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Nohfelden

Perfect for a day hike. Starting at our hotel, it will take you about 20 kilometres to get there and back. If you walk to the right of the Nahe river and follow the river downstream through the Buchwald forest, you will see 250-year-old larch trees lining your path, and you will also pass the largest Douglas fir in Southwest Germany.

Bosener Mühle Art Centre

Perfect for a break on your walk around Lake Bostal. This cultural and art venue is located directly on the shore and offers interesting exhibitions, workshops and a small café. Be sure to try their homemade cakes!

Walking and hiking trails

In addition to the almost seven-kilometre-long circular footpath around Lake Bostal, hiking enthusiasts will find interesting circular hiking trails of various lengths, altitude profiles and degrees of difficulty in the entire Sankt Wendeler Land region and in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. Here is a good general guide. The Sankt Wendeler Land is also ideal for jogging and running. Take a look at the 20 best running routes in the Saarland!

Old Town of St. Wendel

St. Wendel is the administrative centre of the Sankt Wendeler Land. In the 6th century, St. Wendelinus, who belonged to the Irish-Scottish monastic movement, lived here. In the picturesque old town with its historic buildings, you can still get a feel of the eventful history. The façades of the old town houses have been lovingly restored, especially on the Fruchtmarkt and around the Wendelinus Basilica. The Schloßplatz square is now a lively meeting place with street cafés and restaurants.

Nahe Spring with Wildlife Park in Selbach

The Nahe spring is easy to reach along the former railway line from Theley to St. Wendel, a beautifully constructed route without any steep gradients. It is a place of adventure for the whole family. The Nahe has its source in the forest near Selbach.

In the spot where the first drops flow out of a rock formation, there are great adventures for families and especially children on the 5.5-kilometre-long Nahequelle Trail. Donkeys, goats, wild sheep, fallow deer and a peacock can be found just a few metres from the start and finish of the Nahequelles Trail. There is also an educational bee trail, a climbing playground, a water playground and four fitness stations.

The Nahe spring is also the starting point of the popular Nahe cycle path, which follows the course of the river and runs for about 125 km up to the town of Bingen.

Schaumberg

Saarland’s local mountain (569 m) and most historic peak. Today’s lookout tower was inaugurated in 1976 as a symbol of Franco-German friendship. It has been extensively modernised and is now barrier-free. Its viewing platform is well worth a visit: at an altitude of 604 metres above sea level and 37.5 metres above the ground, you can admire a 360-degree panoramic view of the Saarland and far beyond. The Hunsrück lies at your feet, the Palatinate Forest seems close enough to touch and the Northern Vosges are only a stone’s throw away.

Ringwall of Otzenhausen

Just a few kilometres away from the Seezeitlodge is the Otzenhausen Ringwall, popularly referred to as the “Hunnenring”. The Celts’ ancient knowledge of life rhythms, seasons, nature rituals and medicinal herbs has left its mark on us and is reflected in the wellness, culinary, architecture and design of the Seezeitlodge. The mighty Celtic fortification on the slopes of the Dollberg by Otzenhausen is one of the most impressive Celtic fortifications in Europe. Built in the first century BC, ten-metre-high walls still bear witness to the monumental structure. Otzenhausen is an interesting place to visit with its permanent excavations, guided tours, workshops and archaeological seminars.

Road of Sculptures

An open-air gallery with works of contemporary art. Along the Road of Sculptures, initiated by Leo Kornbrust, which also touches Lake Bostal for 25 km, visitors have been able to explore art in the open air since 1971. Over a period of 17 years, 38 stones and sculptures by internationally renowned artists were lined up at distinctive points in the landscape. Together with the sculptures, the unusually attractive landscape offers hikers an extraordinary experience.

Wendelinushof

Why not visit one of our partners, the Wendelinushof in St. Wendel: an adventure farm and inclusive business with organic farming, market garden, farm shop and fine farm cuisine. They serve local specialities and delicious home-cooked meals.

Peterberg Chapel on the Peterberg near Braunshausen

The 584 m high Peterberg has been regarded as a weather mountain since time immemorial. In pre-Christian times it was devoted to the god Donar, while in later times it was said to be the site of weather witches. On the site where the chapel stands today, for several centuries, there was a sanctuary devoted to Peter, the weather saint.

Freisen Nature Wildlife

Park Ibex, foxes, raccoons, peacocks, reindeer, llamas or moose – experience direct contact with numerous animals that you rarely get to see in the wild. Some can be fed by hand and provide fun for the whole family. In the summer months, falcons, vultures, owls and eagle owls display their skills at an open-air show.

Saar Loop at Mettlach & tree-top path

The Saar Loop in Mettlach-Orscholz is probably the best-known landmark in the Saarland. Over millions of years, the Saar River has carved its way into the rock, creating a natural experience that is second to none. The 12 km long Saar Loop can be explored by bike, on foot or aboard an excursion boat.

Special tip: Above the natural wonder of the Saar Loop, in the spa town of

Orscholz, the barrier-free tree-top walk offers unique views and experiences.
While you’re in the area, it’s also worth taking a detour to see the headquarters of the global brand Villeroy & Boch. In the “House of Villeroy & Boch”, both contemporary trends and two and a half centuries of “Villeroy & Boch” come to life.

Trier

With its history of over 2000 years, Trier is Germany’s oldest city and is located in the middle of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wine-growing region. The city is known for its extensive pedestrian zone and its many distinctive Roman buildings. These include in particular the former city gate “Porta Nigra”.

Idar-Oberstein

Idar-Oberstein is the gemstone and jewellery metropolis of the Nahe region. In numerous museums and gemstone shops you can admire both rough and cut stones or take them home as souvenirs. Other things worth seeing in the town are the Felsenkirche (Church of the Rocks) and the historic Weiherschleife (gemstone-grinding mill).

World Cultural Heritage Site of the Völklingen Ironworks

Experience the history of coal and steel in Saarland. The Old Völklingen Ironworks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the most important completely preserved ironworks dating from the 19th/20th centuries. A tour has been set up that provides detailed descriptions of the various stations.

Fischbach Copper Mine

Records show that the copper mine in Fischbach between Idar-Oberstein and Kirn was already in operation 500 years ago. A tour of the mine leads through the widely ramified tunnel systems and the caverns, which reach as high as 30 metres.

Tholey Abbey

Germany’s oldest monastery stands in the centre of the Saarland village of Tholey. Its past is marked by changing claims of ownership between France and Germany, looting and expropriation. Between 2008 and 2020, the abbey was extensively renovated. The choir windows designed by the world’s most important contemporary artist, Gerhard Richter, are particularly noteworthy and bring the historical building into harmony with modern accents.