Eppelborn, an idyllic municipality near Neunkirchen, Germany, not only offers a charming ambience and many leisure activities, but also numerous opportunities for hiking. Eppelborn's geographical location is particularly attractive: surrounded by rolling hills and green forests, the municipality covers an area of about 39 square kilometres.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Eppelborn
Hiking Trail
· Eppelborn
Neunkirchen district: Forest management in transition
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Difficulty
easy
9.2 km
4:00 h
158 m
160 m
A forest history educational trail of a special kind! Many information and experience stations vividly illustrate the topic in an exciting way.
Hiking Trail
· Saarland
Beaver Path
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
Open
18.6 km
6:00 h
539 m
539 m
Over winding paths and natural trails, the beaver path leads through an outcrop of the Saar-Nahe mountain range, which gives the route several steep climbs. Characteristic are the protected valley meadows as well as original stream courses in which the beaver dwells.
Hiking Trail
· Saarlouis County
Lebach - Habach - Heusweiler-Kirschhof
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
12.7 km
4:45 h
256 m
236 m
Varied hike in the heart of Saarland with wonderful views
Hiking Trail
· Eppelborn
Spring hike with the IlltalerLand friends' circle
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.2 km
3:07 h
274 m
274 m
Varied circular route between Dirmingen and Wustweiler, which was held on March 24, 2018, as a spring hike by the IlltalerLand e.V.
Hiking Trail
· Neunkirchen County
Autumn hike of the "Illtaler Land Friends' Association" to the Potato Market in Wiesbach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.9 km
3:51 h
237 m
237 m
As part of the Eppelborn Hiking Days, the guided autumn hike of the Illtaler Land Friends' Association took place on October 8, 2016.The program also included a visit to the Wiesbach Potato Market.
Hiking Trail
· Sankt Wendel County
The Beaver Trail and picturesque stream valleys
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Difficulty
difficult
18.7 km
5:45 h
580 m
580 m
Characteristic of the Beaver Trail are the protected valley meadows with idyllic riparian forests and fish ponds as well as original streams.
Hiking Trail
· Sankt Wendel County
The Biberpfad near Berschweiler
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
19 km
4:31 h
650 m
650 m
The Biberpfad is one of the longest dream loops in Saarland. It offers a lot of variety, great views, and beautiful paths. What it - unfortunately - does not offer are beavers, but you can see grazing deer instead.
Hiking Trail
· Sankt Wendel County
Further through the beautiful Saarland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24.7 km
4:26 h
637 m
617 m
From Bergweiler to Macherbach and back in a large loop. Both the outbound and return routes featured magnificent landscapes.
Hiking Trail
· Eppelborn
Autumn hike of Illtaler Land on October 13, 2018
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.8 km
4:22 h
324 m
324 m
Every year, the Illtaler Land e.V. association organizes an autumn hike, which is combined with a visit to the potato market in Wiesbach.
Hiking Trail
· Sankt Wendel County
Urexweiler - Wustweiler circular route half&half
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7 km
1:50 h
125 m
125 m
Half in the field, half in the forest.
Half in Urexweiler, half in Wustweiler.
For all nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts, there are some beautiful hiking tours to discover in Eppelborn. Whether you like to cover long distances or prefer to take leisurely walks - everyone will find a suitable route here. A popular starting point for hikes, for example, is the Bostalsee lake in the north of Eppelborn. Here you can explore the beautiful nature around the lake on well-signposted hiking trails.
The various circular trails through the local recreation area "Bildstocker Wald" are also highly recommended. These not only offer varied landscapes with dense forests and picturesque ponds, but also lead past places of historical interest. One highlight, for example, is the "Historic Trail", where you can walk in the footsteps of times gone by and marvel at old buildings such as mills or blacksmith's workshops.
If you are travelling with children, you should definitely visit the adventure playground at Heidepark. Here, little explorers can climb, swing and romp to their heart's content. The whole family can also enjoy a hike along the "Eppelborn Culture Trail". This leads to various works of art in public spaces and thus combines the experience of nature with cultural enjoyment.
The best seasons for hiking in Eppelborn are spring and autumn. At this time of year, the landscape shines in bright colours and the mild climate invites you to go hiking. In summer, on the other hand, it can get quite hot, which is why it is better to hike early in the morning or late in the evening.
Regardless of whether you are an experienced hiking professional or a newcomer to the hiking routes - Eppelborn offers something suitable for every taste. The well-signposted hiking trails enable carefree tours through a varied natural and cultural landscape. So lace up your hiking boots, pack your rucksack and set off on a voyage of discovery through the picturesque municipality of Eppelborn!
The various circular trails through the local recreation area "Bildstocker Wald" are also highly recommended. These not only offer varied landscapes with dense forests and picturesque ponds, but also lead past places of historical interest. One highlight, for example, is the "Historic Trail", where you can walk in the footsteps of times gone by and marvel at old buildings such as mills or blacksmith's workshops.
If you are travelling with children, you should definitely visit the adventure playground at Heidepark. Here, little explorers can climb, swing and romp to their heart's content. The whole family can also enjoy a hike along the "Eppelborn Culture Trail". This leads to various works of art in public spaces and thus combines the experience of nature with cultural enjoyment.
The best seasons for hiking in Eppelborn are spring and autumn. At this time of year, the landscape shines in bright colours and the mild climate invites you to go hiking. In summer, on the other hand, it can get quite hot, which is why it is better to hike early in the morning or late in the evening.
Regardless of whether you are an experienced hiking professional or a newcomer to the hiking routes - Eppelborn offers something suitable for every taste. The well-signposted hiking trails enable carefree tours through a varied natural and cultural landscape. So lace up your hiking boots, pack your rucksack and set off on a voyage of discovery through the picturesque municipality of Eppelborn!
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