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Fortress complex of the Hohenburg ruin in HomburgPhoto: Saarpfalz-Touristik, Eike Dubois
"VIA REGIA" is the name of the oldest and longest land connection between the regions of Eastern and Western Europe. The route, today recognized as the "Cultural Route of the Council of Europe," is 4,500 km long and has a history of more than 2000 years, crossing eight European countries. An international network around the VIA REGIA was established as a cultural route, which uses the potential of the route as a symbol of unity and peaceful coexistence in Europe.
A newly designated hiking trail within a narrow corridor along the VIA REGIA makes the cultural route accessible and experiencable for locals and guests in the Saarpfalz district. The VIA REGIA runs through the region over almost 40 km and is divided into four stages. Each stage is thematically focused on a different aspect related to the VIA REGIA, the Saarpfalz district, and its European efforts.
The first stage from Bechhofen to Homburg focuses on processing the European conflicts of the last century and the importance of good relations between countries for peaceful coexistence in Europe.
The second stage leads from Homburg to Kirkel and is dedicated to the theme "Europe creates cohesion." The core of this stage is the long-standing Saarpfalz partnerships, which are an essential part of the Saarpfalz district as a "European and open-minded" district.
The motto of the third stage "Europe protects values" draws attention, at the individual stops between Kirkel and Hassel, to the added value the European Union brings to each citizen.
The fourth and final stage of the VIA REGIA in the Saarpfalz district connects historical context with current topics and shows "Europe writes the future."
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Kehrberghütte des PWV HomburgSchlossberg Hotel, Homburg
Schlossberg Hotel, Homburg
Historic market square Homburg
Naturfreundehaus Kirkel
midi Restaurant & Market - Good things from the Bliesgau
midi Restaurant & Market - Good things from the Bliesgau
Safety information
Attention:
Entering the forest and walking on the trails is fundamentally at your own risk.
Due to seasonal or weather conditions, increased surefootedness is required on some trail sections.
Please wear clothing and hiking boots with appropriate tread adapted to the season and weather.
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Friendliness, understanding, and consideration for each other are principles for the shared use of our natural environment. The code is:
Use existing trails, follow signage, and respect trail closures
Leave no traces such as litter or dog waste and treat the trail carefully
Respect other users of the forest and fields
Show consideration for animals and plants
Plan ahead and use daylight
DISCLAIMER:
Despite repeated checks and careful preparation of the trail descriptions, the publisher assumes no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information in this description.
USAGE NOTICE:
Dear hikers, the hiking trails also lead along natural paths through untouched nature reserves and forests. Preserving and protecting nature is an important concern to us.
We also want to point out the risks and therefore ask you to stay on marked paths and not to access existing rock formations for safety reasons. Furthermore, we point out the presence of natural forest hazards. Due to weather, some places on the trail may be soft and slippery and should be approached with particular care. Sturdy footwear is therefore recommended on all routes, and surefootedness is essential.
Use of the hiking trails and premium hiking trails is at your own risk.
Tips and suggestions
Have you discovered a defect on the route? Then report it using our defect reporter.
Thank you very much for your help.
Roadbook
Stage 1: Bechhofen - Homburg Market Square (7.9 km)
From Bechhofen, the VIA REGIA leads through beautiful forest areas past the Kehrberghütte, along the Karlsberg pond, over the Hohenburg fortress with a great view of the city, to the historic market square in Homburg.
Stage 2: Homburg Market Square - Naturfreundehaus Kirkel (11.1 km)
From the historic market square, the second stage of the VIA REGIA passes the city and district administration towards the old town through the Bliesgau biosphere reserve. In the old town, the route passes the historic bell tower and shortly before Limbach crosses the Blies. The VIA REGIA continues through the center of Limbach, passes the outdoor pool and the goose pond before returning to the forest towards Naturfreundehaus Kirkel.
Stage 3: Naturfreundehaus Kirkel - Hassel Fröschenpfuhl (8.3 km)
The VIA REGIA continues from Naturfreundehaus in Kirkel through shady forest paths to the Fröschenpfuhl in St. Ingbert-Hassel.
Stage 4: Hassel Fröschenpfuhl - Rentrisch Spellenstein (11.5 km)
From Fröschenpfuhl in Hassel, the last stage of the VIA REGIA initially goes through the small district of St. Ingbert towards the Kahlenberg, past the hut of the same name, over the Rothenkopf and Betzentaler Berg and the Großer Stiefel to Rentrisch. The stage ends near the washhouse at the Menhir Spellenstein.
Großer Kehrberg
Covered rest area between Brenschelbach and Ormesviller
Karlsberg pond
Vauban fortress Homburg on the Schlossberg
Vauban fortress Homburg on the Schlossberg
Schlossberg Hotel, Homburg
Schlossberg Hotel, Homburg
“Castle mountain caves“ in Homburg
Historic market square Homburg
Bliesgau shelf One World Shop
Tourist Info Homburg
Bliesgau shelf Tourist Info Homburg
Tourist Info Homburg
Bliesgau shelf Tourist Info Homburg
Historic old town bell tower
Limbach Mill
St. Elizabeth's Church, Limbach
Limbach outdoor solar pool
Goose pond Kirkel-Limbach
Naturfreundehaus Kirkel
Kirkel, Bahnhof
Kirkel local history and castle museum
Hassel (Saar), Bahnhof
midi Restaurant & Market - Good things from the Bliesgau
midi Restaurant & Market - Good things from the Bliesgau
Large boot
Menhir Spellenstein
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
All stage start and end points are connected to public transport.
Stage 1
Bus stop: Bechhofen Zoll (bus line 238) from Homburg Talstraße
Bus stop: Homburg Talstraße (including 238, 280, 501, 505, 507, 508, R14, R7)
Stage 2
Bus stop: Homburg Talstraße (including 238, 280, 501, 505, 507, 508, R14, R7)
Bus stop Kirkel Kohlroterweg (547), or Kirkel station
Stage 3
Bus stop Kirkel Kohlroterweg (547), or Kirkel station
Hassel station (train + Ingo city bus), Hassel Market (506)
Stage 4
Hassel station (train + Ingo city bus), Hassel Market (506)
Rentrisch station or bus stop Rentrisch Kulturhaus (506)
Timetable information and travel planning at: www.saarfahrplan.de
Parking
Stage 1: At the sports ground in Bechhofen
Stage 2: La Baule square in Homburg
Stage 3: Naturfreundehaus Kirkel
Stage 4: Hiking car park Fröschenpfuhl in Hassel
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