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Landkreis Saarlouis
Bous

Krickelsberg Observation Tower – View of the Saarpolygon loop from Bous

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Germany
Saarland
Landkreis Saarlouis
Bous

Krickelsberg Observation Tower – View of the Saarpolygon loop from Bous

Moderate

3.0

(1)

6

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Krickelsberg Observation Tower – View of the Saarpolygon loop from Bous

03:26

12.7km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.66 km

View of Saarpolygon and surroundings from Römerweg

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From there you have a great all-round view towards Saarlouis, Riegelsberg and Schwalbach. When the sun goes down behind the heap and the Saar polygon, that's the absolute highlight.

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2

4.73 km

View of the polygon and shadow for the dog

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3

5.74 km

This wooden observation tower rises into the sky, amidst the countryside. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of fields, forests, and the surrounding rolling hills—a truly memorable …

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4

5.77 km

Large shelter at Krickberg

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Nice shelters for a rest.

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5

5.78 km

Krickelsberg Observation Tower

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The tower offers a good view of the Elm

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6

7.49 km

View of the Saarpolygon

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The Saarpolygon is always worth an ASCENT.

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7

9.31 km

A relic from the world of work
The “Völklinger Hütte” was and is one of the largest employers in our region. Many Elmer citizens found jobs in the immediate vicinity …

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9.81 km

Wooden Bridge Schwalbach

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.04 km

2.95 km

874 m

859 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

2.81 km

1.96 km

1.81 km

447 m

248 m

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Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

68 %

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