Weiskirch wildcat trail – hiking in the footsteps of the wildcat

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Weiskirchen

Weiskirch wildcat trail – hiking in the footsteps of the wildcat

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Weiskirch wildcat trail – hiking in the footsteps of the wildcat

01:21

4.78km

100m

Hiking

This tour takes you through the Weiskirchen-Rappweiler wildlife and hiking park. You walk past nine information stations and learn about aspects of the wildcat. Game elements entertain you and you can use QR codes to access films and additional information about the wild forest dweller. The varied circular route takes…

by BUND e.V.

Last updated: June 3, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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95 m

Wildlife and Hiking Park Weiskirchen

Highlight • Natural

Super nice little hiking trail for big and small. At every corner you get something new to see. And there are animals everywhere. It doesn't get any better.

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1.62 km

Observation Tower at Wisent Enclosure

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lookout tower to the bison enclosure.

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3.08 km

Wildcat Trail Educational Stations

Highlight • Trail

Relaxation lounger with a great view towards Losheim.

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4.75 km

Wirtshaus Wildpark-Alm Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The atmosphere is very nice and cozy, the employees are very friendly. The food is really very tasty. It's definitely worth a detour.

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4.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.10 km

1.49 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

15°C

8°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

November 5, 2021,Traumschleifchen Wildkatzenpfad Wanderung

Today we spontaneously took advantage of the 🌞weather and hiked the path ... very nice, pleasant route. They have set up new occupations for the 👫👭👬, as you can see in the pictures.

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October 5, 2024,Weiskircher Wildkatzenpfad – Wandern auf den Spuren der Wildkatze

Small tour through the Weiskirchen wildcat and wildlife trail.
Nice little tour with a few information boards. However, there are certainly more worthwhile wildlife enclosures.

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March 20, 2022,Traumschleifchen Wildkatzenpfad

The 4.9 km long Traumschleifchen Wildkatzenpfad in Weiskirchen is a nice little hiking trail that, like a few other hiking trails, starts near the Weikirchen wildlife park. First you hike briefly through the wildlife park past your own enclosures, but quickly turn right into the forest!
The path has many information boards about wildcats and other animals, and there are …

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September 28, 2026,Weiskircher Wildkatzenpfad – Wandern auf den Spuren der Wildkatze 🚶🦮🌳🌲💐⛅🌸🐱

Just a few decades ago, wildcats in Saarland were considered almost extinct. In the meantime, they have resettled throughout the state. Around 500 wildcats are distributed here – especially in the Hochwald. Fittingly, the municipality of Weiskirchen, together with the Saarland BUND, dedicated its own beautiful trail to the "forest tigers" a few years ago: the Wildcat Adventure Trail.
Joshi …

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August 27, 2024,Traumschleifchen die 1te für heute "Wildkatzenpfad" 💚🍀🦬

Today I was out and about in the Losheim/Weiskirchen region and this is tour 1 of 2....😉💚😀. Since there are only 2 loops, you can easily combine them in one day, as they are relatively close to each other👍🏻🍀

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October 5, 2024,Traumschleifchen Wildkatzenpfad

The plan was to go for a little walk after dinner. Then I remembered the wildcat trail, so I didn't have to drive too far. The path was OK, but when I finally passed the so-called bird house, I was in a terrible mood!! 😢 There are two eagles in one and an eagle owl in the other in a …

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December 17, 2023,Im Weiskircher Wildpark

I was inspired by @💚🥾Ini&Fenya🐾🍀 😊

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February 11, 2024,Traumschleifchen Weiskirchener Wildkatzenpfad 12.02.2024

At the moment (02/24) too many paths under water and extremely muddy.

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September 29, 2023

This tour takes you through the Weiskirchen-Rappweiler wildlife and hiking park. You walk past nine information stations and learn about aspects of the wildcat. Game elements entertain you and you can use QR codes to access films and additional information about the wild forest dweller. The varied circular

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