Old Railway Bridge – Oberkirchener Tunnel loop from Herchweiler

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Old Railway Bridge – Oberkirchener Tunnel loop from Herchweiler

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Old Railway Bridge – Oberkirchener Tunnel loop from Herchweiler

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16.3km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

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Old Railway Bridge

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Very nice bridge that serves well as a photo backdrop

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Very dangerous place “Caution” definitely needs to be expanded

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Schwarzerden Station – Ostertalbahn Experience Trail

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The Ostertalbahn is a branch line that runs in the northeast of the Saarland from Ottweiler to Schwarzerden, mainly along the Oster which gives it its name. Although the first …

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Schwarzerden Station (Ostertalbahn Museum Station)

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The route of the Ostertalbahn, which begins in Ottweiler, ends at Schwarzerden station. However, the route is only used irregularly in museum railway operations.

For railway nerds there are many old wagons and locomotives to be seen on the sidings.

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Peffelbach Pond

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Nice rest and picnic opportunity near Mithra Temple. It is best to rest on the side of the hut. You can hear the street across the street

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Oberkirchener Tunnel

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The tunnel penetrates the Pitzrech (height 413 m above sea level) between Oberkirchen Nord station and Schwarzerden. The route leads over a length of …

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