Route proposal: Biking at the Hohe Wurzel in the High Forest
- start: Parking lot Sternfeld barbecue hut, Farschweiler junction
- destination: Parking lot Sternfeld barbecue hut, Farschweiler junction
- medium
- 22,94 km
- 2 hours 16 minutes
- 401 m
- 653 m
- 462 m
- 60 / 100
- 60 / 100
Ideal for mountain bike or pedelec: over 23 km it goes from the Sternfeld barbecue hut via the Hohe Wurzel towards Hinzert & Reinsfeld and back.
This route proposal leads right through the Osburg High Forest. The start and end point is the barbecue hut in Sternfeld near Farschweiler. Nearby are the dream loop "Roman-Celtic Trail" and the themed educational trail "Forest Thistle Trail". After the climb to the Hohe Wurzel, we reach the forest near Hinzert, where, near the memorial site SS special camp/concentration camp Hinzert, "Sites of Inhumanity" are marked, among other things, with information panels. The path then leads to the memorial itself, which can be visited free of charge during opening hours. Between Hinzert and Reinsfeld the route follows the connecting cycle path to the Ruwer-High Forest cycle path. In Reinsfeld, it then goes back into the forest and along the Marked Tree – the boundary between Osburg and Reinsfeld districts, the Old Pond, Pioneer Pond and Misselbach back to Farschweiler.
Impressions
General information
Directions
From Farschweiler it goes along the old Roman road to the junction 3 Marken at km 2.6. Here the path continues straight ahead on the hiking trail SU2 (Sites of Inhumanity 2) through the Osburg state forest. After 3.9 km we turn right and continue on SU2 to the memorial site SS special camp / concentration camp Hinzert. Via the access cycle path it goes to the Ruwer-High Forest cycle path and then into the town center of Reinsfeld. We leave the town towards the sports facility to the north, meet the hiking trail GR (Great Circular Route) and at km 15.8 arrive at the Marked Tree, the boundary between Reinsfeld and Osburg. From there it continues on the OS1 along the Old Pond until km 17.6. Here we turn right onto the RuT5 and continue along the Pioneer Pond on this path to the Sternfeld forester’s lodge. After crossing the state road we reach the starting point at the barbecue hut in Farschweiler.
Safety Guidelines
This is a route proposal that is not signposted. Riding the route is fundamentally at your own risk and responsibility.
Your own abilities and fitness must be realistically assessed.
Expect typical forest hazards such as fallen trees/branches etc.
Please be sure to show consideration for other forest users/hikers, stop and dismount if necessary: pedestrians have the right of way!
Equipment
Technically flawless mountain bike or pedelec, helmet and other protective gear, weather-appropriate bike clothing, provisions and drink
Tip
Visit the memorial site SS special camp / concentration camp Hinzert. The cemetery of the memorial and the information panel system, which mark the "Sites of Inhumanity" in the adjacent forest, can be visited depending on the weather always from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (from April to September until 7:00 p.m.). More information at https://www.gedenkstaette-hinzert-rlp.de
Getting there
Approach from Koblenz direction, A1, exit Trier-Ruwer towards Hermeskeil, B52 /L151. Exit Farschweiler, parking lot directly on the right side
A1, exit Reinsfeld, towards Trier on L151, exit Farschweiler, parking lot directly on the right side
Parking
Free parking at the parking lot in front of the Sternfeld barbecue hut
Public transit
Line R 200 between Trier and Hermeskeil / Türkismühle
Pavings
- Hiking Trail (52%)
- Crushed Rock (31%)
- Street (6%)
- Path (11%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Mosel. Faszination Urlaub, Author: Touristinformation Ruwer