Hikes in Nohen

The Nahesteig passes impressive rock formations, descends to the river, and climbs to scenic heights. Six train stations along the route allow for individual tours. The path is closed during the winter months as nature needs time to recover and some sections become very slippery. Please use alternative routes. Attention: Currently, there is a detour in Heimbach due to bridge construction work. Further information with description and map can be found here.

The 5.6 km long circular route starts at the festival ground in Kronweiler.

Varied circular route along the Nahe and up to scenic rock sections. The route can be shortened after six or nine kilometers. Includes the Waldgeistersteig for children.

Nohener Naheschleife Hiking tour of the DAV Zweibrücken Leaders: Sieglinde / Richard Stumm A special praise to the hike leaders, perfectly organized and guided all around!  

Gregor's Hut, Loop and Nohen

We started the tour from the hiking car park at L172 in Nohen and follow the Traumschleife marking,

The hike follows the marked Dream Loop.

On the upper reaches of the Nahe near Nohen, the little river appears, at first glance, largely untouched. It’s hard to believe that as early as the Bronze Age, an important trade and transportation route crossed the Nahe here—as evidenced by the discovery of three bronze axes. QR codes are posted along the route. You can access a wealth of additional information using a smartphone. Along the way, you’ll be treated to stunning viewpoints and a wine cabinet stocked with small bottles of Nahe wine, which you can sample for a fee. The Nohen Nahe Loop is the only “Traumschleife” with a direct train connection.▶ At Hauptstraße 8–10 in Nohen 01, pass through the entrance arch of the “Traumschleife” and climb a flight of stairs to a forest path. A detour leads to the soldiers’ memorial on the right side of the trail, from which you can enjoy a view of the village. Then the trail heads uphill through the Hohl, a valley through which the Hohlbach stream flows. It was already used by people in the Bronze Age. The trail leads into open fields and past a sensory bench. The view stretches far across to the nearby Saarland. Now follow the edge of the forest and re-enter the woods toward the Felsklipp, where the view once again stretches into the distance. Then the trail descends into the Nahe Valley. Before reaching the railroad tracks, the trail turns right and reaches the narrow river after 500 m. Now take a sharp left and follow the river. You’ll pass under two railroad bridges, walk past the Nahe Island, cross the river on the next bridge, and pass by Schleifmühle 02, which is privately owned. Then head back up the hill. Ropes help with the descent through rocky terrain. Passing the Nahe Meadow Viewpoint 03, the trail returns to the river. Now turn left and head uphill along the Haubertsbach stream. The “Traumschleife” trail soon passes the edge of the forest, then turns right onto the Waldgeistersteig trail, which features play stations and a wooden xylophone. The trail continues mostly through quiet forest, passing the Panoramablick 04 and the Nahe-Blick 05 viewpoints. Passing a shelter and crossing a meadow, the trail leads back to Nohen 01.

Beautiful circular tour through lovely forest areas, over rocks and along the Nahe.

The journey there was worth it. Great weather and a very charming tour.