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A small but fine route with typical Bliesgau flair. A perfect Sunday walk through hill and valley. The best is to start in Alschbach at the parish church St. Maria.
Circular route from the Alschbach valley up to the landmark of the town of Blieskastel, the Gollenstein.
The hike starts at the parking lot by the church in Alschbach and leads in a loop above the town up to the ridge over Blieskastel. At the top, you will be literally rewarded with the highlight of the hike – the Gollenstein – and can simply enjoy the view!
In the last few kilometers, the trail leads back down towards Alschbach to the starting point of this hike.
Author’s recommendation
On the ridge stands an almost seven-meter-high sandstone colossus. For about 5,000 years, this plain giant stone, the symbol of Blieskastel, has stood here - the Gollenstein. It is one of the oldest cultural monuments in Germany and is considered the largest menhir in Central Europe. Precisely because of its significance, it repeatedly inspires researchers to imaginative interpretations and lively attempts to explain its meaning and purpose. Already in the 18th century, during the era of the Counts of der Leyen, excavations were made to uncover its secret.
Refreshment options:
Gollenstein Hut:
At Schutzhütte 4, 66440 Blieskastel
Phone: 0 68 42/ 7 08 09 91
About 450 m away from the Gollenstein
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Rosmarin RestaurantGollenstein Hut
The Metz
Ristorante At the Snake Fountain
Alt Schmidd music and gourmet pub
Saarpfalz-Touristik
Maraya
At Patric's
TU 92
Safety information
Attention:
Basically, entering the forest and using the hiking trails is at your own risk.
Due to seasonal or weather conditions, increased surefootedness is required on certain sections of the path.
Please wear clothing and hiking shoes with appropriate soles suitable for the season and weather.
Please pay special attention:
Walk carefully on the stairways in the forest (they can be slippery due to fallen leaves).
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Friendliness, understanding, and consideration for one another are basic principles for the responsible use of our natural environment. The code of conduct is:
Use existing paths, follow signs, and respect path closures
Leave no traces such as trash or dog waste and treat the paths carefully
Respect other users of forest and field
Show consideration for animals and plants
Plan ahead and use daylight
DISCLAIMER:
Despite repeated checks and conscientious compilation of the route descriptions, the publisher assumes no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided herein.
USAGE NOTICE:
Dear hiking friends, the hiking trails also lead along natural paths through untouched nature reserves and forests. Preserving and protecting nature is important to us.
We also want to point out the risks and therefore ask you to stay on the designated paths and not to enter existing rock outcrops for safety reasons. Furthermore, we point out the presence of natural forest hazards. Depending on weather, some parts of the path can be soft and slippery and must therefore be walked with special caution. Sturdy footwear is therefore recommended on all routes; surefootedness is indispensable.
Use of the hiking trails and premium hiking trails is at your own risk.
MARKING AND SIGNPOSTING:
All quality trails are circular hikes that can be walked in both directions. Therefore, signs are placed in both directions. Try walking the route the other way round and you will discover completely new perspectives and views.
Tips and suggestions
Have you discovered a defect on the route? Then report it using our defect reporter: https://bit.ly/MaengelmelderBliesgau
Thank you for your assistance.
Roadbook
A small but fine route with the typical flair of the Bliesgau Biosphere. A perfect walk through hill and valley.
The start is the Blieskastel district Alschbach at the village church St. Maria. From there it goes through Talstraße, then right uphill towards Gollenstein. Past the Gollenstein, always straight ahead towards the outskirts of the town of Blieskastel.
From there, on the heights via Kahlhecker Weg and Ziegelhütter Weg; past the Pappelhof estate. Now the hiking trail crosses the B 423.
Through green meadows the path crosses the B 432 again and now goes downhill through the Kurze Tal back to Alschbach to the starting point.
Holy Cross Chapel in Blieskastel
Franciscan monastery in Blieskastel
Rosmarin Restaurant
Gollenstein in Blieskastel
Blieskastel Monastery Park
Gollenstein Hut
The Metz
The Baroque Castle Church in Blieskastel
Guided city tours of Blieskastel
Blieskastel Tourist Information
Ristorante At the Snake Fountain
Alt Schmidd music and gourmet pub
Saarpfalz-Touristik
Clock Museum – La Pendule
MOSER - Indulgence at its finest
Maraya
At Patric's
Baroque garden Orangery Blieskastel
Orangery Blieskastel
parade ground
TU 92
Busbahnhof, Blieskastel
Baroque house
Hotel zur Post
Danziger Straße, Blieskastel
Covered rest area in Blieskastel
Public transport
Alschbach is easily reachable by public transport. The bus line 506 stops daily at the stop “Kirche, Alschbach” directly at the start point of the hike.
Timetable information and travel planning at www.saarfahrplan.de
Directions
Country road Blieskastel-Lautzkirchen to Blieskastel-Niederwürzbach (L111), turn into Talstraße towards Blieskastel-Alschbach.
Catholic Church Alschbach, St. Maria, Talstraße, 66440 Blieskastel
Parking
Catholic Church Alschbach, St. Maria, Talstraße, 66440 Blieskastel-Alschbach
Coordinates
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Equipment
All important information about equipment can be found in our packing list.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions