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Walking route · Hilscheid · Updated on 14 November 2026

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Erbeskopf - Saarschleife walk

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Erbeskopf - Saarschleife is a walk of 114 km from Hilscheid. Along the way you'll find 293 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points and 8 public toilets.

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Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Erbeskopf - Saarschleife
Burg Grimburg · after 51.7 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 114 km
  • ± 28:45 h
  • ↑ 2,047 m · ↓ 2,481 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • International route

  1. Start in Hilscheid

    0 km

    At the start: Erbeskopfturm and Erbeskopf.

  2. 6.7 km · 7 benches

    Water point

    6.7 km

  3. 674 m · 7 benches

    Public toilet

    7.4 km

  4. 16.1 km · 27 benches

    Keltischer Ringwall

    23.5 km

    Attraction

  5. 3.3 km · 9 benches

    Public toilet

    26.8 km

  6. 698 m · 4 benches

    Water point

    27.5 km

  7. 1.1 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    28.7 km

  8. 22.9 km · 29 benches

    Burg Grimburg

    51.6 km

    Public toilet

  9. 17.8 km · 18 benches

    Public toilet

    69.4 km

  10. 10.9 km · 46 benches

    Die Römerburg

    80.3 km

    Castle

  11. 4.2 km · 12 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    84.5 km

  12. 23.6 km · 88 benches

    2 public toilets

    108.1 km

  13. 6 km · 43 benches

    Finish

    114 km

    At the finish: Aussichtsturm.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 23.6 kmBetween 84.5 km and 108.1 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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6 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 2,047 m
Down
↓ 2,481 m
Highest point
814 m
Lowest point
165 m
  • 5-10% slope · 37.3 km
  • 10-15% slope · 1.7 km
  • 9 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

114 km in total
  • Track: 60.3 km
  • Path: 49.2 km
  • Street: 2.3 km
  • Stairs: 9 stairs
  • Road: 475 m
  • Footpath: 350 m
  • Busy road: 250 m

Surfaces

114 km in total
  • Unpaved: 31.5 km
  • Gravel: 31.3 km
  • Asphalt: 3.2 km
  • Paved: 2 km
  • Natural: 1.2 km
  • Unknown: 44.3 km

About the walking route Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Erbeskopf - Saarschleife

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Erbeskopf - Saarschleife is a walking route of 114 km that starts in Hilscheid. It does not end where it starts. You start in Erbeskopf and finish in Saarschleife. Along the way you pass Erbeskopfturm (after 2 m), Erbeskopf (after 20 m) and Keltischer Ringwall (after 23.5 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 2,047 m in total and descend 2,481 m. There are 9 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 28:45 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (60.3 km), path (49.2 km) and street (2.3 km). Of the surface, 31.5 km unpaved and 31.3 km gravel. For 44.3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 293 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points and 8 public toilets. You can fill your bottle after 6.7 km, after 27.5 km and after 84.5 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 23.6 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Nord Süd Trail

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Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1MahnmalMahnmalMemorial · 4.3 km from the route
  2. 2Malbrouck CastleMalbrouck CastleAttraction · 9.2 km from the route
  3. 3Baumwipfelpfad SaarschleifeBaumwipfelpfad SaarschleifeAttraction · 250 m from the route
  4. 4Schloss SaareckSchloss SaareckCastle · 259 m from the route
  5. 5SaarschleifeSaarschleifeAttraction · 346 m from the route
  6. 6Burg MontclairBurg MontclairCastle · 666 m from the route
  7. 7Züscher HammerZüscher HammerAttraction · 997 m from the route
  8. 8feuerwehr erlebnis museumfeuerwehr erlebnis museumMuseum · 1.1 km from the route
  9. 9VorkastellVorkastellAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  10. 10BiereicheBiereicheAttraction · 2 km from the route
  11. 11Gallo-Römische MonumentalgrabhügelGallo-Römische MonumentalgrabhügelAttraction · 3.5 km from the route
  12. 12B-Werk BesseringenB-Werk BesseringenMuseum · 3.6 km from the route
  13. 13Aussichtsturm HattgensteinAussichtsturm HattgensteinObservation tower · 3.8 km from the route
  14. 14Burg FreudenburgBurg FreudenburgCastle · 3.9 km from the route
  15. 15Flugausstellung Peter Junior HermeskeilFlugausstellung Peter Junior HermeskeilMuseum · 4.2 km from the route
  16. 16Gedenkstätte SS-Sonderlager/KZ HinzertGedenkstätte SS-Sonderlager/KZ HinzertMuseum · 4.3 km from the route
  17. 17Stadtmuseum Wadern Öttinger SchlößchenStadtmuseum Wadern Öttinger SchlößchenMuseum · 4.6 km from the route
  18. 18Burg DagstuhlBurg DagstuhlAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  19. 19Schloss DagstuhlSchloss DagstuhlAttraction · 5.7 km from the route
  20. 20Burg DhroneckenBurg DhroneckenCastle · 5.8 km from the route
  21. 21Römische Villa BorgRömische Villa BorgMuseum · 6 km from the route
  22. 22Schloss MünchweilerSchloss MünchweilerCastle · 6.2 km from the route
  23. 23Feinmechanisches Museum FellenbergmühleFeinmechanisches Museum FellenbergmühleMuseum · 6.3 km from the route
  24. 24Museum Schloss FellenbergMuseum Schloss FellenbergMuseum · 6.3 km from the route
  25. 25Großsteingrab BonerathGroßsteingrab BonerathArchaeological site · 6.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Erbeskopf - Saarschleife?

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Erbeskopf - Saarschleife is 114 km long. Allow ± 28:45 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Erbeskopf to Saarschleife.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Hilscheid.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 2,047 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 8 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 23.6 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Erbeskopfturm, Erbeskopf and Keltischer Ringwall.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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