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The ruin of Drachenfels Castle is one of the impressive stops on the Palatinate Forest Trail, Palatinate
Ringed by the Moselle, Nahe, Rhine and Saar rivers, the Hunsrück has a whole host of fascinating attractions: old mills beside babbling brooks, mighty castles and romantic places such as Herrstein or Kastellaun where visitors are reminded of long-gone days, exploring the ruins of mediaeval fortifications and strolling along lanes lined with timber-framed buildings. Hiking along the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig means hiking through moorland, across wooden walkways and along strange piles of quartzite blocks. Experience a wonderful blend of nature and culture on the trail voted "Germany's most beautiful" in 2009. Adventurous walkers follow in the footsteps of the Romans and the Celts and explore their ancient settlement sites in the Hunsrück hills.
The Saar-Hunsrück-Steig trail runs for 410 kilometres on mostly natural tracks between Trier, Perl/Moselle and Boppard/Rhine, combining culture and wellness with scenic beauty. This premium-grade long-distance trail in the Saar-Hunsrück nature reserve takes in an impressive variety of landscapes: the vineyards and riverbanks of the Saar, Moselle, Nahe and Rhine rivers contrast with the densely wooded hills and ridges of the Hunsrück uplands.
View from Erbeskopf on the Saar-Hunsrück Climb, Hunsrück
Today, Martin Seidler takes you on an adventurous walk to the Layensteig Strimmiger Berg loop in the Hunsrück. With every step, you can sense unspoilt nature all around and you can even spot toads, lizards and other wildlife. There are ladders, climbing step irons and grab ropes to help you through the spectacular climbs near the rugged slate of the Hunsrück, or you can brave the depths of the disused mine tunnels. It is a captivating experience.
