Alexanderturm Ruins – View of Biesingen loop from Böckweiler Wald

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Alexanderturm Ruins – View of Biesingen loop from Böckweiler Wald

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Alexanderturm Ruins – View of Biesingen loop from Böckweiler Wald

03:15

11.9km

190m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Blieskastel (alter Landkreis Homburg, Bereich XI)

Böckweiler Wald

Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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913 m

View of Böckweiler and the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve

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From the hiking trail you have a very beautiful view of the Bliesgau and the small town of Böckweiler.

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1.56 km

Alexanderturm Ruins

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The viewing platform is now also accessible!

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2.20 km

View of Biesingen

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For me, the landmark in the Bliesgau is the Biesinger church tower

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2.88 km

View of the village in Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve

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2.88 km

View of the Bliestal from the Gänseweg

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Offers the best view on the Gänseweg into the Bliestal and beyond.

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3.93 km

Yellow Flowering Field Near Breitfurt

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7.10 km

Grünbach Valley

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natural small valley, which invites you to walk

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8.45 km

Old Saarland Boundary Stone

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

1.40 km

907 m

529 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

2.82 km

2.47 km

1.78 km

1.63 km

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

15°C

6°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 4, 2025,Le Bliesgau par la tour d’Alexandre « Alexanderturm »🌿🦋🍄‍🟫(Böckweiler)🇩🇪

⛅️💨A new tour in the Bliesgau biosphere starting from the village of Böckweiler. Discover the ruins of the Alexander Tower, which offers a magnificent view when you climb up to its platform. There is a nice picnic area with a table, bench, and even a covered shelter right next to the tower.
The rest of the route follows the "Gänseweg" …

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