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Schwalbach

Welcome to Schwalbach, Saarlouis - a destination that definitely deserves a place on your bucket list! Situated as part of the Saarland in south-western Germany, Schwalbach offers a perfect blend of nature and culture.

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Attractions in Schwalbach


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Hiking Trail · Saarland
Traumschleife Waldzeit
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 10 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 98 m
Descent 98 m

At the Traumschleife Waldzeit, the name says it all: dreamy forest passages, wild romantic paths, and shady spots to linger – all of these ...

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from Tourist-Info Saarlouis,   Saarland
Bicycle Rides · Saarlouis County
Lebacher Runde
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 42.6 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 524 m
Descent 511 m

Why Lebach is also called "the Green Center" has two reasons. On the one hand, because you are moving in the heavily forested Saar-Nahe mountain ...

4.5
from Joanna Czyrny,   Saarland
Bicycle Rides · Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Burbach-Köllertal loop
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.1 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 353 m
Descent 382 m

Discover the Saarbrücken region by bike

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Saarland
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 54.2 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 220 m

On a route in the realm of the Sun King. Cycle through the fascinating history of the fortress town Saarlouis on a route through the region.

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from Joanna Czyrny,   Saarland
Bicycle Rides · Bous
Bouser Round
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 23.9 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 206 m

The entertaining tour takes us past the Saar, over fields and through the local forest. Some challenging sections make the route a special experience.

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from Kolja Koglin,   Saarland
Hiking Trail · Saarlouis County
Ensdorf - Schwalbach - Sprengen - Heusweiler
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 183 m
Descent 154 m

Scenic and varied hiking route with magnificent views

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from Wanderratte ...,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 207 m

From the Kautzmühle through the Pfaffenloch to the Mathildeschacht, the Elmer Schacht, and back via the Kasberg

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from G. Müller,   Community
E-Bike · Saarlouis County
Saarlouiser route
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 56.1 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 203 m
Descent 202 m

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from Joanna Czyrny,   Saarland
Hiking Trail · Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Rittenhof circular hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 154 m
Descent 143 m

Idyllic route through nature and culture near Köllerbach

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from Wanderratte ...,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 58.5 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 415 m
Descent 415 m

Three attractive valleys, the Saar, the Köller and the Burbach valleys, and the heights in between with beautiful panoramic views characterize ...

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from Joanna Czyrny,   Saarland
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Geographical location: Schwalbach is located on the edge of the Saar-Nahe mountain region and is surrounded by forests. The town is about 20 kilometres south of the state capital Saarbrücken and only a few kilometres away from the French border.

Tourist attractions: One of the main attractions in Schwalbach is Kerpen Castle. This medieval fortress was built in the 12th century and today offers an impressive panorama over the region. Another historical site is the Old Town Hall, which has existed since the 17th century. Those who enjoy walking or hiking will love the forest nature trail - it leads through dense forests with various plant species as well as animals such as foxes or wild boars.

Cultural highlights and events: For those interested in culture, there is plenty to discover: The Museum Haus Ludwig shows contemporary works of art by various artists from Europe; in addition, the popular city festival takes place every year at the beginning of September.

Culinary specialities: When it comes to culinary delights, you will also find what you are looking for here: Be sure to try the traditional Saarland cuisine with dishes such as dibbelabbes (potato dish), Lyon sausage or the famous Schwenker - a spicy barbecue skewer.

Most important outdoor activities: The best season for outdoor activities is summer. Then, for example, you can swim in the outdoor pool, go for a bike ride through the woods or play on the nearby golf course. If it rains, there are also options: visit the indoor swimming pool in Saarlouis or take a trip to the nearby cinema.

Where is it most beautiful? Walks along the Saar River and hikes through the surrounding forests are particularly recommended. The view from Kerpen Castle over the valley is also breathtaking!

Conclusion: Schwalbach, Saarlouis - a destination with a lot of charm and history! Whether nature lover, art connoisseur or gourmet - everyone gets their money's worth here. This travel guide guarantees you unforgettable experiences in a region of Germany that is definitely worth a visit!

