Mariannenweg - "Blieskasteler Loop"

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Mariannenweg - "Blieskasteler Loop"

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Mariannenweg - "Blieskasteler Loop"

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11.2km

280m

Hiking

The path follows the traces of the Baroque of Countess Marianne von der Leyen von Blieskastel over the Gollenstein to the Würzbacher Berg and back again. On the way, fantastic views of the vast landscapes of the Bliesgau open up again and again.

The "Blieskasteler Loop" of the Mariannenweg leads…

by Saarpfalz-Touristik

Last updated: July 23, 2024

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2.29 km

Gollenstein Menhir

Highlight • Monument

The Gollenstein near Blieskastel in Saarland is an approximately 4,000-year-old menhir and, at almost seven meters high, the largest in Central Europe. It is one of the landmarks of the Baroque town of Blieskastel.

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10.2 km

Blieskastel Castle Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Mighty building, one reminds me strongly of Italian churches

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10.7 km

Orangery and Baroque Garden Blieskastel

Highlight • Historical Site

It's autumn when I visit. In spring and summer it will be very beautiful for sure.

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11.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

3.07 km

505 m

343 m

210 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

1.98 km

1.73 km

1.44 km

188 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

December 2, 2024,Mariannenweg – "Blieskasteler Schleife"

Who was Marianne?

Marianne von der Leyen g.co/kgs/tRpkVty

A short tour, ideal for getting some exercise and fresh air even in the current cloudy weather, and there is always something to discover in Blieskastel.

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March 19, 2026,🚶🏼‍♀️Mariannenweg - Blieskasteler Schleife

On today's hike, I found the huge Gollenstein particularly noteworthy. The 7m high menhir has been standing there for about 4000 years and is the largest in Central Europe. The term menhir is actually wrong, because the stone was built about 1000 years before the Celtic period. At the beginning of the Second World War, bunker systems were built in …

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August 26, 2023,Mariannenweg - "Blieskasteler Schleife"

This time on the other side of Saarland.
In black and white 👨🏻‍🎨

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June 14, 2026,🚐🥾🥾 Saarland: Blieskastel ~ Mariannenweg, Blieskasteler Schleife

The Mariannenweg is probably the best-known hiking trail around Blieskastel. It leads from the old town of Blieskastel, over the Gollenstein, to the Würzbacher Berg and back again. Along the way, beautiful views open up onto the vast landscapes of the Bliesgau.

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June 30, 2026,Le Gollenstein et le Würzbacher Berg par le chemin de Marianne « Mariannenweg »🪨🔼👑🌿(Blieskastel, Alschbach)🇩🇪

☀️🚶🏻‍♀️🐕 A loop hike starting from Blieskastel, following the Marianne trail «Mariannenweg», Countess Von der Leyen..
I passed by the Gollenstein, a sandstone monolith about seven meters high, considered the largest menhir in Central Europe.. I continued towards the hills to the summit «Würzbacher Berg», then I descended back towards the beautiful Alschbach valley with its typical Bliesgau atmosphere and …

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October 9, 2022,Mariannenweg - Gollenstein

🍁 Was a nice autumn round. Unfortunately, benches for breaks were very clear, but otherwise the path was varied. Forest and open fields alternate. At the end it goes through Alschbach. 🍂

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June 4, 2026,🥾 2026-Kulinarische Wanderung Alschbach Runde (Blieskastel)

dorfvereinalschbach.de/kulinarische-wanderung

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April 23, 2021

The path follows the traces of the Baroque of Countess Marianne von der Leyen von Blieskastel over the Gollenstein to the Würzbacher Berg and back again. On the way, fantastic views of the vast landscapes of the Bliesgau open up again and again.
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