The first stage of the Bliessteig impresses with numerous trails and paths along the water. After starting in French Sarreguemines, the Blies is crossed several times, thus crossing the national border. The route often goes over forest paths and narrow trails as well as through French villages and open landscapes. The highlights of this stage are the Bliesmühle and the gem Gräfinthal.
The Bliessteig was awarded Germany's most beautiful hiking trail in the category of multi-day tours by the renowned Wandermagazin in 2025.
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Let yourself be impressed by the flair of French architecture in Sarreguemines.
Wegbeschreibung
The Bliessteig starts in Sarreguemines and crosses the suspension bridge "Passerelle René Ludwig" to the other side of the Saar. From here to the right, past the mouth of the Blies into the Saar. Continuing upstream, the route leads directly along the bank of the Blies to the Bliesmühle with the Museum for Ceramic Techniques. Without noticing, the path passes the French-German border. The Blies meanders leisurely through small floodplain woods, the path always nicely close to the water. Over a bridge you come to Blies-Guersviller. The route goes through the village, then on field paths to Blies-Schweyen, where the Blies and thus the border are crossed again. The destination, Gräfinthal Monastery, is not far away.
Ausrüstung
All important information about equipment can be found in our
packing list
Sicherheitshinweise
Attention: Basically, entering the forest and using the hiking trails is at your own risk.
Due to seasonal or weather conditions, increased surefootedness is required on certain trail sections.
Therefore, wear clothing and hiking boots with appropriate soles adapted to the season and weather.
Please especially note:
Careful walking on the constructed stairs in the forest (they may be slippery due to leaf fall).
TOGETHER WITH RESPECT
Friendliness, understanding, and consideration for each other apply as a principle for the cooperative use of our natural space. The code of conduct is:
Use existing paths, follow signposts, and respect trail closures
Leave no traces like trash or dog waste and treat the path carefully
Respect other users of forest and countryside
Be considerate of animals and plants
Plan ahead and use daylight
DISCLAIMER:
Despite repeated checks and careful preparation of the trail descriptions, the publisher assumes no liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information in this description.
USAGE NOTICE:
Dear hiking friends, the trails also lead through untouched nature reserves and forests on natural paths. Preserving and protecting nature is important to us.
We also want to point out the risks and therefore ask you to stay on the designated paths and not to enter existing rock outcrops for safety reasons. Furthermore, we point to the presence of natural forest hazards. Due to weather conditions, some spots on the path can be soaked and slippery and must therefore be navigated with particular care. Solid footwear is recommended on all routes, and surefootedness is indispensable.
Use of the hiking and premium hiking trails is at your own risk.
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