Saar-Hunsrück Climb
The Saar-Hunsrück Climb runs right across the Hunsrück, from Perl on the Moselle to Boppard on the Rhine or to the Roman city of Trier. The certified premium trail is the highest rated long-distance hiking trail in Germany. With 415 kilometres of exciting scenery and enchanting nature, the Saar-Hunsrück Climb is a path of tranquillity. The heights of the Hunsrück lift the hiker far above the world. Trekking passages on narrow paths offer an unadulterated experience of the natural landscape away from civilisation. Picturesque hiking trails on soft forest floors, through beautiful meadow landscapes and along idyllic streams promise tranquillity and places to relax. The river valleys of the Saar, Moselle, Rhine and Nahe offer wine, culinary delights and culture. And for hikers who love adventure, there are steep descents, rustic moorland landscapes, exciting rocky passages and impressive narrow valleys. With 68 experience points, the Saar-Hunsrück Climb has the highest rating of all long-distance hiking trails recognised by the German Hiking Institute. In 2017, it was also honoured as "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail".
Trail info:
The Saar-Hunsrück Climb leads over 415 kilometres and 27 stages from Perl on the Moselle in Saarland via Idar-Oberstein and the Hunsrück to Boppard on the Rhine as well as a branch to the Roman city of Trier.
"German Hiking Seal" rating:
The Saar-Hunsrück Climb has been awarded the "German Hiking Seal" as a premium trail, the highest honour a hiking trail can achieve in Europe. Among other things, the seal recognises the quality of a hiking trail's experience and the quality of its signposting. Of the long-distance hiking trails certified to date, it has achieved the highest result with 68 experience points. Further information on the hiking seal: www.deutscheswanderinstitut.de Trail quality The Saar-Hunsrück Climb is a near-natural trail, 70% of which runs along forest floors, grass paths or streams. Sturdy footwear is therefore highly recommended.Germany's most beautiful hiking trails
Signposting:
The signposting on the Saar-Hunsrück Climb is "unmarked" and is checked at least four times a year by the trail wardens. The entire trail is marked with the logo. All prominent forks in the trail are equipped with signposts indicating the direction of travel and origin as well as the near, middle and far destinations. As the Saar-Hunsrück Climb is designed as a nature trail, it does not generally pass through towns. However, there are access routes that lead to the next village. A signpost at the start of the access route indicates the distance to the next village. In addition, there are now standardised information boards at many locations which provide information about the nearest hosts (telephone number, opening times, day of rest, etc.).
Closures or diversions:
If, for example, a section of the Saar-Hunsrück Climb is closed due to felling work in the forest, a diversion is automatically signposted. In winter, the trail may be impassable at high altitudes due to snow and ice.
Philosophy:
The Saar-Hunsrück Climb offers pleasure hiking with a trekking character at the highest level.