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  • May 20, 2026
    EVA
    May 19, 2026
    angenehme Abendrunde
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    Written May 20, 2026
  • May 19, 2026
    P. F. 🇪🇺
    Schöne alternative zur originalen Strecke, besonders der Teil über den Feldweg macht die Strecke insgesamt viel schöner. Von der ehemaligen Beschilderung sind wirklich nur noch ein paar Wegweiser über geblieben und im Bereich der Windräder ist der Weg komplett verschwunden. Also dann diese Strecke und man hat eine schöne Wanderung.
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    Photo: P. F. 🇪🇺, CC0, Community
    Written May 19, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Celtic trail - new
  • March 24, 2026
    seya
    March 12, 2026
    Die Route war sehr entspannt und lieferte viele abwechslungsreiche Eindrücke, von der Kapelle über den Aussichtsturm bis hin zum weiten Blick auf den Saarpolygon, was die Wanderung interessant gemacht hat.
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    Photo: seya, Community
    Photo: seya, Community
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    Photo: seya, Community
    Photo: seya, Community
    Written March 24, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Traumschleife Waldzeit
  • August 16, 2025
    Wolf-Dieter R 
    August 16, 2025
    Schöne Rundtour mit kleinen Steigungen und vielen Waldkilometern. Parkplätze am Sportgelände gibt es genug. Auch gibt es genügend Rastplätze und viele Abfalleimer. Dazu gibt es noch einen schönen Aussichtsturm und eine Kneippanlage auf dem Weg. Der Weg ist sehr gut ausgeschildert, so dass man sich nicht verlaufen kann.
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    Photo: Wolf-Dieter R, Community
    Photo: Wolf-Dieter R, Community
    Photo: Wolf-Dieter R, Community
    Photo: Wolf-Dieter R, Community
    Photo: Wolf-Dieter R, Community
    Photo: Wolf-Dieter R, Community
    Photo: Wolf-Dieter R, Community
    Photo: Wolf-Dieter R, Community
    Written August 16, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Traumschleife Waldzeit
  • February 22, 2025
    David Friedrich
    Also erwartet haben wir von diesem Weg in Ensdorf mal so gar nix, wurden aber positiv überrascht. Super schöne Wanderung mit wenigen richtigen Highlights auf schmalen Pfaden durch den Ensdorfer Wald. Viele sehr gepflegte Rastplätze und viele Mülleimer unterwegs. Eine Wanderweg der zu empfehlen ist und auf dem man runter kommt.
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    Written February 22, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Traumschleife Waldzeit
  • July 29, 2024
    Moni S. 
    Schöne ruhige Tour
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    Written July 29, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Traumschleife Waldzeit
  • March 14, 2024
    Stefanie Otterbach
    March 10, 2024
    Netter Weg mit viel Pfadanteilen.
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    Written March 14, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Traumschleife Waldzeit
  • September 03, 2023
    Isolde Füßle
    September 03, 2023
    sehr schöne leichte Strecke, überwiegend im Wald.
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    Photo: Isolde Füßle, Community
    Photo: Isolde Füßle, Community
    Photo: Isolde Füßle, Community
    Photo: Isolde Füßle, Community
    Photo: Isolde Füßle, Community
    Written September 03, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Traumschleife Waldzeit
  • February 11, 2023
    Sascha Müller
    February 11, 2023
    Heute sollte es mal wieder eine Traumschleife sein. Eine ringsum tolle, gemütliche und aufgrund seiner Topographie auch einfache Tour. Ständiger Wechsel zwischen romantischen Waldpassagen und freiem Gelände. Hinzu kommen so einige Highlights, wie die Freilichtbühne, Kapelle oder der Aussichtsturm Krickelsberg. Wie von allen Traumschleifen gewohnt, die super Beschilderung und der sehr gute Wegezustand. Rast- und Ruhemöglichkeiten in Hülle und Fülle vorhanden. Wir können diesen Weg nur empfehlen.
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    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Photo: Sascha Müller, Community
    Written February 11, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Traumschleife Waldzeit
  • December 28, 2022
    Reinhard Schneider
    December 26, 2022
    schöne Runde zwischen Bous und Sprengen. Das letzte Teilstück oberhalb der Landstraße L140 ist nicht mehr begehbar. Entweder den Fußweg direkt an der Landstraße wählen oder den Feldweg oberhalb.
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    Written December 28, 2022
  • August 31, 2022
    Corwis Outdoor und Wandern
    August 30, 2022
    Wir hatte leider das Pech, dass gerade Baumfällarbeiten stattgefunden haben, weswegen wir den gezwungenermaßen ein wenig abkürzen mussten, ansonsten ein sehr schöner Weg, vor allem der Aussichtsturm ist ein kleines Highlight.
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    Written August 31, 2022
  • April 17, 2022
    Kerstin Scherf
    Diese Tour hat uns auch sehr gut gefallen… eine schöne Landschaft. Eine Mischung aus Wald, Feld und Wiesenlandschaft. Genau richtig um Energie und Sonne zu tanken. Sehr abwechslungsreiche und viele interessante Eindrücke auf dem Weg. Rast- und Sitzmöglichkeiten sind ausreichend vorhanden. Aber ja schaut euch die Bilder an:
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    Written April 17, 2022

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