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Diedenhofen
Bad Sierck

Stromberg Caves – Stromberg Limestone Cliffs loop from Rustroff

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France
Great East
Diedenhofen
Bad Sierck

Stromberg Caves – Stromberg Limestone Cliffs loop from Rustroff

Moderate

4.6

(44)

179

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Stromberg Caves – Stromberg Limestone Cliffs loop from Rustroff

03:55

13.8km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

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2.09 km

Gypsum Mine Tunnel

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Decomposition and use of plaster of paris

The work in the tunnel

In order to be able to break down the gypsum, holes were first drilled in the tunnel and …

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3.16 km

Koch House, Schengen

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The Kochhaus in Schengen was built in 1779. It is not far from Schengen Castle on the corner of Wäistrooss / Hemmeberreg and Beim Schlass. The Church of the Redeemer is only a few meters away. Wikipedia.

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5.32 km

Old train station

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🚉 Old Apach Train Station – Border Station with a Patina

The disused Apach train station quietly speaks of times gone by, when cross-border trains still stopped here. The building, …

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7.81 km

The impressive castle ruins are enthroned high on a rocky outcrop and offer an overwhelming view of the village and the picturesque Moselle loops. Often destroyed and rebuilt, the fortress …

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10.7 km

This pretty chapel is located a little off the official route of the dream loop "Schengen Grenzenlos". Next to it is a lawn, at the edge of which a cross …

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11.1 km

Stromberg Caves

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On the descent from the Stromberg down into the valley, you circle the rock massif and find on the back of this wooden entrance.

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11.2 km

The Sierck-les-Bains quartzite quarry was used to extract quartzite for the construction of the castle, the church, and several houses in Sierck-les-Bains.

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11.3 km

Stromberg Limestone Cliffs

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These chalk cliffs are the symbol of the summit of Stromberg. From here you have an amazing view.

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13.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.30 km

4.27 km

1.80 km

1.59 km

381 m

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

3.54 km

1.47 km

1.17 km

1.16 km

224 m

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Wednesday 1 July

28°C

13°C

21 %

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Comments

May 29, 2023,Festungsruine Sierck Frankreich 🚶‍♀️🌞😉
Today we went to France on the Moselle.. We parked near the small Eiffel Tower.. then in the direction of the fortress looked impressive.. even the place had a lot to see as if we were in the south.. then over the Pont de Rettel bridge on to Luxembourg..to the Chapell Notre-Dame-des Sept-Douleurs from there you have a great view, …

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For a change, visit the Moselle and a border tri-point with a famous name. Magnificent landscape and course entirely on asphalt. In good weather, the view must be even more beautiful. All I have to do now is enjoy a good glass of local wine. Health ! 🥂

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Today the hike led from Perl to Schengen, then through the vineyards to Contz, over the Moselle to Sierck and back to Perl, it was 12 km, with a longer stay in Sierck it was inside the building, the problem for Komoot was finding a location, so that's right This numerical value is not, the Christmas market in Sierck is …

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Today we met at Perl train station, the route took us over the Moselle bridge to Schengen(Lux.), then further through the vineyards and forest to Contz(Fr.), from there over the Moselle bridge to Sierck(Fr.). We took a break on the bank promenade, after a tour of the town, the path led directly along the banks of the Moselle back to …

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Today's tour starts at the car park in Perl, right next to the police station. Luckily, we only see at the end that a parking disc would have been necessary. But there wouldn't have been enough time.
If only, if only, bike chain, we take a fairly direct route to the banks of the Moselle (we are now in France) …

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We got this tour from Edgar and Alice and it was really nice 😊 Thank you again for showing us your home and surroundings in such a special way!😊
Beautiful views of the Moselle valley, Schengen, where the Schengen agreement was signed, vineyards, rocks and original hiking trails with a few climbing areas 😅
We hiked through 3 countries with …

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