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Saar-Riesling-Steig shortcut

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The shortcut via the Moselsteig side trip Saar-Riesling-Steig runs between Schoden and Ockfen. You can expect wonderful views of the Saar valley.

moderate

Distance 8.7 km

4:00 h

388 m

384 m

379 m

168 m

Your hike starts at the Angelweiher in Ockfen. Uphill, the route leads into the vineyards to the first highlight of this route: the Bocksteinfels. It is worth climbing the rock here to enjoy a magnificent view of the Saar valley. Passing the viewpoint Heppenstein, continue hiking to the Bismarckturm in Schoden. Your hike then continues through deciduous and coniferous forest. You should not miss a detour to the Schleidkreuz. Soon you will leave the main route of the Saar-Riesling-Steig and hike back towards Ockfen.

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The viewpoints are ideal for taking a break and enjoying the stunning views.

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Difficulty

T2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

379 m

Lowest point

168 m

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Dirt road

1.9 km

Forested/wild trail

6 km

Path

778 m

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Safety information

Please bring enough backpack provisions as there are no dining options along the route. We recommend planning a detour to the villages of Schoden and Ockfen. Please check the opening hours of the restaurants/inns/wine taverns before your hike: https://www.saar-obermosel.de/wein/gastrofuehrer

Please note: the shortcut back to Ockfen is not signposted.

Tips and suggestions

Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980

Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040
E-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de

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Roadbook

Angelweiher Ockfen - Saar-Riesling-Steig - Vineyards - Bocksteinfels - Saar-Riesling-Steig - Heppenstein - Saar-Riesling-Steig - Bismarckturm Schoden - Saar-Riesling-Steig - Detour Schleidkreuz - Saar-Riesling-Steig - Shortcut back to Ockfen

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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

The Schoden-Ockfen DB train station is located in Schoden and can be reached via the Saarbrücken-Trier rail line.

Information on the bus network can be found at: https://vrt-info.de/busnetz

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Saar-Riesling-Steig shortcut

Directions

From Saarburg, you can reach Ockfen via the L 138.

Parking

There are free parking facilities at the Angelweiher in Ockfen.

Coordinates

49.619761, 6.602042

DMS

49°37'11.1"N 6°36'07.4"E

UTM

32U 326801 5499117

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Book recommendation by the author

The brochure for the Moselsteig side trip Saar-Riesling-Steig is available at the tourist information offices in Konz and Saarburg.

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Difficulty

T2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

8.7 km

Duration

4:00 h

Ascent

388 m

Descent

384 m

Highest point

379 m

Lowest point

168 m

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