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2014
Hiking in the impressive natural scenery of the Hunsrück
The Hunsrück low mountain region offers outdoor activities at their very best. Hiking
is equally popular among holidaymakers and day trippers alike, be it for distance
hiking or circular routes, with or without luggage, through dynamic scenic areas, or
passing cultural sites.
The following stretches provide an interesting cross-section of the range of attractive
hiking routes in the Hunsrück:
The Saar-Hunsrück Climb, which is certified with the highest number of adventure
points (64) for a long-distance hiking route, and is therefore considered the best
premium long-distance hiking trail in Germany. The trail takes hikers through two
states from Perl into the glittering gemstone metropolis of Idar-Oberstein or into the
Roman city of Trier.
The scenic diversity of the route is mightily impressive: the river landscapes of the
Saar, Moselle and Nahe compete against the densely forested ranges and ridges of
the Hunsrück low mountain region. Trekking passages made up of narrow pathways
provide an unadulterated experience of the natural scenery far from civilisation. Flat
hiking stretches on soft forest floors, through beautiful meadow landscapes and
along idyllic brook and river courses are the ideal remedy for the feet and souls of
hikers. Those with a keen sense of adventure can expect to encounter steep
descents, primeval moorlands, dramatic rocky passages and impressive narrow
valleys.
A dense network of fantastic circular hiking routes known as the “Traumschleifen
Saar-Hunsrück” (Saar-Hunsrück Dream Loops) really does take hikers into dream
territory. These premium short routes between 8 and 15 kilometres in length are
mostly along narrow, natural pathways. Babbling brooks and towering cliffs quickly
alternate with breathtaking viewpoints and impressive natural and cultural memorials.
Hikes on the Dream Loops provide a relaxing natural experience and allow hikers to
make a wide range of discoveries in the region. The half-day and full-day routes are
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Iris Müller Hunsrück-Touristik GmbH Gebäude 663 55483 Hahn-Flughafen GERMANY
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all certified by the German Hiking Institute: the Baybachklamm trail at Kastellaun, the
Hunolsteiner Klammtour route through the Hölzbach Gorge, the Layensteig
Stimmiger Berg trail in the region around Zell or the Rockenburger Urwaldpfad forest
trail at Beuren/Hochwald. Travelling along these and many of the other SaarHunsrück Dream Loops, hikers will find pretty spots to take a break and enjoy some
down time, as well as plenty of taverns serving a bite to eat.
The 83 km graded Soonwaldsteig Trail hiking route from Kirn to Bingen through the
Soonwald Nahe Nature Park promises a perfect mix of hiking in harmony with nature,
and also in harmony with oneself. Expansive deciduous forests ensure that the air is
fresh and rich in oxygen, giving a truly healthy climate. You will also find great
diversity in terms of flora and fauna, living witnesses to the exciting geological past of
the region. Ancient walls hidden away in forests, and castles and palaces on
mountain peaks all have tales to tell of the Celts, Romans and the Middle Ages.
The historically fascinating Ausoniusweg hiking route is of special interest to fans
of pilgrimage routes. This road, which existed way back in Roman times, was the
route along which Ausonius, a scholar and educator of Emperor Constantine's son,
travelled as early as 368 AD. The route combines a variety of historical elements with
untouched natural scenery. Enjoy a hike in the footsteps of Ausonius and allow
yourself to forget your everyday cares - this is a tempting treat for more than just city
dwellers. The route, which is approximately 120 km in length, still runs partially along
the ancient Roman road, through the lush green meadows and shady forests of the
Hunsrück. Climbing up from the Rhine, and passing through Roman towns such as
Kirchberg, hikers roam through the scenic beauty of the Hunsrück high plateau on
foot. There are plenty of attractions to enjoy en route including Roman games at the
Ausoniushütte lodge, a reconstructed watchtower at Dill, and the Celtic-Roman
Belginum Archaeological Park with interactive museum at Morbach-Wederath. And
awaiting walkers at the end of the hike is Trier, the oldest city in Germany with
countless Roman monumental buildings.
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The Sponheimer Weg hiking trail from Bad Kreuznach to Traben-Trarbach on the
Moselle has many fans. This 105 km stretch traces the footsteps of the Sponheim
nobility. With historical figures such as Loretta von Sponheim, the noble family was of
great import in the Hunsrück and neighbouring regions in the Middle Ages. The
Sponheimer Weg hiking trail takes walkers through an extensive section of the
Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park, passing the countless castles dotted around
Sponheim. In addition to the historical references, the combination of river, forest and
wine regions creates the particular appeal of this historically-themed hiking trail.
The Hunsrückhöhenweg (Hunsrück Hills Trail) was developed as one of the first
trails in the Hunsrück. 166 kilometres in length, it leads the hiker from Boppard/ Rhine
through the bizarre landscape of the Baybach valley to the Castle Town Kastellaun
and through the idyllic Hahnenbach valley to the river Nahe. From there it is directed
to the famous Gemstone Town Idar-Oberstein and the Wildenburg near Kempfeld to
the Erbeskopf, with 816 m the highest peak in Rhineland-Palatinate. The
Hunsrückhöhenweg ends in Bernkastel-Kues/ Moselle. During a hike on this
diversified track one can experience the differences in the idyllic valleys and the hills
full of beautiful extensive views.
The region offers the perfect accommodation for any hiker. Excellent hotels, friendly
boarding houses, private rooms, apartments or holidays on a farm invite the guests.
Information about the Hunsrück as hiking region and many package arrangements
are available at Hunsrück-Touristik GmbH; Gebäude 663, 55483 Hahn-Flughafen;
Germany; Phone +49 (0)6543/ 50 77 00; Fax 50 77 09, eMail:
info@hunsruecktouristik.de, www.hunsruecktouristik.de.
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CONTACT:
Iris Müller Hunsrück-Touristik GmbH Gebäude 663 55483 Hahn-Flughafen GERMANY
Phone +49 (0)6543/ 50 77 00 Fax 50 77 09 E-Mail: i.mueller@hunsruecktouristik.de