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Dream Loop Kastel Rock Trail

  • start: Car park in front of the Klause, 54441 Kastel-Staadt
  • destination: Car park in front of the Klause, 54441 Kastel-Staadt
  • difficult
  • 8,22 km
  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • 415 m
  • 361 m
  • 182 m
  • 100 / 100
  • 80 / 100

The rock path leads through the high plateau of Kastel-Staadt and is characterised by a unique variety of experiences with historical treasures, from the Celts to the Prussians.

The Kastel Rock Trail leads through the rocky high plateau of Kastel-Staadt and is characterised by a unique variety of experiences. In addition to the historical treasures, from Celtic to Prussian times, the Felsenweg offers a wealth of scenic attractions.The grandiose rock landscape of the red sandstone with towering cliffs and a fantastic panoramic view as well as the idyllic Pinschbach valley are impressive. The most beautiful view is from the monumental Altfels, which requires some climbing. But you are rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Saar valley. Other unique rock formations can be found along the route: Römertor, Runder Turm or the Igelfelsen.

General information

Directions

Klause National Monument car park - direction Cemetery of Honour - Elisensitz - Runder Turm - Pilsfels - Altfels - Pinschbachbrücke - Kastel town centre - Mariengrotte - Römertor - Klause car park

Safety Guidelines

Almost 80% of the trail is on paths or soft forest floor. Sturdy shoes are recommended. The route is not suitable for prams.

Equipment

Almost 80% of the route is on paths or soft forest soil. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

Tip

Combinez la randonnée sur la boucle de rêve Kasteler Felsenpfad avec une visite du monument régional Klause !Horaires d'ouverture : Mercredi-dimanche 10h00-16h00, juillet et août ouvert jusqu'à 17h00. Dernière entrée une heure avant la fermeture.

Getting there

Coming from Trier, take the B 51 towards Saarburg and continue via Trassem (B 407) towards Freudenburg until you reach the Kastel-Staadt exit.

Parking

Free parking in front of the Klause (König-Johann-Str., 54441 Kastel-Staadt).

Public transit

For information on current bus timetables, please visit: www.vrt-info.de/busnetz

Literature

A free flyer on the Klause and the Kastel-Staadt cultural plateau is available at the tourist information offices in Konz and Saarburg.

Additional Information

Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist-Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist-Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040E-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de Visit our website with exclusive tips and information on the Saar-Obermosel holiday region:https://www.saar-obermosel.de/   https://www.facebook.com/saarobermosel   https://www.instagram.com/saarobermosel   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcqfebcdiSYLAAj_qIxsBQ

Pavings

  • Path (51%)
  • Hiking Trail (24%)
  • Unknown (24%)
  • Street (1%)

Weather

This tour is presented by: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V , Author: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.

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