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The approximately 5 km long walk through the city of Blieskastel follows the traces of Baroque of Countess Marianne von der Leyen from Paradeplatz via Gollenstein, the Blieskastel monastery and back to the beautiful old town of Blieskastel.
The city hike leads from the former Paradeplatz through the narrow alleys in the old town of Blieskastel steeply uphill (stairs with 207 steps) to the monastery complex with monastery park and the Holy Cross Chapel. In the chapel, the so-called Arrow Madonna was newly placed on the altar in March 1913, thus reviving an old pilgrimage tradition. In order to pastorally care for the steadily increasing crowd, Bishop Ludwig Sebastian of Speyer called Capuchins of the Bavarian Province to Blieskastel in the then 'Saargebiet' in 1924. Construction of the monastery complex began just one year later. Blieskastel is still an important pilgrimage site in the diocese of Speyer due to the Arrow Madonna 'Our Lady with the Arrows.' Today, the pilgrimage monastery is managed by the order of the Franciscan Minorites.
Other stations on the route are the seven-meter-high Gollenstein, the Schellental forest adventure park of the Blieskastel city forest, the Maximilian column in Tiergartenstraße, which originally stood in the city. The 6.20-meter-high and 12-ton column made of Buntsandstein was donated by the Blieskastel citizens to King Maximilian Joseph, 'the father of the fatherland,' in 1823 on the occasion of the construction of the important new Blieskastel-Biesingen-Sarreguemines road. From here, the route leads back to the old town.
Sturdy footwear is recommended for the approximately 5-kilometer city hike, as some unpaved paths are also walked.
Author’s recommendation
In the old town of Blieskastel, numerous gastronomy businesses invite you to stop by.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Mischo bakery - Blieskastel branchLenert Bakery and Café
TU 92
Maraya
Ristorante At the Snake Fountain
The Metz
Rosmarin Restaurant
Gollenstein Hut
Safety information
Attention:
Basically, entering the forest and walking the hiking trails is at your own risk.
Due to seasonal and weather conditions, increased surefootedness is required on some path sections.
Please wear clothing and hiking shoes adapted to the season and weather with appropriate tread.
Please especially note:
Careful walking on constructed stairs in the forest (they can be slippery due to fallen leaves).
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Friendliness, understanding, and consideration for each other are principles for the cooperative use of our natural area. The code is:
Use existing paths, follow signposts, and respect path closures
Do not leave traces such as trash or dog waste and treat the path gently
Respect other users of forest and countryside
Show consideration for animals and plants
Plan in advance and use daylight
DISCLAIMER:
Despite repeated checks and diligent preparation of the route descriptions, the publisher accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this description.
USAGE NOTICE:
Dear hiking friends, the hiking trails also run on natural paths through untouched nature reserves and forests. Preserving and protecting nature is an important concern for us.
We would also like to point out the risks and therefore ask you to stay on the designated paths and not to enter existing rock formations for safety reasons. Furthermore, we draw attention to the presence of natural forest hazards. Due to weather conditions, some spots on the path may be softened and slippery and should therefore be passed with particular caution. Sturdy footwear is therefore recommended on all routes; surefootedness is indispensable.
Use of hiking trails and premium hiking trails is at your own risk.
MARKING AND SIGNPOSTING:
All quality trails are circular hiking trails that can be walked in both directions. Therefore, signposting is done in both directions. Try walking the loop the other way around and you will discover completely new perspectives and different viewpoints.
Tips and suggestions
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Roadbook
The city hike leads from the former Paradeplatz through the narrow alleys in the old town of Blieskastel past the Hercules Fountain and Napoleon Fountain. In Bliesgaustraße, the route turns left steeply uphill (stairs with 207 steps) to the monastery complex with monastery park and the Holy Cross Chapel.
From here, the hike passes the Gollenstein hut towards Gollenstein. The seven-meter-high Gollenstein has stood on the ridge above Blieskastel for 5,000 years and is the landmark of Blieskastel. It is one of the oldest cultural monuments in Germany and is considered the largest menhir in Central Europe.
From here, it goes through Kahlhecker Weg and Birkenstraße through the Blieskastel city forest, the Schellental forest adventure park. Passing the Maximilian column in Tiergartenstraße, the city hiking trail leads past the castle church and the orangery downhill back to the starting point, the Paradeplatz.
Blieskastel leisure centre - outdoor pool
Mischo bakery - Blieskastel branch
Lenert Bakery and Café
Hämmerle's Restaurant - Barrique
Saarpfalz-Touristik
Baroque old town of Blieskastel
Hämmerle's Restaurant - Landgenuss
TU 92
Maraya
Busbahnhof, Blieskastel
Hotel zur Post
Alt Schmidd music and gourmet pub
At Patric's
Ristorante At the Snake Fountain
Drinking Fountain in Blieskastel
Blieskastel Tourist Information
The Metz
Clock Museum – La Pendule
Rosmarin Restaurant
Holy Cross Chapel in Blieskastel
Blieskastel Monastery Park
Gollenstein Hut
Gollenstein in Blieskastel
Danziger Straße, Blieskastel
The Baroque Castle Church in Blieskastel
Baroque garden Orangery Blieskastel
Public transport
The starting point of the hike is very well accessible by public transport, as it is located immediately near the bus station in Blieskastel. Daily, the buses of lines 501, 506, 507, R10, and R14 connect Blieskastel with Saarbrücken, St. Ingbert, Homburg, Gersheim, and Kleinblittersdorf.
Timetable info and travel planning at www.saarfahrplan.de
Directions
Parking spaces opposite Paradeplatz Blieskastel in Bahnhofsstraße and Florianstraße, 66440 Blieskastel
Parking
Parking spaces opposite Paradeplatz Blieskastel in Bahnhofsstraße and Florianstraße, 66440 Blieskastel
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