Place to visit
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, France: what it is and when to go
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig is a long-distance trail in Germany in France (Mondorf-les-Bains). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Long-distance trail in Germany · Hiking
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 283 km as the crow flies
- Website
- saar-hunsrueck-steig.de
- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 374 km
- From
- Perl
- To
- Boppard
- Run by
- Projektbüro Saar-Hunsrück-Steig
- Coordinates
- 49.46714, 6.38712
What it is and where
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig is a long-distance trail in Germany in France (Mondorf-les-Bains). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Mondorf-les-Bains, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 8.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.46714, 6.38712; the nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 283 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 374 km
- From
- Perl
- To
- Boppard
- Run by
- Projektbüro Saar-Hunsrück-Steig
It is one of the Hiking places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Saar-Hunsrück-Steig is April to October.
- JanPossible8:23
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:08
- JunBest time16:02
- JulBest time15:40
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:48
- DecPossible7:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- MoselsteigLong-distance trail in Germany100 m
- Moselhöhenweg (Hunsrück)Hiking317 m
- Naturschutzgebiet "Hammelsberg und Atzbüsch bei Perl" (N 6504-301)Protected area in Germany1.1 km
- Wolfgang-Maria-Rabe-WegHiking1.4 km
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path2.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- French Way: pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- GR 20: long distance hiking route in France
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Tour du Mont Blanc: long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every France place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saar-Hunsrück-Steig?
It is a long-distance trail in Germany in France. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Saar-Hunsrück-Steig?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.
How do you get to Saar-Hunsrück-Steig?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 283 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Moselsteig, Moselhöhenweg (Hunsrück), Naturschutzgebiet "Hammelsberg und Atzbüsch bei Perl" (N 6504-301). The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Mondorf-les-Bains25 places to see in and around Mondorf-les-Bains, France: Château de Malbrouck, Ouvrage Galgenberg, Ouvrage Kobenbusch. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking2976 places for hiking in France, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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