The Glan-Blies cycle path - in 5 stages from Saarland to the Palatinate

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The Glan-Blies cycle path - in 5 stages from Saarland to the Palatinate

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The Glan-Blies cycle path - in 5 stages from Saarland to the Palatinate

Cycling Collection by Saarland

days

0-2 h

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138 km

690 m

750 m

Unique and varied landscapes along the two rivers Blies and Glan characterize the cross-border Glan-Blies cycle path, which winds mainly over flat and traffic-free ground from the Sarreguemines (Saargemünd) in Lorraine in France to Staudernheim in the northern Palatinate. Over 81 miles (131 kilometers), you'll enjoy idyllic river landscapes and say hello to the storks that live here. You will follow in the footsteps of the Romans who once settled here and experience the contemplative atmosphere of the Glantal valley, which inspired Saint Hildegard von Bingen. Countless churches and castles, picturesque old towns and exciting industrial monuments provide cultural variety, while you can challenge yourself in between on a canoe or trolley ride. Our five short stages on the four-star ADFC quality cycle route leave plenty of room to enjoy and explore the beautiful area around the Glan Blies cycle path in peace and quiet.

Large parts of the route run along the remnants of the former Glantalbahn railway, which has been developed into an excellent cycle path and is not only predominantly flat, but also almost traffic-free. This not only makes the route particularly enjoyable but it makes it ideal for occasional cyclists and families with children.

The starting and end point of the ride are both well connected to the railway network, meaning getting to and from the ride shouldn't be a problem. If you'd rather drive, you can take the car to the starting point and pick it up again once you're done with the help of the train. The individual stage destinations do not all have a railway station, however, so if you're intending on cutting the ride short with the intention of taking the train back early, do so in Blieskastel, Homburg or Glan-Münchweiler, in addition to the starting and end points of Sarreguemines (in France) and Bad Sodernheim (in Germany). The towns that make up the various stage destinations are sometimes fairly small and cozy. Therefore, due to their size, consider booking your accommodation in advance.

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The Stages Of The Glan-Blies Cycle Path

Stage 1: From Sarreguemines to Blieskastel - Glan-Blies cycle route
02:02
34.6km
17.1km/h
160m
140m
How to understand each route’s difficulty level
Easy Bike Ride
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.
Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate Bike Ride
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.
Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert Bike Ride
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.
You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The first leg of the Glan Blies cycle route starts in France at Sarreguemines station, in German "Saargemünd". Here the Blies flows into the Saar, which gave the city its name. Saargemünd is known for its ceramics industry, whose history you can learn all about in the Keramik-Museum. And otherwise, the
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Stage 2: From Blieskastel to Schönenberg-Kübelberg - Glan-Blies cycle route
02:18
33.6km
14.6km/h
210m
180m
How to understand each route’s difficulty level
Easy Bike Ride
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.
Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate Bike Ride
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.
Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert Bike Ride
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.
You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Less railway line, more hills and a great mix of sights and idyll - the second stage of the Glan-Blies cycle path offers around 34 kilometers of the finest cycling pleasure. With a little luck, you can run across a few very special residents of the area on the way: storks feel at home in the damp floodplain
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Stage 3: From Schönenberg-Kübelberg to Ulmet - Glan-Blies cycle route
01:53
28.6km
15.2km/h
100m
170m
How to understand each route’s difficulty level
Easy Bike Ride
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.
Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate Bike Ride
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.
Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert Bike Ride
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.
You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Easy
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
After a quiet night at Ohmbachsee, you start rested on the third stage of the Glan-Blies cycle path, on which you will get to know the second namesake of the tour: Today you follow the Glan, mostly on the idyllic route of the former Glantalbahn. Mostly flat and mostly without car traffic, the around
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Stage 4: From Ulmet to Meisenheim - Glan-Blies cycle route
01:52
28.0km
15.0km/h
160m
190m
How to understand each route’s difficulty level
Easy Bike Ride
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.
Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate Bike Ride
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.
Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert Bike Ride
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.
You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Idyllic views of the Glan, which always accompanies the route, exciting evidence of industrial culture and magnificent churches and castles - the short fourth stage of the Glan-Blies Cycle Path offers all sorts of entertaining stops where you can learn about the history of this beautiful area.

After just
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Stage 5: From Meisenheim to Staudernheim - Glan-Blies cycle route
00:47
13.5km
17.2km/h
50m
70m
How to understand each route’s difficulty level
Easy Bike Ride
Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.
Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate Bike Ride
Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.
Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert Bike Ride
More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.
You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Easy
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The short fifth and last stage on the Glan Blies cycle path changes the character of the tour as soon as you leave the beautiful old town of Meisenheim. From here on, you will still follow the course of the Glan, which is now lined with the beautiful landscape of the Nahe wine region.

In Odernheim you
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