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Schiffweiler

Welcome to Schiffweiler and Neunkirchen, a destination in southwest Germany. The region is known for its beautiful landscape with rolling hills and forests as well as numerous lakes and rivers. In this travel guide you will find all the important information on tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities as well as the best outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Schiffweiler


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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
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
Thematic Trail · Neunkirchen County
After the Shift
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 177 m
Descent 177 m

Here, hikers can immerse themselves in the not always easy, often also deprived life of the miner family Penth, who might have lived in Welschbach ...

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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
Thematic Trail · Neunkirchen County
Reden mining paths - Reden Panorama Path
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Open
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 106 m
Descent 106 m

The Reden Panorama Path, starting at the parking lot opposite the mining office in Reden, offers impressive views throughout the entire route from ...

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from Frank Polotzek,   Tourismuszentrale Region Neunkirchen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 2:34 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 165 m

A hike through a very exciting mining aftermath landscape, past many old shaft sites and ponds into the idyllic Binsenthal with the Blue, the Green ...

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from G. Müller,   Community
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
recommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
Distance 32.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 533 m
Descent 531 m

On this route, you can experience the traces of mining in the region. The path leads through a landscape and protected area past the village of ...

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from Klaus Wallach,   Tourismuszentrale Region Neunkirchen
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
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Places of interest: There are many historical sites in the region, such as Ottweiler Castle or Kirkel Castle. The Finkenrech leisure centre also offers great opportunities to relax and unwind. Another highlight is the Schaumberg Tower on the summit of the 568-metre Schaumberg, from where you have a breathtaking view of the entire region.

Cultural highlights: The town of Neunkirchen is home to several museums such as the Mining and Local History Museum or the Saarland School Museum. Regular events such as concerts in the Altes Hüttenareal cultural centre or theatre performances in the Theatersaal am Ring are also a must for every culture lover.

Events: A special event every year is the "Schiffweiler blüht auf" festival, where everything revolves around flowers and there is a colourful parade through the streets. In summer there is also the popular annual Old Town Festival in Neunkirchen - here you can sample regional specialities, listen to live music and be entertained by the street performers.

Culinary specialities: The region is known for its hearty cuisine with dishes such as Lyon sausage, Saumagen or Dibbelabbes. Regional winegrowing also has a long tradition here and is an inviting place for wine tasting.

Outdoor activities: Whether hiking, cycling or water sports - the region offers numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikes through the Bliesgau nature reserve or along the Saar-Hunsrück Trail are particularly beautiful. In summer, you can also swim or go boating at Bostalsee.

If it rains: There is plenty to do in Schiffweiler and Neunkirchen even in bad weather: for example, discover the underworld in the Reden mine or visit the Calypso adventure pool in Saarbrücken.

Conclusion: Schiffweiler and Neunkirchen are definitely worth a trip! The picturesque landscape, historical sites as well as cultural highlights make this region an interesting destination. Whether it's an active holiday or a cultural trip - everyone will find something to their taste here.

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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
  • November 25, 2025
    Finn 210!
    Schöner ruhiger abwechslungsreicher Weg, den man auch mit Hunden laufen kann. Ein Highlight ist die Halde mit ihrer weitreichenden Aussicht. Leider war die Gastronomie bei unserer Ankunft noch geschlossen. Auch ohne Handy findet man sich gut zurecht.
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    Written November 25, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Saukaulenweg
  • 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
  • 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 21, 2022
    Silwin sche
    Dieser Themenwanderweg war echt super … neben Informationen hatte man auch tolle Aussichten ….. kann ich echt empfehlen 👍
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    Written August 21, 2022
    Thematic Trail
    After the Shift
  • 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
  • June 10, 2022
    Günter
    June 10, 2022
    Die Tour hat mir sehr gut gefallen, abwechslungsreich, verkehrsarm, landschaftlich toll (etwas weniger die 10 km im Bereich der Stadt Neunkirchen) und durchaus anspruchsvoll. Unterwegs gibt es viele Möglichkeiten zur Rast und auch zur Einkehr. Achtung, zur Zeit ist hinter Limbach im Bereich der Blies ein kleiner Umweg nötig, zu sehen auch bei meiner Aufzeichnung mit Komoot. https://www.komoot.de/tour/801404757
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    Written June 10, 2022

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