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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Zerf
Long Distance Hiking
· SaarSchleifenLand
Saar-Hunsrück Trail - Perl to Idar-Oberstein (west-east section)
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
106.2 km
30:00 h
2,516 m
2,152 m
The Saar-Hunsrück Trail runs from Perl on the Moselle to the gemstone metropolis of Idar-Oberstein and the Roman city of Trier.
Long Distance Hiking
· SaarSchleifenLand
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig - 5th stage: Losheim Reservoir – Scheiden – Waldhölzbach – Weiskirchen
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Stage 5
15.3 km
5:00 h
484 m
411 m
From the Losheim reservoir over Waldhölzbach to the spa town of Weiskirchen.
Hiking Trail
· SaarSchleifenLand
On the Two Valleys Trail
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Difficulty
moderate
13 km
4:00 h
375 m
375 m
With the Holzbachtal and the Hölzbachtal we pass two of the most beautiful and original low mountain valleys of the Hochwald on the Zwei-Täler trail.
Hiking Trail
· SaarSchleifenLand
Felsenweg Losheim
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Difficulty
easy
14.5 km
4:52 h
319 m
318 m
A magnificent route! What an intensely immersive and dense hiking experience! The natural scenery is provided by the Hochwald in the north of Saarland
Felsenweg Losheim, circular route, 14.4 km, 4:45 h, 448 m ascent, 448 m descent
Hiking Trail
· Hunsrück - Nahe
Dream Loop Ruwer-Hochwald Loop
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.6 km
4:00 h
304 m
304 m
The hike is characterized by secluded forest paths and wonderful meadow trails with views of the Black Forest and the Hunsrück. In between, mighty quartzite rock formations are waiting to be climbed in sections. A certain degree of surefootedness is required. The view from the summit cross of the summit head over the heights of the Black Forest is inspiring.
Hiking Trail
· SaarSchleifenLand
Losheim Rock Path
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Difficulty
moderate
14.3 km
4:30 h
342 m
342 m
Spectacular rocks, beautiful views, historic sites, and plenty of relaxation await us on this premium hike in the highest municipality of Saarland, Losheim am See.
Hiking Trail
· SaarSchleifenLand
Dream loop rock path
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
Open
13.8 km
5:00 h
314 m
314 m
In close contact with nature, hikers discover impressive rock formations along the rock path, experience natural elements on the barefoot path, and cross "babbling" streams on stepping stones. The archaic Römerburg with its eerie Celtic sanctuary on the roadside culturally enriches the path.
Hiking Trail
· Saar-Hunsrück
Dream Loop Two-Valleys-Path
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
Open
12.2 km
4:00 h
377 m
377 m
On the path over narrow trails through the Black Forest highlands, you will find interesting rock formations such as the "Hohe Fels", the "Iltisfels", the "Teufelsfels", and the "Eulenfels." Along the way, you also pass a Marian grotto and a red deer enclosure.
Long Distance Hiking
· SaarSchleifenLand
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig - the west-east section from Perl to Idar-Oberstein
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Difficulty
moderate
178.2 km
44:36 h
5,487 m
5,206 m
The long-distance hiking trail Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, awarded as a premium trail by the German Hiking Institute, runs across the Hunsrück in the namesake nature park. Perl, the Roman city of Trier, and Idar-Oberstein are the start and end points of the entire trail. This route describes the west-east section between Perl and Idar-Oberstein.
Hiking Trail
· SaarSchleifenLand
SAH 5: Felsenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
14.1 km
4:30 h
425 m
425 m
A very beautiful, soft forest hike on the German trail of the year 2005. Along the way, you encounter rock formations, meandering streams, fish ponds, lots of nature, and tranquility.

