Hochwald Tour
parking
Paid parking options with day tickets are located at the city parking lot, in the area of the ship landing stage, on the parking deck in Kunoweiher, at Heckingplatz, at the "Im Hagen" parking lot and at the train station.
public transport
Information on current public transport timetables can be found at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de/busnetz.
Description
A circular tour from Saarburg across the heights of the Hochwald.
From Saarburg across the heights of the Hunsrück cycle path to Zerf. Along the Ruwer cycle path to Trier and back via Konz and along the Saar to Saarburg.
Directions
In Trier, you should definitely take some time to see the cultural highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
From Trier, follow the Moselle Cycle Path signs to Konz. In Konz, a town situated at the confluence of the Saar and Moselle rivers, the Saar flows into the Moselle. The final section continues along the left bank of the Saar on the Saar Cycle Path to Saarburg. This section is a flat route along the river, passing through the villages of Kanzem and Schoden before reaching your destination, Saarburg. Along this tour, you'll pass renowned Saar vineyards and enjoy breathtaking views of the sea of vines.
E-bike charging stations in the Saar-Obermosel region:
• Kanzem: Kirchstr. 15a
• Konz: Train station/Bahnhofstraße, at the market square and at the Saar terraces
• Nittel: At the village square, Weinstraße/corner of In der Gessel
• Nittel-Köllig: At the village square
• Oberbillig: At the ferry landing, Moselstraße
• Saarburg: At the boat landing (in the immediate vicinity of the Saar cycle path), at Boemundhof, at the city car park/house of clubs, at the chairlift valley station and at the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule BBS (Boorwiese 11)
• Wincheringen: Bus stop Am Markt
Public transportation
Information on current public transport timetables can be found at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de/busnetz.
Park
Paid parking options with day tickets are located at the city parking lot, in the area of the ship landing stage, on the parking deck in Kunoweiher, at Heckingplatz, at the "Im Hagen" parking lot and at the train station.
Directions
Safety instructions
This suggested tour follows various long-distance cycle routes in the Rhineland-Palatinate region. There is no uniform signage for the route.
equipment
Bring plenty of food and drink!
Tips & Highlights
Listening experience with the listening points on the Saar and Moselle cycle paths at www.saar-obermosel.de/radfahren/lauschtouren.
start
Saarburg
Goal
Saarburg
Elevation profile
Stop for refreshments along the way
