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Oberthal

Welcome to Oberthal, a charming destination in the district of Sankt Wendel, Germany. This travel guide offers you valuable tips and information for your stay in the region.

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Attractions in Oberthal


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Bicycle Rides · Saarland
Bostalsee circuit
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 28.2 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 281 m
Descent 281 m

Explore the largest recreational lake in southwest Germany by bike.

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Touristik & Freizeit Sankt Wendeler Land
Hiking Trail · Sankt Wendel County
Rötelstein path
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Open
Distance 14.1 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 355 m
Descent 348 m

We hike on historic paths through magnificent dense forests and the mystical swampy moor landscape of the "Oberthaler Bruch". The Rötelstein path ...

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Touristik & Freizeit Sankt Wendeler Land
Hiking Trail · Saarland
5-Ponds-Route
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 208 m
Descent 208 m

This scenically attractive hike leads over varied paths, through shady forests and open fields, and is classified as a moderate route.

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Touristik & Freizeit Sankt Wendeler Land
Hiking Trail · Sankt Wendel County
The Rötelstein Trail
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 402 m
Descent 402 m

On our way through forests and a marshy moorland, we come to the Devil's Pulpit, a Celtic ring fort, and a healing spring.

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Bicycle Rides · Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Saar-Nahe Heights Cycle Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 90.1 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 781 m
Descent 553 m

From the Saar at Güdingen to the Nahe near Neunkirchen/Nahe at the Bostalsee.

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from Miriam Dubois,   Saarland
Bicycle Rides · Sankt Wendel County
Weiselberg cycle route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 25.5 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 321 m
Descent 323 m

The Weiselberg cycle route is an almost 26 km long moderate route that starts and ends at the Liebenburghalle in Eisweiler. It passes through very ...

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from Annika Prüver,   Touristik & Freizeit Sankt Wendeler Land
Bicycle Rides · Saarland
Wendelinus Round
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 31.8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 304 m
Descent 321 m

Very beautiful, varied, and relatively short circular route through valleys and over heights in the Sankt Wendel region. The highlight is the ...

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from Annika Prüver,   Touristik & Freizeit Sankt Wendeler Land
Hiking Trail · Sankt Wendel County
5 - Weiher route with detour to Wareswald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.1 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 170 m

The route follows the marking "5-Weiher-Tour" with a detour to the excavations in Wareswald (Roman vicus).

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from Hans B.,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Sankt Wendel County
Northern Saarland Circuit
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 45.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 363 m
Descent 392 m

Enjoy a versatile bike route through the beautiful northern Saarland. The route takes you past several interesting sights, including the Street of ...

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from Hagen Schopper,   Community
Hiking Trail · Sankt Wendel
5-Pond-Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 144 m
Descent 154 m

This scenic hike leads over varied paths, through shady forests and open fields.

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from Achim Später,   GIS-Dienstleistungen und Konzepte
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Geographically, Oberthal is located on the edge of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park and thus offers a perfect starting point for outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, dense forests and idyllic rivers.

A highlight for tourists are the numerous sights in the region. Visit Tholey Monastery with its impressive 18th century architecture or Dagstuhl Castle with its picturesque castle park.

Culturally, Oberthal also has a lot to offer: The "Alte Mühle" museum provides insights into the history of the village as well as the everyday life of people at that time. Regular concerts and theatre performances also take place here.

For culinary delights, you should definitely try a traditional "Saumagen" - a speciality made of pork, potatoes and spices that is typical of this region.

Outdoors, you can enjoy a canoe trip on the river Blies or explore the surroundings on a guided hike through the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. In winter, the nearby Erbeskopf ski area also invites you to go skiing or snowboarding.

Even if it should rain, you don't have to miss out on activities. Visit the leisure pool "Schaumbergbad" or relax in the sauna and wellness landscape of the "Vitalis Bäderzentrum".

The most beautiful spot in Oberthal is difficult to determine, as the region delights with its picturesque landscape and charming villages around every corner.

Overall, Oberthal is definitely worth a trip - whether for a short stay or a longer holiday. This Travel Guide provides you with all the information you need to make your stay unforgettable!

