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At BärenfelsPhoto: Gemeinde Nohfelden
The steep ascent to the Bear Rock leads on steps past the rock massif of the Bear Cave to the rest area with a beautiful view.
No bear strength is needed for this route, even though some larger and smaller ascents await the hiker. The route leads through the diverse forest landscape, many small cut valleys, and viewpoints of the Hochwald foreland and opens up historically and scenically remarkable places.
The circular route runs over varied paths through a challenging hilly landscape. Many small cut valleys and viewpoints, connected with shady spruce and mixed forests, but also mighty solitary trees make the route particularly attractive. The bear has left its traces in the naming. Today, one still speaks of the "Bärental" (Bear Valley), the "Bärenhöhle" (Bear Cave), and the "Bärenfels" (Bear Rock). The entire route bears traces of history. Numerous historic boundary stones are passed, the "Knife Well," a spring sanctuary from Celtic times, the "Thick Oak" with a circumference of 4.20 m, burial mounds, and a no longer used sand and stone quarry.
The name "Bärenpfad" comes from the historical use of the Rosenwald as a hunting ground of the local rulers, who for centuries were the dukes of Palatinate-Zweibrücken.
ATTENTION:
Dear hiking friends, due to fallen trees, some sections of the Bear Trail are currently difficult to pass and there is a danger of falling branches and trees.
Please take note of this! Enter at your own risk.
Author’s recommendation
Celtic burial mounds can be found on the "Heidesköpfchen".
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
In the area of the rhyolite quarry there is a small detour, so this cannot be passed. The route is thus shortened by approx. 200 meters.
Tips and suggestions
Municipality of Nohfelden
At the castle, 66625 Nohfelden
Tel. 06852/ 885-0,
Roadbook
Bear Trail:
From the parking lot at the town hall and the Museum of Fashion and Costume below Nohfelden Castle, we first walk a short stretch along the Freisbach and cross it on a small bridge. Between the houses, the path then leads steeply uphill at the edge of the village. Soon the path turns left through cool spruce forests. The ascent to the Bear Rock then leads steeply uphill and past the rock massif of the "Bear Cave" on steps. Once at the top, we have already mastered the steepest ascent of this route. From a rest area, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Hochwald. It is then only a few steps to the rock summit of the "Bear Rock".
After a short descent, the path now first leads over forest roads. Finally, it turns onto a narrow path into a small valley. We follow the cut valley, which opens into a small gorge through which a stream flows. Soon we reach the edge of the forest and continue hiking to the right. Now the path leads back into the forest and crosses a picturesque alder swamp on a path. After just over half of the hiking route, we step onto meadows and open fields for the first time again. Soon we turn into a forest path again and reach the rest area at the Natural Monument "Thick Oak". The mighty tree has a trunk circumference of more than 4 meters and is probably about 600 years old. From here, a short detour to the nearby "Knife Well", a Gallo-Roman spring sanctuary, is also worthwhile.
Historically remarkable is also the following section of our route. On the "Heidesköpfchen", there are Celtic burial mounds, which can still be clearly seen in the forest today. Twice we cross a forest stream again before the route runs for a longer stretch over open fields. Through meadows and fields, the path always climbs uphill and then reaches a field path, which we follow to the left. At a rest area, a beautiful view of the village of Wolfersweiler can be enjoyed. Here the path turns right and continues to climb, passing through two abandoned quarries. After a longer ascent, the rest area at the second quarry is just right to gather new strength for the last third of the route. This leads, still ascending at first, further up to the height of the Hommerich. Soon the highest point is reached and from then on we walk downhill on paths and forest roads, heading further towards Nohfelden. Through a cut valley, it then goes increasingly steeply downhill. At the end, we cross a forest stream again to reach a beautiful viewpoint on a clearing. From here, it is then only a short descent down to Nohfelden and back to the starting point of our hike.
Parkplatz
Bärenhöhle
Bärenfelsen
Bärenfelsen
Naturdenkmal "Dicke Eiche"
Public transport
Türkismühle train station, Nohfelden stop, bus lines R11, 602, R200 bus stop Burg,
All timetable information can be found at www.saarfahrplan.de
The nearest train station is in Türkismühle. All train connections can be found in the German Rail route planner.
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Directions
A62 exit Nohfelden-Türkismühle, direction L330 Türkismühle, continue on L135 to Nohfelden
Parking
Parking lot at the Nohfelden Town Hall
Coordinates
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Equipment
Hiking boots are recommended.
Our tips for an untroubled hiking pleasure
Hiking is the perfect sport. With the right clothing and the right shoes, it's twice as fun. Functional clothing, poles, and breathable backpacks are comfortable when hiking. Good shoes are indispensable though. Robust jogging or casual shoes are only suitable for short distances on flat paths. For longer routes, we recommend sturdy hiking boots with a grippy, non-slip sole. Also, think of sun protection and take a drink with you. One liter of water is ideal.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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