Circular hike over the Ockfen fields
- start: Wine Hotel Klostermühle, Ockfen
- destination: Wine Hotel Klostermühle, Ockfen
- easy
- 2,52 km
- 1 hour
- 55 m
- 192 m
- 145 m
- 40 / 100
- 10 / 100
This short circular hike across the Ockfen fields takes you around the wine village of Ockfen.
Walk past the trout ponds heading towards the wine village of Ockfen. Cross the main road and walk uphill past the small Marienkapelle. At the next fork, take the left path, which continues through the fields. After about 150 m, take the next path left again and continue straight ahead. Enjoy the view of Ockfen and the parish church of St. Valentin during the leisurely walk. The next paved path on the left leads you to the Ockfen sports field. Continue to follow this path to the Abbey of St. Martin. There turn left again and you will return to the starting point of your hike.
General information
Directions
Walk past the trout ponds heading towards the wine village of Ockfen. Cross the main road and walk uphill past the small Marienkapelle. At the next fork, take the left path, which continues through the fields. After about 150 m, take the next path left again and continue straight ahead. Enjoy the view of Ockfen and the parish church of St. Valentin during the leisurely walk. The next paved path on the left leads you to the Ockfen sports field. Continue to follow this path to the Abbey of St. Martin. There turn left again and you will return to the starting point of your hike.
Please note that this hiking trail is not a certified premium trail and there is no continuous signage of the route. Furthermore, the path partly runs on paved farm roads and not on narrow trails.
Equipment
Please remember to wear sturdy footwear and carry sufficient backpack provisions.
Tip
This hike is especially suitable as a night hike, as the view with the illuminated parish church has a special charm at night.
Getting there
From Saarburg, take L 138 to Ockfen.
Parking
Free parking is available at the parking lot on L 138.
Public transit
DB route from Trier to Saarbrücken up to Schoden train station.
Information on current public transport timetables is available at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de.
Literature
Tips and information as well as free brochures and map material for the Saar-Upper Moselle holiday region are available from Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism at the tourist information centers in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).
Or order the desired brochures directly from our online brochure shop.
Maps
The hiking map “Holiday Region Saar-Upper Moselle” at a scale of 1:35,000 is available for €8.95 at the tourist information offices in Konz and Saarburg. Or order the map directly from our online brochure shop
Additional Information
Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism, Tourist Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980
Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism, Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040
E-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de
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Pavings
- Crushed Rock (59%)
- Hiking Trail (9%)
- Asphalt Coating (26%)
- Street (5%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V , Author: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.