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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Orchideenpfad – Hammelsberg loop from Merschweiller

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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Orchideenpfad – Hammelsberg loop from Merschweiller

Easy

4.9

(8)

36

hikers

Orchideenpfad – Hammelsberg loop from Merschweiller

01:34

5.36km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.04 km

Shelter with a view of the Moselle Valley

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refuge with two sets of tables and benches. Beautiful view. There is also a relaxation lounger in front of the hut.

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2

2.07 km

View of the Village in Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

2.07 km

View of Sierck-les-Bains from the Wooden Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a breathtaking view, lovely.

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4

2.07 km

Great mountain trail with a view of the Moselle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

After the refuge, the path descends over the ridge and offers beautiful views.

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5

2.34 km

Franco-German boundary markers on the Hammelsberg

Highlight • Monument

When pilgrims from the Rhineland, who are on the route (around two and a half thousand kilometers long) to Santiago de Compostela to the grave of Saint James, reach the …

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6

2.79 km

Orchideenpfad

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Hike through dry meadows with rare orchid species.

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7

3.26 km

Hammelsberg

Highlight • Other

Nice climb to Hammelsberg. A bit demanding, but easy to do. Would still recommend hiking shoes.

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8

3.40 km

View of Apach

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the ascent you will find nice seating with a wonderful view. This section of the trail is quite exposed to the sun ...

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5.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

1.51 km

476 m

196 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

672 m

447 m

225 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

27°C

13°C

19 %

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