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Germany
Saarland
St. Wendel
Marpingen

Wareswald Roman Settlement – Historic Hiwwelhaus loop from Alsweiler

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Saarland
St. Wendel
Marpingen

Wareswald Roman Settlement – Historic Hiwwelhaus loop from Alsweiler

Moderate

4.8

(12)

44

hikers

Wareswald Roman Settlement – Historic Hiwwelhaus loop from Alsweiler

02:33

9.29km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Saar-Hunsrück

Täler der Ill und Nebenbäche

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.68 km

Bench with a view of the Saar-Hunsrück countryside

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2

4.24 km

Roemerhaus Roman Ruins

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Ruins of a presumed villa rustica; presumably to belong to the Vicus Wareswald.

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3

4.46 km

Wareswald Roman Settlement

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Tholey. At first glance at the monumental steel frame, the viewer might think of a giant pencil or a gigantic arrowhead. Only when he approaches the construction does he see …

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4

4.60 km

Very impressive.

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5

4.96 km

Wareswald Archaeological Site

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Vicus Wareswald is a Roman settlement remnant (vicus) located in the municipalities of Oberthal, Marpingen and Tholey in the St. Wendel district in northern Saarland. Extensive excavations have been taking …

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6

5.06 km

Roman oven and rest area at the Wareswald

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The information panel explains the Gallo-Roman settlement area with finds such as pottery, coins, and statues of gods. It demonstrates how closely everyday life and Roman culture were intertwined.

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7

8.20 km

Wareswald Archaeological Site

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The Wareswald archaeological site is well worth a visit. Here are a few pictures from a different perspective.

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8

8.68 km

Historic Hiwwelhaus

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9.29 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

1.16 km

1.11 km

615 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

2.48 km

1.34 km

924 m

388 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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