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Merchweiler

Welcome to Merchweiler, Neunkirchen - a charming destination in the heart of Germany. As part of the Saarland, this region is known for its picturesque landscape and cultural highlights.

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Attractions in Merchweiler


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Hiking Trail · Neunkirchen County
Itzenplitzer Pingen Trail
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 143 m
Descent 143 m

The Itzenplitzer Pingen Trail is one of the Reden mining trails and shows the history of mining in the region.

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from Frank Polotzek,   Tourismuszentrale Region Neunkirchen
Hiking Trail · Merchweiler
In the Itzenplitz recreational area
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 2:08 h
Ascent 132 m
Descent 132 m

A very varied small hike not only on wide forest paths in the Itzenplitz recreational area, from the Altsteigershaus inn to the Itzenplitzer Weiher.

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from G. Müller,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 2:01 h
Ascent 198 m
Descent 200 m

From Itzenplitzer Weiher on a premium hiking trail through the former coal mining area near Reden.

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from Michael Kiefer©️,   Michael Kiefer
Bicycle Rides · Neunkirchen County
Beaver Tour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 379 m
Descent 378 m

Moderately easy half-day route that can be extended by a few kilometers via a variant near Urexweiler. However, this saves you from the 80 m ascent ...

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from Miriam Dubois,   Touristik & Freizeit Sankt Wendeler Land
Hiking Trail · Neunkirchen County
From Illingen to St. Wendel
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 23.2 km
Duration 6:11 h
Ascent 308 m
Descent 307 m

Through varied landscapes in Saarland between Illingen and St. Wendel This route is part of a longer father-son hike from Illingen/Saar to ...

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from Arno Meyer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Neunkirchen County
Pingenpfad Itzenplitzer Weiher
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 2:44 h
Ascent 110 m
Descent 109 m

Pingenpfad Schiffweiler/Neunkirchen

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from Monika T,   Community
Hiking Trail · Neunkirchen County
Landsweiler-Reden - Itzenplitzer Weiher - Illingen
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 12.3 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 241 m
Descent 245 m

Attractions: Water Garden Landsweiler-Reden, Itzenplitzer Weiher, Kerpen Castle in Illingen

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from Wanderratte ...,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 71 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 1,002 m
Descent 973 m

The route leads through the Saar coal forest to the city center of the Saarland state capital. The path runs along cycle and hiking trails and is ...

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from Achim Später,   GIS-Dienstleistungen und Konzepte
Thematic Trail · Schiffweiler
Itzenplitzer Pingen Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.6 km
Duration 2:08 h
Ascent 133 m
Descent 133 m

The Itzenplitzer Pingen Trail is one of the Reden mining trails and shows the history of mining in the region.

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from Arno Meyer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 29.4 km
Duration 8:16 h
Ascent 803 m
Descent 800 m

Today it went over fields and meadows, through forest and villages - accompanied by the history of the mining era in the region, lots of panorama ...

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from Claudia Bouazi,   Community
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Geographically, Merchweiler is located between the cities of Neunkirchen and Saarbrücken. The town itself has an area of 10 km² and is home to around 9,000 inhabitants. The area is characterised by rolling hills that are perfect for hiking and cycling.

There are many sights for tourists to discover here. Visit Fellenberg Castle, an impressive 16th-century Renaissance building with a beautiful park, or explore the historic mining tunnels of the Reden mine.

Another highlight is the numerous festivals and events that take place throughout the year. In summer you can celebrate at the traditional Brunnenfest or experience live music at the Musiktage in September.

Merchweiler also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try Saarland specialities such as Lyon sausage or dibbelabbes (potato dish). In restaurants such as the "Zum Alten Zollhaus" you will be served local dishes, accompanied by exquisite wines from the region.

If it rains, you don't have to miss out on activities: Visit the Calypso leisure pool in Saarbrücken, for example, or take a trip to the nearby Saarland Thermal Resort.

The most beautiful places in Merchweiler are undoubtedly the hills and forests, which are perfect for hiking or cycling. Especially in spring and autumn, this region offers a breathtaking landscape with colourful leaves and flowering plants.

Overall, Merchweiler is definitely worth a trip - as part of the charming Saarland, there is a lot to discover here. Use this travel guide to plan your trip in the best possible way!

