Wood Ant Loop around Osburg & Riveris Reservoir (OS2)
- start: Hiking car park at Osburg sports ground
- destination: Hiking car park at Osburg sports ground
- medium
- 10,96 km
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- 191 m
- 495 m
- 326 m
- 80 / 100
- 40 / 100
A circular hiking route with interesting information boards about the Osburg Forest, its history & its function as a habitat, including a large population of wood ants.
The marked circular route of 11 km leads from the hiking car park near the Osburg sports ground down into the valley, where Misselbach & Eschbach meet and continue as the Riveris flowing into the reservoir. Along the way, information boards tell anecdotes from the history of the Osburg forest & provide information about its function as a habitat for wood ants. You might perceive some things in the forest differently on your next round with this background information!
Along the Riveris reservoir, the drinking water reservoir of the city of Trier and a recreational destination for many hikers, joggers and cyclists, the information boards of the Trier utilities also provide interesting insights into the function of a reservoir.
General information
Directions
We leave the hiking car park in Osburg and follow the OS2 signs. The route is signposted in both directions. Choosing the route through the Misselbach valley, we walk southeast through the Osburg Forest and reach the information point "Gemeindewald Osburg". From here the path continues to the next information stop at the former nursery garden and then to the junction where we turn towards Misselbach valley. Downhill, the path continues to the "Millionenkehr", where tables and benches invite you to take a break. After about 3.4 km, we reach the Misselbach valley and the path now leads us along the Riveris to the reservoir. On this section of the path, we pass large wood ant colonies. Many ant nests can be discovered along the way & an information board provides interesting insights into this topic.
Along the reservoir, the route continues to the Thielenbach inflow. Here we turn back towards Osburg and follow the Thielenbach steadily uphill until we meet the access path to the hiking car park below the sports ground in Osburg.
Safety Guidelines
Entering the forest and using the hiking trails is generally at your own risk.
Depending on the season and weather, increased surefootedness is required on certain trail sections. Therefore, wear clothing and hiking boots suitable for the season and weather with appropriate soles.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing, provisions recommended.
Tip
Relax along the Riveris and take a break with a view of the reservoir
Getting there
Coming from Trier, exit the motorway at Trier-Ehrang and follow the B52/L151 towards Hermeskeil. At Neuhaus, turn towards Osburg. At the roundabout at the town entrance, take the 2nd exit. Follow the street to the town centre, then turn into Bergstraße and continue to the end of the street. Here the parking lot is signposted.
Parking
Free parking is available at the hiking car park.
Public transit
Regular bus connections from Trier and Hermeskeil are available. Please check current timetables at www.vrt-info.de
Pavings
- Crushed Rock (37%)
- Hiking Trail (63%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Mosel. Faszination Urlaub, Author: Touristinformation Ruwer