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Werner Freund Wolf Park – Merzig Orchard Trail loop from Besseringen

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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Merzig

Werner Freund Wolf Park – Merzig Orchard Trail loop from Besseringen

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Werner Freund Wolf Park – Merzig Orchard Trail loop from Besseringen

02:51

10.3km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

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178 m

Werner Freund Wolf Park

Highlight • Natural

Small but nice park. You should bring a bit of time and patience to watch or discover the wolves! The howling of the wolves is great! The park does not charge admission fees.

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2.48 km

A sturdy wooden bridge takes you across the Wolfschlucht gorge. The stream flows murmuringly into the valley. The beech forest here is mystical and very beautiful. The path winds up and down, a pleasure to walk along.

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3.43 km

Merzig Orchard Trail

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Who doesn't know the advertising slogan: "Merziger makes heartier!"
This refers to the Merzig fruit juices, which have their origins in the orchards around Merzig and the Saargau and which …

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4.01 km

Viewpoint towards Merzig and Schwemlingen (Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park)

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An elevated shelter offers a view towards Merzig. In addition, a relaxation lounger is available for a rest.

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4.06 km

Viewpoint with wolf sculpture and carved bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the whole trail you can see beautiful sculptures around the theme of wolves

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4.14 km

Wolf Bench on the Wolfsweg

Highlight • Structure

Beautifully designed Wolfs wooden bench.
Popular photo motif!

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6.01 km

Wolf Bench Sculpture (Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park)

Highlight • Monument

Very beautiful and impressive carving

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6.14 km

Wolf Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A wildly romantic gorge including an old bunker system that you can discover on single trails.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

4.37 km

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

1.31 km

220 m

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

21°C

9°C

70 %

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Werner Freund Wolf Park – Merzig Orchard Trail loop from Besseringen

Werner Freund Wolf Park

Wolfsschlucht Bridge

Merzig Orchard Trail

Viewpoint towards Merzig and Schwemlingen (Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park)

Viewpoint with wolf sculpture and carved bench

Wolf Bench on the Wolfsweg

Wolf Bench Sculpture (Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park)

Wolf Gorge

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