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  • May 23, 2026
    Kat Greystorm 
    Ein insgesamt schöner Weg, gerade für eine Feierabendrunde oder eine kurze Lauftour mit abschließendem Bier in einer der angrenzenden Kneipen. Insgesamt schön angelegt aber leider wetterabhängig. Nach Regen immer einige matschige Passagen, die das Wandervergnügen aber nur insoweit schmälern, dass ich einen Stern abziehe. Der Weiher selbst könnte von der Gemeinde etwas besser in Schuss gehalten werden - gerade die Passagen, die an sich zum Liegen in der Sonne einladen, sind manchmal ordentlich verschmutzt, was natürlich vornehmlich an den Besuchern liegt, aber immer wieder schade ist.
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    Written May 23, 2026
  • April 07, 2025
    Karl Döppner
    Kurze schöne Runde ausschliesslich durch Wald mit vielen Tafeln zur Erklärung rund um den Kohleabbau. Leider wurde ein Waldweg frisch geschottert, so dass er nicht schön zu gehen ist.
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    Written April 07, 2025
  • September 29, 2024
    Annette Wolfram
    September 29, 2024
    Informativer, schöner Rundweg, sehr gut ausgeschildert, festes Schuhwerk erforderlich, bei Regen einige Matschstellen
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    Bergmann
    Photo: Annette Wolfram, Community
    Written September 29, 2024
  • September 13, 2024
    Pascal Agne
    September 13, 2024
    Angenehme Runde um den Itzenplitzer Weiher und den umliegenden Wald. Aufgrund des Regens waren die Wege sehr matschig.
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    Photo: Pascal Agne, Community
    Photo: Pascal Agne, Community
    Written September 13, 2024
  • April 14, 2024
    Emu P 
    April 13, 2024
    Richtig schöne Runde, jedoch ist leider ein Teil der Strecke (ca. Kilometer 5.6/5.7 nicht mehr ohne weiteres passierbar, da dort ein Elektrozaun installiert wurde. Ansonsten würde ich die Tour definitiv wieder machen. :)
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    Written April 14, 2024
  • January 01, 2024
    Meike Ssssssssss
    Schöne, kleine und interessante Runde
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    Written January 01, 2024
  • April 22, 2023
    Nicole Staub
    April 22, 2023
    Schöne rundtour. Hat uns gut gefallen. An einer Abzweigung fehlt eine Beschilderung ansonsten super ausgeschildert.
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    Photo: Nicole Staub, Community
    Photo: Nicole Staub, Community
    Written April 22, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    Beaver Tour
  • April 01, 2023
    Florian Pape
    April 01, 2023
    toller Weg, tolle Beschilderung und tolle Infotafeln
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    Photo: Florian Pape, Community
    Photo: Florian Pape, Community
    Written April 01, 2023
  • February 13, 2023
    Wander Verliebt
    February 04, 2023
    Eine schöne kurze Runde am Itzenplitzer Weiher mit schmalen Pfaden und vielen informativen Tafeln zum Thema Bergbau. Hat uns sehr viel Spaß gemacht!
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    Video: Wander Verliebt, WanderVerliebt
    Written February 13, 2023
  • August 20, 2022
    Maria Schmitt
    August 20, 2022
    Wir waren heute begeistert von dieser schönen Tour, die immer durch Waldgebiete verläuft, insbesondere super an warmen bzw. heißen Tagen zu gehen, die es in diesem Jahr in rauhen Mengen gibt. Der Itzenplitzer Weiher ist sehr idyllisch, es gibt genügend Gelegenheiten, etwas zu essen oder nur zu trinken und wer möchte kann auch noch zur Redener Alm wandern oder zum Abschluss hinfahren, toller Weg!
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    Written August 20, 2022
  • May 26, 2022
    U. N.
    May 26, 2022
    Wir haben die Tour heute gewandert, der Weg ist abwechslungsreich und durch die Informationstafeln auch lehrreich, der Itzenplitzer Weiher liegt sehr schön im Wald, Enten und eine Schildkröte haben wir gesichtet, eine sehenswerte nicht zu anstrengende Tour!!
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    Written May 26, 2022
  • September 04, 2021
    Tine H.
    Schöne kurzweilige Strecke die gut ausgeschildert ist
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    Samstag, 4. September 2021 13:33:05
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    Samstag, 4. September 2021 13:33:18
    Photo: Tine H., Community
    Samstag, 4. September 2021 13:33:42
    Photo: Tine H., Community
    Written September 04, 2021

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