***Formerly Kirkeler Tafeltour***
An exciting route of about 8.7 km starting from the Naturfreundehaus in Kirkel through beautiful mixed forest on path-like trails. Numerous bizarre colorful sandstone benches, rock ledges, and caves are passed along the way. Not far from the forest classroom, the mysterious Frauenbrunnen, which was probably already used as a cult site by the Celts, invites you to rest.
At the edge of the village of Kirkel, the Kirkel castle ruin towers impressively on a conical colorful sandstone rock. The colorful sandstone rocks are unique for climbing in Saarland. Due to their location in a core zone of the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve, only one rock group is accessible, the so-called "Unglücksfelsen" (Unlucky Rocks).
Autorentipp
In winter, the Burgpanorama Weg is particularly impressive. The winter silence, the dreamlike backdrop of numerous bizarre colorful sandstone benches, rock ledges, and caves you pass along the way are often covered with icicles during this season. Read on the installed boards what makes the region around Kirkel and the core zone so special and feel free to rest on benches or also in the local gastronomy.
You can also download the free Lauschtouren-App on your smartphone and "listen" to the special features of Kirkel by means of a casual "smartphone guide."
Refreshment possibilities:
Naturfreundehaus
Limbacher Weg 8
66459 Kirkel
Tel.: 0 68 49 / 3 85
Email: nfh.kirkel@t-online.de
https://www.naturfreunde.de/haus/naturfreundehaus-kirkel
Burgschenke
Schlossbergstraße 8
66459 Kirkel
Tel.: 0 68 49 / 65 88 or 0151 / 18 84 82 38
Email: achim@burgschenke-kirkel.de
www.burgschenke-kirkel.de
Ressmann’s Restaurant
Kaiserstraße 87
66459 Kirkel
Tel.: 0 68 49 / 9 00 00
www.ressmanns-residence.de
Wegbeschreibung
From the parking lot of the Naturfreundehaus in Kirkel-Neuhäusel, head to the start portal of the Burgpanorama Weg. The signposted route leads briefly uphill and continues along the steep slope over a hollow path to a junction. The hiking trail winds through the beech forest up to the Hollerkanzel. From there, the trail continues along the section of the "Felsenpfad" past numerous bizarre sandstone rock formations. The Kirkeler Tafeltour in this part runs over a soft, natural ground often interspersed with roots.
After the well-known "Felsenpfad," the path continues on a wider forest trail. This leads over the geological educational trail to the rock formations at the Frauenbrunnen. Here, there is the possibility to take a rest at a seating area. The route then continues along narrow, natural paths through the quiet Frauental. After a right turn, the path runs (parallel to the Kirkeler Bach) back towards the starting point.
At the next larger intersection, take a slight left onto a path. This slightly sandy section runs along the slope and transitions back to a natural forest floor. In this part of the hike, many different tree species of the Kirkel forest can be seen. At a junction, you will find a small rocky plateau. From here, it goes briefly uphill again and along the rocks back to the forest path and back to the parking lot of the Naturfreundehaus.
Ausrüstung
You can find all important information about equipment in our packing list.
Sicherheitshinweise
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Send your current location coordinates easily with the "Share" button to wegezustand@tz-s.de
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Thank you for your support!
Attention:
Entering the forest and hiking on the trails is always at your own risk!
Due to seasonal and weather conditions, increased surefootedness is required on certain sections. Please wear clothing and hiking boots with appropriate tread suitable for the season and weather. Be cautious of breaking branches and damaged trees. In stronger winds and in winter due to snow and ice, the dangers from falling trees and broken branches increase.
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Friendliness, understanding, and consideration for each other are principles for the respectful use of our natural spaces. The code of conduct is:
Use existing paths, follow signs, and respect trail closures
Do not leave any traces such as litter or dog waste and treat the path gently
Respect other users of forest and landscape
Take care of animals and plantsPlan ahead and use daylight.
DISCLAIMER:
Despite repeated checks and thorough development of the trail descriptions, the publisher assumes no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided here.
USAGE NOTE:
Dear hikers, the hiking trails also lead along natural paths through pristine nature reserves and forests. Preserving and protecting nature is important to us.
We also want to point out the risks and therefore ask you to stay on the marked paths and not to enter rock promontories for safety reasons. Furthermore, we point out the presence of natural forest hazards. Weather conditions may cause certain sections of the path to be soft and slippery and thus must be approached with special caution. Sturdy footwear is therefore recommended on all routes; surefootedness is essential.
Use of the hiking trails and premium hiking trails is at your own risk.
MARKING AND SIGNAGE:
All quality trails are circular routes that can be walked in both directions. Therefore, the signage is in both directions. Try walking the route the other way around and you will discover completely new perspectives and different viewpoints.
Weitere Informationen
Our Tafeltour partner business:
Ressmann’s Restaurant
Kaiserstr. 87
66459 Kirkel
Tel.: +49 (0)6849 / 900 0-0
Other refreshment options:
Zur Burgschenke
Schloßbergstr. 8
66459 Kirkel
Tel.: +49 (0)6849 / 65 88
Saarpfalz-Touristik
Tel. 06841 - 104 71 74
www.saarpfalz-touristik.de/
Tourism Center Saarland
Tel. 0681 - 9 27 20 - 0
www.urlaub.saarland
If you notice a defect on the route, please report it using our defect reporter: https://bit.ly/MaengelmelderBliesgau.
Thank you very much for your help.
