Long distance hiking trail • Etappentour

Bliessteig

Schwer

9 Etappen

29:10 h

105.84 km

2052 m

2028 m

Over 105 kilometers, the Bliessteig winds through nine stages across the gently rolling landscape of the Bliesgau Biosphere and the Saarpfalz district. From the wooded floodplains on the banks of the Blies, through blooming meadow landscapes and Muschelkalk soils to distinctive Buntsandstein rock formations, it offers a fascinating variety of natural and cultural experiences.

The route begins in neighboring France, passes through historic towns like Blieskastel with its baroque flair, and continues through Kirkel and Homburg, where the Buntsandstein shapes the landscape. In Bexbach, the highest point of the path awaits at the Höcherbergturm, offering wide panoramic views over the region.

The Bliessteig is certified by the German Hiking Association as a Quality Path Wanderbares Deutschland and is part of the Quality Region Wanderbares Deutschland Bliesgau. In 2025, it was also voted Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail in the category of multi-day routes by the renowned Wandermagazin audience.

Whether for an entire long-distance hike or individual stages: the Bliessteig invites you to calmly discover the diverse nature and culture of the Bliesgau while taking deep breaths along the way.

Bliessteig

Tipp

Hiking trail

Bliessteig – Stage 1 (Sarreguemines – Gräfinthal)

Mittel

9.4 km

2:20 h

Tipp Gute ÖPNV Anbindung

Hiking trail

Bliessteig - Stage 2 (Gräfinthal - Bebelsheim)

Schwer

12.86 km

3:30 h

Tipp Gute ÖPNV Anbindung

Hiking trail

Bliessteig - Stage 3 (Bebelsheim - Blieskastel)

Schwer

15.02 km

3:55 h

Tipp Gute ÖPNV Anbindung

Hiking trail

Bliessteig - Stage 4 (Blieskastel - Kirkel)

Mittel

9.96 km

3:00 h

Details der Tour

Empfohlene Jahreszeit

Etappen

Dauer

29:10 h

Distanz

105.84 km

Aufstieg

2052 m

Abstieg

2028 m

Höchster Punkt

516 hm

Tiefster Punkt

194 hm

Kondition

Landschaft

Erlebnis

Besonderheiten der Tour

Aussichtsreich / Geologische Highlights

Wegebeschaffenheit

75 % Naturnah

17 % Asphalt

6 % Feinschotter

0 % Sonstiges

Wegmarkierung

Hiking trail marking Bliessteig

On the Bliessteig, you will encounter numerous sights, villages, landscape sections, and certainly people of the Bliesgau Biosphere. There is much to discover and experience through the different landscape types. But also the act of taking a breath, which often comes up short nowadays, is a must here. It is no coincidence that the Bliesgau Biosphere is not surrounded by crowds and invites you to relax as a model region for sustainable development. This is true at many points on the Bliessteig as well.

The route starts in France and initially follows the bank of the Blies through wooded floodplain landscapes. The upcoming stages are characterized by wide views, blooming meadow landscapes, and Muschelkalk soils. After exploring the baroque town of Blieskastel, the landscape around Kirkel and Homburg becomes increasingly rocky — typical Buntsandstein. The hiking trails become richer in forest, and the ascents increasingly challenging. In Bexbach, the highest point of the Bliessteig is reached; here you can enjoy the view from the Höcherbergturm.

Autorentipp

You can find our stage recommendations here. Information on accessibility by bus and train is included.

Wegbeschreibung

Initially, the approximately 108 km long Bliessteig runs through France and along the Blies. Passing the Blies mill, it goes up to the Gräfinthal Monastery. From there, it continues towards Mandelbachtal and Gersheim via the Hannock to the baroque town of Blieskastel. From here, the Bliessteig leads over Kirkel to Homburg and finally ends in Bexbach.

Ausrüstung

All important information about equipment can be found in our packing list.

Sicherheitshinweise

Attention:

Entering the forest and walking on the trails is fundamentally at your own risk.

Due to seasonal or weather-related conditions, increased surefootedness is required on some sections of the paths.

Please wear clothing and hiking shoes suitable for the season and weather with appropriate soles.

Please pay special attention:

Careful use of the constructed stairs in the forest (they might be slippery due to falling leaves).

Weitere Informationen

If you discover a defect on the route, please report it using our defect reporter: https://bit.ly/MaengelmelderBliesgau.

Thank you very much for your support.

von Saarpfalz Touristik

Saarpfalz-Touristik, Julia Serov · CC BY