Hochwaldalm Wadrill – In the Wadrill Valley loop from Saar-Hunsrück

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Hochwaldalm Wadrill – In the Wadrill Valley loop from Saar-Hunsrück

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Hochwaldalm Wadrill – In the Wadrill Valley loop from Saar-Hunsrück

02:27

8.28km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

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Saar-Hunsrück

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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151 m

To Harteich Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Delicious home-made cake and very friendly service!

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1.20 km

Hochwaldalm Wadrill

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful seasonal hut with top beer garden and view

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2.15 km

Forest Path on the Traumschleife Almglück

Highlight • Forest

📍 Almglück Dream Loop

Light repeatedly falls through the treetops – small rays of sunlight flickering between branches and leaves. Sometimes they dance on the path, sometimes on the ferns and moss. A tranquil, almost dreamy moment, in the middle of the forest.

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It's best to walk slowly – if you consciously perceive the play of light, you'll also perceive the silence differently. Ideal for photos with depth and atmosphere.

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2.45 km

Forest Stream in Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

Highlight • River

📍 Almglück Dream Loop

A gentle stream accompanies you for part of the route – the Wadrillbach stream burbles peacefully through the green valley. Forest, ferns, and moist ground lie to the right and left, with the occasional patch of sunshine on the water. A quiet stretch that is pleasantly cooling and slows down the pace.

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Just stop, listen, and breathe – here, the journey is the destination. Ideal on warm days.

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2.95 km

In the Wadrill Valley

Highlight (Segment) • River

Just above the quiet street and the Wadrill, the trail leads through the densely wooded Wadrilltal. In some places you have a nice view of the green slopes.

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4.50 km

Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel at Grimburger Hof

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1860
inside we have a statue of the painful Madonna

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5.00 km

Grimburg Castle Tower

Highlight • Castle

Grimburg

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7.51 km

Almglück Dream Loop (Traumschleife Almglück)

Highlight • Trail

An easy 2-hour hike that is mostly done in the forest (estimated to be more deciduous than coniferous) and is therefore also suitable for the summer. The path is clearly signposted and easy to walk. Part of the route passes small streams and you can listen to the flowing water. Above the alpine hut you have a beautiful view and can take a leisurely break. In my opinion, the alpine hut is the highlight - where else can you find something similar in our region? Unfortunately, the alpine hut was closed when I went on the hike...

My conclusion: Unfortunately, the route (route + surfaces) is a little too monotonous for me and there are too few great views here. But it is definitely recommended for a short, easy hike.

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8.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

2.87 km

1.37 km

344 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

1.15 km

757 m

703 m

490 m

375 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

6°C

30 %

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Comments

May 3, 2024,Im Wadrilltal – Ruine der Grimburg Runde von Wadrill

A very nice little hike with lots of beautiful views that can be extended a lot. The highlight of this tour is of course the Grimburg castle ruins. A small but very beautiful castle that I can highly recommend. The site at the castle also offers a tent overnight stay, but in my opinion it is very overpriced. There are …

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