From France through the eastern Saarland and the North Palatinate to the Naheland, the cycle route runs along the Blies and Glan, two of the most important tributaries of the Saar and Nahe rivers. With no long climbs, just a few short ascents on designated paths, this cycle route is straightforward and safe for everyone.
Die familienfreundliche, völlig ebene Tour führt entlang des Saarufers von Sarreguemines in Frankreich bis nach Konz, wo Saar und Mosel aufeinandertreffen.
This tour features nature and historic towns at their best. Apart from the UNESCO biosphere reserve Bliesgau, you’ll discover the historic town of Blieskastel. Via Neunkirchen, you’ll then get to the Bostalsee lake, the largest recreational lake in south-west Germany.
This tour starts in Saarlouis which was the favourite town of ‘sun king‘ Louis XIV. It leads to St. Wendel, via the Saar valley and old miners‘ village Hüttigweiler. Watch out for the last leg featuring the most beautiful scenery of the whole tour.
Saargau and Warndtwald forest are only two of the magnificent landscapes you’ll discover on this tour. There’s a reason why this cycling route is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Saarland!
You‘ll set off from Völklingen iron works and its imposing buildings and chimneys, and cycle to Köllerbach via Püttlingen. There’ll be a notable ascent from Heusweiler onwards. Once you’ve reached the highest point you can relax and roll down and back into the Saar valley.