Mariannenweg - "Wuerzbacher Loop"

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Mariannenweg - "Wuerzbacher Loop"

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Mariannenweg - "Wuerzbacher Loop"

03:22

12.0km

250m

Hiking

This circular tour follows the traces of the Baroque era and Countess Marianne von der Leyen from Niederwürzbach and back again. Along the way, you'll repeatedly enjoy fantastic views of the expansive Bliesgau landscape and the forest area around Niederwürzbach.

The "Würzbach Loop" of the Mariannenweg trail starts at the…

by Saarpfalz-Touristik

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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665 m

View of the Annahof at the Niederwürzbacher Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful view at the Niederwürzbacher Weiher. There is also a beautiful circular path around the pond.

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2.24 km

Annahof at the Niederwürzbacher Pond

Highlight • Restaurant

A really great property, including a beer garden right on the lake.

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4.04 km

Hexentanzplatz Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An open shelter and rest pavilion stands at the Hexentanzplatz.

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9.89 km

View of the cultural landscape and villages in Bliesgau

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is recommended to take a short break here and enjoy the wonderful view.

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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

2.94 km

250 m

159 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

4.00 km

1.82 km

699 m

180 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

5°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

January 16, 2025,Mariannenweg – "Würzbacher Schleife"

I had to take advantage of the wonderful weather today and so I drove to the Würzbacher Weiher. From there I then tackled the Mariannenweg "Würzbachschleife". I had to overcome a few inclines, but it was still a great hike.

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April 13, 2024,Mariannenweg – "Würzbacher Schleife"

Comfortable spring hike with G🧒, F🧒 and U🧑. Stop at the Annahof beer garden, where we ate our way through the tarte flambée menu.😋

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October 28, 2021,Mariannenweg - "Würzbacher Schleife"mit abstecher zur Lourdes Grotte

The path follows the traces of the baroque of Countess Marianne von der Leyen from Niederwürzbach and back again. On the way, fantastic views of the wide Bliesgaul landscape and the forest area around Niederwürzbach open up again and again.

Bliesgau: Panoramic circular hiking trail

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November 27, 2025,Le chemin de la comtesse « Mariannenweg »💦🦆🍂👑🍂🪿💦(Niederwürzbach)🇩🇪

🌥️🚶🏻‍♀️🐕 A trail retracing the steps of Countess Marianne von der Leyen 👑, starting in Niederwürzbach. The route begins at Würsbach Pond, the former summer residence of the Counts von der Leyen 👑, with the Red House, the Annahof Mansion, and Philippsburg Castle—three Baroque-era buildings, of which only the first two remain. The trail then loops through the forest around …

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April 23, 2021

This circular tour follows the traces of the Baroque era and Countess Marianne von der Leyen from Niederwürzbach and back again. Along the way, you'll repeatedly enjoy fantastic views of the expansive Bliesgau landscape and the forest area around Niederwürzbach.
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The "Würzbach Loop" of the Mariannenweg

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