Romantic Tour - Trail along the Moselsteig from Palzem to Saarburg
- start: Palzem, Town Center
- destination: Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Straße
- difficult
- 23,06 km
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- 274 m
- 396 m
- 154 m
- 100 / 100
- 80 / 100
The hike leads from Palzem along the main route of the Moselsteig to Kreuzweiler and continues along the access trail via Merzkirchen and Trassem to Saarburg.
The hike along the Moselsteig access trail begins in Palzem on the Upper Moselle. Following the main Moselsteig route, the trail first heads to Kreuzweiler. It then continues along the signposted access trail toward Merzkirchen, where you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Saargau region. Shortly before Trassem, you’ll pass the fishing pond. The final stretch of the hike leads through the romantic Leukbach Valley to the destination, Saarburg. This medieval town offers numerous sights that are well worth a visit!
Impressions
General information
Directions
Palzem - Moselsteig toward Perl – Dilmarbach – Kreuzweiler – Jungenwald – Breisdorferwald – L 133 – turn off here onto the access road toward Saarburg – Moschholz – Ehringer Berg – Kirf Wind Farm – Merzkirchen – Portz – Trassem Fishing Pond – Trassem – Perdenbach – Leukbach Valley – Saarburg.
Safety Guidelines
Please note that there are no places to stop for refreshments along the route from Palzem to Trassem. We therefore recommend bringing enough food in your backpack.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and plenty of snacks in your backpack are recommended.
Tip
The Moselsteig access trails from Palzem to Saarburg and from Saarburg to Konz, combined with Moselsteig Stages 2 and 3, make for a varied 4-day loop hike!
Getting there
Palzem can be reached via the B 419 along the Moselle.
Parking
In Palzem, there are parking spaces in the town center around the market square.
Public transit
Palzem is accessible via the DB Wittlich–Trier–Perl line. You can reach Saarburg via the DB Saarbrücken–Trier line.
For information on current public transportation schedules, visit www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de.
Literature
Tips and information, as well as free brochures and maps for the Saar-Obermosel vacation region, are available from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik at the tourist information offices in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).
Or order the brochures you want directly from our online brochure shop.
Maps
The Moselsteig Recreation Map - Map 1, covering the route from Perl to Trier (Stages 1–4) at a scale of 1 : 25,000, is available for €5.90 from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik at the tourist information offices in Konz and Saarburg.
The “Saar-Obermosel Vacation Region” hiking map, at a scale of 1:35,000, is available for €8.95 at the tourist information offices in Konz and Saarburg.
Or order the map directly from our online brochure shop.
Additional Information
Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Saarburg Tourist Information, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980.
Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Tourist Information Office in Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040.
Email: info@saar-obermosel.de
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Pavings
- Street (9%)
- Hiking Trail (46%)
- Crushed Rock (33%)
- Asphalt Coating (8%)
- Path (3%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V , Author: Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.