Hikes in Horath

A beautiful circular hike through the forest near Neumagen-Dhron. Almost exclusively on forest paths and along the course of the Dhron, hikers can look forward to wonderful views.

A moderately challenging hike that lets you lose track of time on secluded Hunsrück trails. A varied route leading to secluded hilltops and through idyllic stream valleys. At the “Gräfendhroner Wacken,” as well as at other vantage points, you’ll enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Dhron Valley and across the forested Hunsrück highlands.

The route, about 11km long and running through much forest on hillside paths, starts in Gräfendhron and first follows along the small river Dhron. Shortly before Bienenkopf, it crosses the forest to reach a hillside path, along which a Way of the Cross memorial chapel is reached shortly before Horath. The basis of the route is the Traumpfad Dhrontal-Wacken route, which has been slightly shortened.

The circular route starts in the small village of Gräfendrohn and is well signposted, partly quite steep, uphill to above Horath; that is the turning point and then descends into the Dhron valley, the stream is followed upstream to near the mill, where you can take a short break before walking along the edge of the forest and reaching Gräfendrohn again.

Mostly beautiful paths, sometimes rather difficult. The "normal" path is not recommended when wet. However, there is an easier detour for the dangerous ascents and descents, which we did not take.

Very beautiful, varied hiking trail.

The circular route starts in the small village of Gräfendrohn and is well marked, partly quite steep, uphill to above Horath; there is the turning point and then you descend into the valley of the Dhron, following the stream upstream close to the mill, where you can take a short break before walking along the edge of the forest and returning to Gräfendrohn.

The circular route starts in the small village of Gräfendrohn and is well signposted, partly quite steep, uphill to above Horath; there is the turning point and then you descend into the valley of the Dhron, which is followed upstream to near the mill, where you can take a short break before walking along the edge of the forest back to Gräfendrohn.

Circular trail through the forest around the Harpelstein

The Dhrontal-Wackentour is one of the “dream loops” of the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig and takes its name from the many large cobblestones we encounter in the Dhrontal valley. But it has much more to offer: secluded stream valleys, flower-filled meadows, magnificent viewpoints, and inviting rest areas.▶ We start from the village square in Gräfendhron 01 and reach the “Traumschleife” after a short approach. The trail leads along the main road to the K 81. Turn left here, but then immediately right toward the cemetery and right onto a path. The “Traumschleife” logo now guides you uphill along trails and forest paths, past the rest area at the Gräfendhroner Wacken, then downhill out of the forest with a view of pastureland. Now cross the Grundbach 02; just before the K 79, take a sharp right and walk about 1.5 km through the Grundbach Valley. Then the trail veers left and heads uphill. Pass a bench, walk through the fields to a rest area 03, cross the K 79, and enter the forest. Back out into the open countryside to a rest area at an intersection. The view sweeps northward across the Moselle Valley. Through meadows, turn left onto a paved path and pass the “3 Oaks” Natural Monument 04. Cross an intersection onto a meadow path and head downhill.Pass the entrance to the Hochwald Family Hotel 05 and continue on a trail, then on a forest road through the woods. Pass a sensory bench. Woods and meadows alternate. With asphalt underfoot, we reach the outskirts of Horath 06. Now take a sharp right, back into the woods and downhill. Follow a forest road to a rocky ridge, then turn left downhill onto a forest path. Turn right toward the Dhron 07 and left onto the valley path. First close to the rocky bank, then along meadows. Cross the K 79, the Grundbach stream, and the K 81. At the Krakesmühle 08, cross the Dhron on a stone bridge. At the chapel, take a meadow path. Soon shaded by trees, pass an old tunnel entrance and head back into the fields. Then turn left, pass a rest bench, head into the valley, and cross the Dhron again. Turn right onto a paved road and follow it along the stream. Reach the K 81 at the entrance to Gräfendhron 01 and return via the familiar route.