Velsen Mine Headframe – Bisttal Pathway loop from Forbach

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Velsen Mine Headframe – Bisttal Pathway loop from Forbach

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Velsen Mine Headframe – Bisttal Pathway loop from Forbach

03:03

50.9km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 97 m for 220 m

After 50.7 km for 169 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.19 km

Velsen Mine Headframe

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Headframe of the former Velsen mine, it was used for rope travel and material transport and belonged to the Warndt mine, which was closed in 2005.

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15.8 km

Bisttal Pathway

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Beautiful, shady path along the Bist, partly gravel, partly asphalt.

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18.6 km

Naturschutzgebiet Groswies „Saaraue nordwestlich Wadgassen“

Nature Reserve

35.8 km

View of the Saar and the 1,000‑meter rolling mill

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Great tour along the Saar

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36.7 km

View of Völklinger Hütte and Saarstahl

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Nice or not nice, that is the question? In any case, industrial culture.

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36.8 km

Saar Cycle Route at Völklingen Ironworks

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Is also an impressive section of the Saar cycle path.

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37.6 km

Völklinger Hütte Industrial Complex

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The industrial culture on the Saar is impressive. Above all, a detour to the Völklinger Hütte (world cultural heritage) is worthwhile.

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38.2 km

View of the Völklinger Hütte from the Leinpfad

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The towpath leads directly along the banks of the Saar. On the other side of the river lies the World Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte. From the cycle path you have an impressive view of the old ironworks.

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38.2 km

Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The Völklinger Hütte is a former ironworks founded in 1873 and was closed down in 1986. In 1994, UNESCO elevated the pig iron production of the Völklinger Hütte to the …

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