Moulin d'Eschviller – Saint Joseph Chapel loop from Brenschelbach

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Moulin d'Eschviller – Saint Joseph Chapel loop from Brenschelbach

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Moulin d'Eschviller – Saint Joseph Chapel loop from Brenschelbach

04:32

16.8km

230m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

Bench With View of the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.93 km

Wooden Shelter in Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice rest area that invites you to stop off

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2.19 km

Picnic area with a view of Bliesgau

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There is a table with two benches. Perfect for a rest with food and drinks.

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3.42 km

View of the Vosges

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View to the Donon, where the white and the red Saar have their source.

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4.25 km

Forest Trail in Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

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7.38 km

Moulin d'Eschviller

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Unfortunately, Tuesday after 14 o'clock has only opened up

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12.0 km

Saint Joseph Chapel

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The St. Joseph Chapel and St. Joseph's Column were created to commemorate the victims of World War II. In the 3rd Reich 1940-1945 here was a huge military training area.

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12.8 km

Peace Cross and View of Piesweiler

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Nice rest area with a view of the Bliegau 🇩🇪.

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

2.40 km

1.63 km

948 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

4.47 km

3.83 km

1.99 km

541 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 8 October

12°C

5°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

August 27, 2024,Grenzgänger Brenschelbach

Today there was sun and wind near Brenschelbach on the Grenzgängerweg. You can see many birds of prey here and see far.
👀 The 16 km are worth it 😊

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January 25, 2025,Grenzgänger

Watch the YouTube video:

--> from February 28, 2026

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February 19, 2023,Wanderung 19.02.2023, 16.00 Uhr rund um die Moulin d´Eschviller mit Erlebnis-Wandern-Saarland Martin Bambach

The second hike this weekend led to the border region of Bitscherland / Südlicher Bliesgau. Start and finish was the mill near Eschviller. There is a not exactly small parking lot here. At the moment the mill is being rebuilt and is closed. Since the mill also has a museum and a restaurant, the parking lot could get tight when …

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