recommended route
Five Ponds Tour
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Blick auf den SchaumbergPhoto: CC BY, Tourismus Zentrale Saarland, Frank Polotzek
This charming hike leads over varied trails including stretches through shady forests as well as open fields and meadows. Five ponds on the way invite hikers to rest and observe the local flora and fauna. Some interesting historical buildings along the way.
Open
moderate
Distance 11 km
4:15 h
164 m
135 m
413 m
305 m
Author’s recommendation
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
413 m
Lowest point
305 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Rest stops
Restaurant ParadiesSafety information
Please note:
Entering the forest and using the hiking trails is always at one’s own risk.
Depending on season and weather individual legs of hiking trails require a particularly sure foot. Therefore, please make sure to wear hiking shoes with rugged soles for traction and clothes that are appropriate for the respective season and weather conditions.
Tips and hints
Start
Bliesen (cemetery) (338 m)
Coordinates:
DD
49.480140, 7.095954
DMS
49°28'48.5"N 7°05'45.4"E
UTM
32U 362080 5482575
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Destination
Sportplatz Winterbach/Seitersstraße, 66606 St. Wendel
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Train to St. Wendel, then R4 or R12 to ‘Winterbach Friedhof‘, from there 5 min walkingGetting there
Via B41 towards St. Wendel, exit Winterbach, via B269 to WinterbachParking
Parking possible at the cemetery in BliesenCoordinates
DD
49.480140, 7.095954
DMS
49°28'48.5"N 7°05'45.4"E
UTM
32U 362080 5482575
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Status
Open
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11 km
Duration
4:15 h
Ascent
164 m
Descent
135 m
Highest point
413 m
Lowest point
305 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 32 Waypoints
- 32 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
Questions and answers
Rating
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