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Sunflower field in a summer in the Mutterbach valleyPhoto: CC BY, Saarpfalz-Touristik, Wolfgang Henn
A rather easy hiking route through short forest sections and past fields from Kirkel-Limbach to the Abstäberhof, continuing to the industrial park in Kirkel and back to Limbach. Due to the 9 km length, the hike is quite long. The inclines are minimal.
The Mutterbachtal walking path is a circular trail that leads to the Silbersandquelle, the Abstäberhof and the Gänseweiher. The 9 km long hiking route includes several places to eat, which makes this route special. Fields and forest sections alternate throughout the hike. The railway line must also be crossed at two points. At several points, hikers can rest on a bench.
Author’s recommendation
Read the information on the installed boards about what makes the region around Kirkel so special and feel free to sit down on benches or in the local gastronomy:
Places to eat:
Landhaus am kleinen Sägeweiher
Am Sägeweiher 201, 66459 Kirkel
Phone: 0 68 41 / 8 14 00
Email: https://www.landhauslimbach.de/
https://www.landhauslimbach.de/
Hotel Achillesgrill
Abstäberhof 9, 66459 Kirkel
Phone: 0 68 49 / 7 79
Email: info@achillesgrill.de
Restaurant at the Solar outdoor pool Limbach
Zum Schwimmbad 10, 66459 Kirkel
Phone: 0 68 41 / 8 06 31
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Country house by the small Sägeweiher pondHotel Restaurant Achilles
Grunder Guest House – Bistro Zuse 8
Safety information
Attention:
As a rule, entering the forest and walking the hiking trails is at your own risk.
Due to seasonal or weather conditions, increased surefootedness is required on some sections of the path.
Therefore, wear clothing adapted to the season and weather and hiking shoes with appropriate tread.
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Friendliness, understanding and consideration for each other are basic principles for the cooperative use of our natural area. The following code applies:
Use existing paths, follow signs and respect path closures
Do not leave traces such as litter or dog faeces, and treat the path gently
Respect other users of forest and fields
Show consideration for animals and plants
Plan ahead and make use of daylight
DISCLAIMER:
Despite repeated checks and careful preparation of the route descriptions, the publisher accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information in this description.
USAGE NOTE:
Dear hikers, the hiking trails also lead along 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 point out the presence of natural forest hazards. Due to weather, some places on the path may be softened and slippery and should therefore be traversed with particular caution. Solid footwear is therefore recommended on all routes, and surefootedness is essential.
The use of hiking trails and premium hiking trails is at your own risk.
MARKING AND SIGNAGE:
All quality trails are circular paths that can be walked in both directions. The signage is therefore in both directions. Try walking the round the other way and you will discover completely new perspectives and views.
Tips and suggestions
If you have discovered a defect on the route, please report it using our defect reporter: https://bit.ly/MaengelmelderBliesgau
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Roadbook
The start of the circular hiking route is at the hiking car park near the Landhaus am kleinen Sägeweiher. From there, the route goes directly into the forest and shortly afterwards over the bridge of the A8 motorway. Shortly afterwards, the path runs along the edge of the forest. The path runs parallel to the A6 and the eponymous Mutterbach until it reaches the Silbersandquelle. There, the path turns left twice and runs along the edge of the forest until reaching the Abstäberhof. Here, the railway tracks and the main road are crossed, and the path leads into the Kirkeler Forest until it reaches the industrial park. Here the main road is crossed again, shortly after which the Gänseweiher is reached. Continuing straight on, the path passes the dog park until the Solar outdoor pool Limbach. Arriving at the “main street,” the path turns left and shortly afterwards left again to the car park.
Silver sand spring
Kirkel, Bahnhof
Hotel Restaurant Achilles
Grunder Guest House – Bistro Zuse 8
Covered rest area near Rubenheim
Goose pond Kirkel-Limbach
Ferienwohnung Vindumi
Freizeitzentrum, Limbach
Limbach outdoor solar pool
Public transport
The route is also accessible by public transport. Bus line 508 runs Monday to Saturday afternoons from Bexbach or Homburg to the stop “Freizeitzentrum, Limbach.” On Saturday afternoons and Sundays, this line is offered as a call taxi service, which must be reserved 60 minutes before departure. Additionally, the path is also reachable by train. From Limbach station, it is approximately a 1 km walk along Friedrich or Gartenstraße to the leisure centre, where the path signs can be found.
From Blieskastel or St. Ingbert, you can also travel by bus line 547 via the stop “Neugartenweg,” which is served daily by this line. From the stop, it is about 1 km walk to the Abstäberhof, where you can start the route.
Timetable information and travel planning at www.saarfahrplan.de
Directions
From the “main street” of 66459 Kirkel-Limbach, turn into the street/field path “Am Sägeweiher” and park at the hiking car park after about 100 m
Parking
At the hiking car park in front of the Landhaus am kleinen Sägeweiher
Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
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