Dream Loops in the region around the Saar-Hunsrück Climb:
36Mittelalterpfad [Middle Ages Trail], Herrstein Consolidated Community
Medieval Herrstein with its picturesque half-timbered houses is the starting point for this eventful trail, one with interesting references to the Middle Ages in the region. The Middle Ages Trail offers everything a top trail comprises: almost natural paths, splendid vistas, diverse forests and special features such as the natural monument "Misery Oak" or the "Raven's Pulpit." The hike is ideal for adding a sightseeing tour of historical Herrstein.
The trail was assessed with 74 adventure points by the German Hiking Institute.
Starting point:
Parking on Bachweg in Herrstein (for navigation: Bachweg in 55756 Herrstein - Kreuzung Bachweg/ Hauptstrasse)
Additional parking: large parking area on Brühlstrasse, parking at Lindenplatz
Refreshment stops:
Café, Restaurant, Pension "Zehntscheune", Herrstein, Telephone: 06785/1658
"Herrsteiner Mühle", Restaurant, Herrstein, Telephone: 06785/998600
Additional info: www.edelsteinstrasse.de or www.vg-herrstein.de
Middle Ages Trail
| Length: | 5.3 mi/8.5 km |
| Profile: | Easy to medium difficult with some ascents and descents |
| Time: | 2.5 to 3 hours |
| Season: | year round |