Quierschied: Hiking and Cycling

Quierschied offers named hiking routes of different lengths and a cycle route with themed information stations. This gives you two concrete points to consider when planning your trip: you can compare the length of a hike and, when cycling, combine the distance with the stations’ themes. The Saarbrücken Regional Association has additional, distinct cycling and cultural offerings.

Hiking on named routes

Hiking routes in Quierschied include the 8 km Hohlenstein Tour, the network of paths at the Göttelborn spoil heap, the 10 km premium trail “Wildes Netzbachtal” and a 25.6 km section of the Way of St. James towards Saarbrücken. The selection therefore includes individual tours, a network of paths and a section of the Way of St. James. The distances alone distinguish the options: at 8 and 10 km, the Hohlenstein Tour and “Wildes Netzbachtal” are of a similar length, while the 25.6 km section of the Way of St. James is considerably longer.

To plan your trip, you can first consider whether you would like to explore a named tour with a specified length, the network of paths at the Göttelborn spoil heap or the longer section of the Way of St. James. The names and distances offer a concrete comparison without reducing the different routes to a single type of hike.

Cycling with themed stations

The approximately 12 km tour d’énergie runs between the former Reden mine and the Göttelborn mine. Along the route, twelve information stations explore the themes of mining, forests, the sun and climate change. The route’s distance is thus complemented by clearly named information stations that give the cycle tour its thematic framework. Check the route details before setting off.

Velo visavis in the Saarbrücken Regional Association

In the Saarbrücken Regional Association, the regional association and neighboring districts on both the German and French sides have established the Velo visavis routes. This cross-border cycling network extends across the Saarland–Lorraine border region and covers 264 km. It is considered suitable for multi-day tours and weekend excursions. This extensive cycling option complements the approximately 12 km tour d’énergie; the two offerings differ significantly in length and scope. Check the map and route conditions before setting off.

Culture in the Saarbrücken Regional Association

Cultural and historical destinations in the Saarbrücken Regional Association also offer a variety of perspectives. The Völklingen Ironworks was the first industrial monument of its era to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is also an outstanding example of an integrated pig iron production plant of the type that shaped industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The focus here is on the history of industrial production.

Saarbrücken Castle is an 18th-century cultural monument where concerts are held. The Historical Museum Saar is a cultural monument dating from the 13th to the 20th century; it includes an underground castle and hosts exhibitions. The KulturOrt Wintringer Kapelle offers a different connection between history and art: it is a 15th-century cultural monument and an art station in the Bliesgau UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Choose the right focus for your trip

These distinctions give you a clear direction when choosing where to go. The distances help you compare the active options, while the cultural destinations listed offer additional themes to explore as you plan your trip.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Riegelsberg, Heusweiler, Großrosseln, Friedrichsthal.

Go to the regional travel overview: Saarbrücken Regional Association.