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Reviews

  • August 24, 2026
    ... Polly
    August 23, 2026
    Einer der schönsten Premiumwege im Saarland...gestern nochmal dort unterwegs gewesen🥾
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    Written August 24, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Rötelstein path
  • August 08, 2026
    Stefan Kadner
    August 08, 2026
    Sehr schöne Landschaftlich reizvolle Wanderung
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    Written August 08, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Rötelstein path
  • May 25, 2026
    Stefan Kadner
    April 21, 2016
    Schöne Tour überwiegend im Wald
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    Written May 25, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    5-Ponds-Route
  • October 17, 2025
    Ralf K.
    October 16, 2025
    In Thely ist der Fahrradweg sehr schlecht beschrieben.
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    Written October 17, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
    Bostalsee circuit
  • July 10, 2025
    Hardy Hatzius
    July 10, 2025
    Rötelsteinpfad - eine Teilstrecke heute zum Reinschmecken mit Klapprad (20") absolviert - teilweise eine Herausforderung auf den Schmalen Pfaden und Stegen - eine Zecke wollte mitreisen - eine unentdeckte Landschaft des Saarlandes mit Tälern der absoluten Stille in der Natur - ich war auf dem Leistberg! - nicht Teil des Pfades, aber mein persönliches Ziel Die Höhle der wilden Frau liegt etwas abseits des Pfades in einem ganz stillen Raum der Region, im Osten des Leistberges.
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    Wildfrauen-Höhle nach dem Buch von Rudolf Just und der Sage aus dem 17. Jahrhundert
    Photo: Hardy Hatzius, Community
    Written July 10, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Rötelstein path
  • May 16, 2025
    Markus Branke
    May 11, 2025
    Super Tour, bin absolut begeistert. Kann den Kommentaren zuvor nur zustimmen
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    Written May 16, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Rötelstein path
  • April 09, 2025
    Beate Arnold
    April 09, 2025
    Wunderbare Tour mit einigen ordentlichen Ansteigen. Viel durch den Wald, Wege gepflegt, viele Rastplätze, teils mit Tischen, alles gut in Schuss. Toll fanden wir bei Km 12 die „Tankstelle“ mit schön gekühlten regionalen (und sonstigen) Getränke , da hat sich der wanderverein echt Mühe gegeben, danke dafür. Und: Mal wieder schön, in die alte Heimat zu kommen
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    Written April 09, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Rötelstein path
  • February 15, 2025
    Gertrud Schunack
    February 14, 2025
    Vorbildliche Beschilderung incl. aktueller Umleitungen und sehr gepflegter Wegezustand.
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    Written February 15, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Rötelstein path
  • November 13, 2024
    Marcel Schneider
    August 03, 2024
    Prima Tour. Anspruchsvoll, aber nicht zu schwer. Perfekt eingebettet in die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Region, gepaart mit informativen Elementen, wie bspw. eine kurze geführte Besichtigung der Burg Nohfelden.
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    Written November 13, 2024
  • November 10, 2024
    Christine Ethell
    November 03, 2024
    Ein schöner, abwechslungsreicher Weg. Nicht besonders anspruchsvoll oder anstrengend. Einfach gut zu laufen. Ausgezeichnete Ausschilderung - hier hat sich jemand sehr viel Mühe gegeben! Highlight am Schluss: die Lärchenwaldtränke - ein toller Rastplatz und ein witziges Fass gefüllt mit leckeren Getränken. Nur Lob!
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    Photo: Christine Ethell, Community
    Photo: Christine Ethell, Community
    Photo: Christine Ethell, Community
    Photo: Christine Ethell, Community
    Written November 10, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Rötelsteinpfad
  • August 25, 2024
    Andrea Neu
    August 25, 2024
    Sehr schöne Tour. Nicht zu anstrengend. Sehr gut ausgeschildert. Wir sind mit einer gemischten Gruppe aus E Bike und Bio Bike gefahren.
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    Written August 25, 2024
  • March 26, 2024
    Berthold Bartel
    March 14, 2024
    Immer wieder schön. Man sollte sich Zeit nehmen und auch auf den "Hausberg" hoch fahren und dort die Aussicht genießen. Ein Abstecher auch zur Marienverehrungsstätte im Härtelwald Marpingen lohnt sich.
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    Video: Berthold Bartel, bertibabba
    Written March 26, 2024
    Bicycle Rides
    Schaumberg Cycle Route

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