The district town owes one of its most beautiful landmarks and one of the most important late Renaissance buildings in Saarland to the Trier Elector and Archbishop Philipp Christoph von …

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May 2, 2025

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Built in 1647-49 according to plans by Matthias Staudt as a late Renaissance palace for Elector Philipp Christoph von Sötern; restored in the Baroque style by Christian Kretzschmar after a fire in the 18th century. The foyer features 16 terracottas, made by Villeroy & Boch on behalf of Ludwig II for Herrenchiemsee Palace.

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simply a mystical place!

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1. Werner Freund Wolf Park – Merzig Orchard Trail 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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2. Merzig City Park – Water Wheel on the Seffersbach loop from Besseringen (Saar)

12.5km

03:10

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3. Saline Pavilion, Merzig – Merzig City Park loop from Merzig

3.94km

01:00

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 240 m

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

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Stadthaus Merzig (Former Electoral Palace)

1. Werner Freund Wolf Park – Merzig Orchard Trail loop from Merzig (Saar)

2. Merzig City Park – Water Wheel on the Seffersbach loop from Besseringen (Saar)

3. Saline Pavilion, Merzig – Merzig City Park loop from Merzig

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