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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Merzig

Werner Freund Wolf Park

Natural Monuments

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Merzig

Werner Freund Wolf Park

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Werner Freund Wolf Park

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Location: Merzig, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern, Saarland, Germany

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1. Werner Freund Wolf Park – Wolf Bench on the Wolfsweg loop from Merzig

10.3km

02:51

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Werner Freund Wolf Park – Wolf Bench on the Wolfsweg loop from Merzig (Saar)

16.5km

04:41

350m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Merzig Beer Oak – Besseringen Shelter loop from Besseringen

9.21km

02:34

170m

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Christian

July 16, 2017

Small but nice park. You should bring a bit of time and patience to watch or discover the wolves! The howling of the wolves is great! The park does not charge admission fees.

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Daffy-030

September 8, 2016

The visit is free. Really beautiful location, it can be easily combined with a ten kilometer hike on the Wolfsweg.
Some ascents and descents lead you through a fairytale forest, through an apple tree plantation, past the garden of the senses and there are some beautiful viewing points.
I liked this path very much.

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Neumi

September 11, 2018

A visit to these beautiful animals is definitely worthwhile. We were lucky and could see 4 of the polar wolves. However, since the animals have a lot of retreats, there is no guarantee to see them. Note: Dogs are allowed in the Wolf Park, but forbidden by the polar wolves (because of stupidity less dog owners)

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Hunsbuckel 🇺🇦

July 20, 2019

The arctic wolves in the Wolf Park are best seen, as they only become invisible in winter when it is snowing.
Unfortunately, the confrontation with aggressive dogs led to social problems in the pack, which is why the northern part of the park is now taboo for dogs and the northern access is also permanently closed. So hikers have to take a detour or just plan with the southern and eastern entrances, which the dream loop has not yet taken into account.

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Daffy-030

September 8, 2016

A must for people who want to experience wolves in their diversity up close!

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Mark2000

August 22, 2018

Werner Freund (2.3.1933 - 9.2.2014) built the first wolf enclosure in 1977 at Wolfspark in the Kammerforst, a little away from the district town of Merzig. Werner Freund has been involved in behavioral research in wolves for more than 30 years, became the "wolf among wolves" and became the leader of the Merzig pack. Freund raised over 70 wolves in various packs of wolves. The district town of Merzig became known worldwide as the "City of Wolves".

The path through shady mixed forest begins directly at the wolf enclosure. The Grätschlucht gorge makes it dim. 44 steps lead up from the valley via a tree ladder. Rivulets run through the slope, jungle-like forest images wherever you look.

The forest opens up towards an old orchard meadow. The scent of meadow herbs and countless meadow flowers permeates the air. A dream backdrop: countless splashes of color shine from the meadows, with hedges and bushes in between. Later the route runs through the middle of an apple orchard.

In the “Garden of the Senses”, eleven garden rooms framed by hedges have been created on 15,000 square meters. In addition to the extraordinary flora, the visitor will find various themed areas.

The Wolfsweg Merzig was certified with 60 points by the German Hiking Institute.

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Ulrich Welcker

March 13, 2017

To see the wolves in such a natural as possible environment is great.

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Marvin🙃

June 27, 2018

Stunning animals, unfortunately not safe in their wilderness ...

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Ju_La

January 3, 2019

Really a highlight in the park

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Neumi

March 12, 2019

The wolf park is not only highly recommended for wolf lovers. Here is also the entrance to the beautiful Wolfsweg circular walk (about 10km)

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Jens

August 26, 2019

Beautiful wolf park from the unfortunately deceased wolf researcher Werner Freund. A little tip for dog owners: it is best to leave the dog leashed or not bring along because the presence of dogs, the wolves to territorial defense behavior stimulates, and by the resulting stress for the animals already a wolf pack had to be resolved ... otherwise a very nice quiet Place with cozy park benches to rest and watch. Also the high weatherproof lookout towers have fallen with.

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Thomas IGB

November 7, 2020

Always an experience.

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berg_und_tal2020

January 10, 2021

Even if I personally like the wolf in the wild better, the park is beautiful and informative.

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Hynek Smolka

October 5, 2023

Very nice and quiet place. The wolves were a bit tired and hidden after feeding on Sunday, but despite everything I can highly recommend a visit to this place!!!

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Arno

November 17, 2015

One of the most beautiful animals in the wild.

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Wanderführer Martin

January 20, 2017

Admission free / dogs allowed except for a small area

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Marvin🙃

August 26, 2018

Really impressive the animals, unfortunately, completely misunderstood animals.

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Männi & Micha

April 4, 2020

Tours are always held on the first Sunday of the month.

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Helga

June 9, 2020

Mr. Freund told me that dogs are now completely banned because of the difficulties. Of the 4 entrances, the western one seems closed or at least unused to me. We were lucky and saw 3 wolf species. We recommend the well signposted hiking trail "Wolfsweg".

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berg_und_tal2020

September 5, 2020

Small but nice! Even if it is always nicer to see animals in the wild, the wolf park offers a great opportunity to see wolves up close.

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Jürgen Weiß🌳👫

November 6, 2020

Free entry to a great park, where you can watch the wolves with a little patience. Dogs are no longer allowed in because of a few dog owners who have not been able to see them

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Edy

November 12, 2020

Just as information so as not to make long descent routes in vain.
As mentioned above, people who want to come with their dog have unfortunately been denied entry in the whole park since 2020.
Otherwise an interesting enclosure and park that I have always enjoyed visiting.

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Jürgen Weiß🌳👫

December 8, 2020

Impressed right from the start of the tour

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Rolf

January 17, 2021

large wolf park with many wolves can also be observed while feeding

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Werner Freund Wolf Park

1. Werner Freund Wolf Park – Wolf Bench on the Wolfsweg loop from Merzig

2. Werner Freund Wolf Park – Wolf Bench on the Wolfsweg loop from Merzig (Saar)

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