Saarland, Germany
Hiking trails near Merzig
77 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Merzig, Saarland, Germany. Together their route lines cover 763 km. The average route is 9.9 km with 203 m (666 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 77
- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 13
- Easy routes
- 18.3 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 13 easy (17%), 57 moderate (74%) and 7 hard or expert (9%). 40 routes (52%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (3), forest (2), castle and ruins (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 427 m (1,401 ft). The place-level planning field lists april to october as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Sentier de la Moselle, Via Sancti Martini HW-40-01 Mertert (Lux) - Junglinster, Via Sancti Martini HW-40-02 Junglinster - Luxembourg currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
13.0 km
Via Sancti Martini HW-39-17 Trier - Langsur (D)Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
117 m
Via Sancti Martini HW-40-01 Mertert (Lux) - Junglinster6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentier de la Moselle | 60.4 km | 1,141 m | 15 hr | Point to point |
| Via Sancti Martini HW-40-01 Mertert (Lux) - Junglinster | 27.1 km | 117 m | 6 hr 11 min | Point to point |
| Via Sancti Martini HW-40-02 Junglinster - Luxembourg | 23.0 km | 382 m | 5 hr 36 min | Point to point |
| Via Sancti Martini HW-39-17 Trier - Langsur (D) | 13.0 km | 356 m | 3 hr 14 min | Point to point |
| Relais Hellange-Remerschen | 25.8 km | 253 m | 6 hr 5 min | Point to point |
| Mullerthal Trail Route 1 | 37.3 km | 701 m | 9 hr 30 min | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
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Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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