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Touristik & Freizeit Sankt Wendeler Land
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On the Rötelstein pathPhoto: CC BY, Achim Später
We hike on historic paths through magnificent dense forests and the mystical swampy moor landscape of the "Oberthaler Bruch". The Rötelstein path repeatedly offers picturesque views of the still young Nahe river at this point and passes various relics from ancient times.
Over 14 kilometers, the Rötelstein path leads through forests, lonely ravines, and picturesque stream valleys around the summit of the 512-meter-high "Leisberg". The name of this route goes back to iron oxide-containing claystones, also called "Rötel", which were mined for many centuries in this area and were used to produce utility and artists' paints. At several information points along the route, hikers are provided with interesting details about the extraction and use of Rötelstein.
Author’s recommendation
Special sights include a Celtic refuge fort and the nature reserve "Oberthaler Bruch", which is crossed via a boardwalk.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Attention:
Entering the forest and walking the hiking trails is fundamentally at your own risk!
Due to seasonal and weather factors, increased surefootedness is required on certain trail sections. Please wear clothing and hiking shoes with appropriate soles adapted to the season and weather. Be cautious of breaking branches and damaged trees. During strong winds as well as in winter due to snow and ice, the danger from falling trees and crown parts increases.
Tips and suggestions
Homepage of the municipality of Oberthal - www.oberthal.de
Tourism & Leisure Sankt Wendeler Land
Phone: +49 (0) 6851 801-8000
Roadbook
We start at the hiking parking lot Güdesweiler, turn right into a forest area and over the restored Way of the Cross in Güdesweiler. Then it steadily goes downhill over meadows and forest paths to the main street in Güdesweiler. Two restaurants in the village center invite hikers to refresh after the route. At the church in Güdesweiler, we walk along the street. At the building of a kindergarten, the path turns into a trail. It goes through the forest, past the ponds of Güdesweiler. Over forest paths and trails, it goes uphill to the Scheuerberg and its summit cross with magnificent views over Oberthal and to the Schaumberg summit.
It continues along idyllic streams up to the Momberg plateau. From a wider forest path, it goes right uphill towards the hill. The path winds in switchbacks to the rest area with the beautiful panoramic view over the Sankt Wendeler Land. We walk a stretch over the remains of the Celtic ring fort and reach the river of the young Nahe. We accompany the Nahe along its riverbed through the nature-protected moor landscape 'Oberthaler Bruch' and climb from the Nohmühle into wooded heights. On various sections of the Rötelstein path, there are boundary stones that are silent witnesses of historical changes and border adjustments.
The cultural-historical significance is enjoyed by the Valentins Chapel with the legendary Good Well, and then we arrive again at the starting point.
Gasthaus Zum Flare
Hütte am Weiher
Weiheranlage
Sitzbank mit Aussicht
Scheuerberg
Landhotel Rauber
Sinnenbank am Scheuerberg
Schullandheim Oberthal
Bank mit Aussicht
Hütte
Teufelskanzel
Rastplatz mit Tisch
Hütte Jugendzeltplatz
Der Sternguckerplatz auf dem Momberg in Gronig
Rastplatz Momberg am Kriegsdenkmal
Keltischer Ringwall
Bank mit Aussicht
Freizeitpark Neunkirchen
Hotel Landhaus Mörsdorf
Nohmühle
Rastplatz Nohmühle
Seezeitlodge Hotel & Spa ****S
Bostalsee
Freizeitzentrum Bostalsee
Merker's Bostal-Hotel ***S
Victor's Seehotel Weingärtner****
Campingplatz Bostalsee
Seezeitlodge Restaurant Lumi
Restaurant Römerhof
Kunstzentrum Bosener Mühle
Indoorspielplatz Bosiland
Footgolf at Bostalsee lake
Aqua Mundo at Center Parcs Park Bostalsee
Pedal boat rental Bosener Seeseite
Restaurant "Nahe Perle"
Naturdenkmal Wildfrauhöhle
Rastplatz Valentinskapelle
St Valentine’s Chapel with Good Fountain and Way of the Cross
Rastplatz Wanderverein Güdesweiler
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train to St. Wendel, then bus R2 to Oberthal - stop "Dorfplatz Güdesweiler Oberthal" (Mon-Fri only). Head towards the church and then turn right up Steinberger Straße. At the first junction, turn left into the street "Zum Pilgerweg" (near the fire station). After a few meters, you will find a staircase on the right side leading to the entrance of the Rötelstein path.
Directions
Hiking parking lot Güdesweiler (near cemetery), 66649 Oberthal-Güdesweiler, 49°31'39.5"N 7°06'19.2"E
Directions from Bostalsee (Center Parcs) (approx. 6 km):
At Lindenallee roundabout take the first exit onto Sötener Straße towards Gonnesweiler and continue to Nahetalstraße (L135). Turn left towards Türkismühle. Turn right onto L319. Follow the country road through the villages Walhausen and Steinberg-Deckenhardt. At the intersection Alte Trierer Straße, turn right. The destination is located 350 meters on the left side.
Coming from the A1:
Take exit 136 Otzenhausen towards A62. On A62 towards Pirmasens/Kaiserslautern/A6. At exit 3 Nohfelden-Türkismühle towards Türkismühle/St. Wendel/Namborn. Turn left onto L330. Continue on Trierer Straße. At the roundabout take the first exit (Saarbrücker Str.). Turn left onto L319. Follow the country road through the villages Walhausen and Steinberg-Deckenhardt. At the intersection Alte Trierer Straße, turn right. The destination is located 350 meters on the left side.
Parking
Hiking parking lot Güdesweiler (near cemetery), 66649 Oberthal-Güdesweiler, 49°31'39.5"N 7°06'19.2"E
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