A hike for all the senses in the Bliesgau biosphere, over the heights of Blieskastel Altheim.
The hiking path leads over expansive meadow landscapes that make my heart beat faster with their deep green. Soft ground flatters the feet of the hikers and the eyes rest on the gentle hills of the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. Nature invites you to the table! Let yourself be taken away to the nature of the Bliesgau on this approx. 6.5 km long circular hike and discover numerous treasures along the way. See, smell, feel, and taste all that nature gives us!
Autorentipp
An old oak – a nature reserve monument in the Bliesgau
Another treasure on the Celts' route is the 300 to 400-year-old dead oak tree that you can even shelter under.
Dining options:
Pizzeria da Enzo, Mittelbacher Str. 3, 66440 Blieskastel-Altheim
Mon, Thu-Sat: 6pm-2am, Sun: 11:30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm
Tue, Wed: closed
Bickenalb-Center with Lenert Bakery
Bickenalb-Center, Hornbacher Str. 9, 66440 Blieskastel
Wegbeschreibung
The start of the Celts' route is at the hiking car park of the Altheim sports center. From there, the path leads over the L201. After a few meters, the route turns right, gently uphill between the Gräfinthaler Dell and the Hungerberg. A great hike on the Altheim ridge with views over the open countryside and past former Celtic burial mounds.
Now the Celts' route leads straight through a closed forest area, before descending again at the two natural monuments “The old thick oaks” of Altheim into the Bickenalbtal valley and then back to the starting point in Altheim. There you can also stroll through the historic Pirminius garden by the church. The beautifully designed garden is a tribute to the life’s work of Saint Pirminius, the founder of Hornbach Abbey. Nine square beds represent the nine monastery foundations of the saint, and a rose arch symbolizes the "paradisiacal" in his life.
Ausrüstung
All important information about equipment can be found in our packing list.
Sicherheitshinweise
Attention:
Entering the forest and walking on the hiking trails is fundamentally at your own risk.
Depending on the season or weather, increased surefootedness is required on some sections.
Please wear clothing and hiking boots adapted to the season and weather with appropriate tread.
Please pay special attention to:
Careful walking on the built stairs in the forest (they may be slippery due to fallen leaves).
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Kindness, understanding, and consideration for one another are fundamental principles for the responsible use of our natural area. The code is:
Use existing paths, follow signage, and respect trail closures
Leave no traces such as litter or dog waste and treat the path gently
Respect other users of forest and fields
Take care of animals and plants
Plan ahead and use daylight
Disclaimer:
Despite repeated checks and careful preparation of the route descriptions, the publisher assumes no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information in this description.
Usage note:
Dear hiking friends, the hiking trails also run 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 existing rock outcrops for safety reasons. Furthermore, we point out the presence of natural forest hazards. Depending on the weather, some sections on the trail may be soft and slippery and should therefore be walked with particular 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, which can be walked in both directions. Therefore, signage is provided in both directions. Try walking the route the other way round and you will discover completely new perspectives and different viewpoints.
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