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Spiesen-Elversberg

Karl May Information Boards loop from Elversberg

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Neunkirchen

Spiesen-Elversberg

Karl May Information Boards loop from Elversberg

Moderate

4.5

(179)

600

hikers

Karl May Information Boards loop from Elversberg

04:07

14.8km

280m

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 29, 2026

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1.43 km

Totem Poles on the Karl May Trail

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beautifully painted torture posts on the tour

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2.52 km

Ruhbach Valley stream and wooden bridge

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beautiful idyllic natural valley

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4.05 km

Karl May Literature Trail: Winnetou Information Board

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Great forest and great round.

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5.05 km

Winnetou’s Heirs Educational Trail

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Very interesting to read through the panels.

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5.92 km

In the Gorges of the Balkans – Karl May Literary Trail

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8.62 km

Karl May Trail Information Signs

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the Karl May Way is presented here

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10.5 km

Karl May 'Old Surehand' Information Sign

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Karl May wasn't just an author—he became a character in his own novel. With his hat, his imagination, and claims like "speaking 40 languages," he became a pop star of his time—complete with myths, fans, and pranks.

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13.8 km

Karl May Information Boards

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Anyone who is a Karl May fan has the short version of the books here

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

4.73 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

5.36 km

3.91 km

3.89 km

1.31 km

344 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Karl May Information Boards loop from Elversberg

Totem Poles on the Karl May Trail

Ruhbach Valley stream and wooden bridge

Karl May Literature Trail: Winnetou Information Board

Winnetou’s Heirs Educational Trail

In the Gorges of the Balkans – Karl May Literary Trail

Karl May Trail Information Signs

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Karl May Information Boards

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