vacation in Saarland.
