Bliessteig in Saarland: The most beautiful hiking trail in Germany 2025!

Bliessteig in Saarland: The most beautiful hiking trail in Germany 2025!

Today, August 13, 2025, everyone is talking about the Bliessteig, an impressive hiking trail in the Saarpfalz district. It was recently named “Germany’s Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2025” in the “Multi-Day Tours” category by the renowned hiking magazine. This outstanding honor was announced at a celebratory awards ceremony organized by Saarpfalz-Touristik and impressively shows how well the Bliessteig is popular with hiking enthusiasts.

The Bliessteig shone in an exciting competition and prevailed against nine other competitors from all over Germany. The vote to choose the most beautiful hiking trail was a joint project in which a total of 7,557 votes were cast - 3,595 of which were online and 3,962 via voting cards. From March to June, nature lovers were able to cast their votes and thus contributed significantly to the success of the trail.

Saarpfalz tourism and the choice

The Saarpfalz-Touristik team really worked hard to put the Bliessteig in the limelight. A comprehensive advertising campaign, ranging from flyers to posters and social media campaigns, has helped to make many hiking enthusiasts aware of the trail. Managing director Wolfgang Henn emphasizes the importance of this victory for the hiking region and its attractiveness.

For the election, the nominated trails were selected by a prominent jury, which included, among others, the well-known hiking expert Manuel Andrack and the influencer “Hegefire”. This jury-made selection from over 100 applications shows that the entire hiking scene is behind the decision - a remarkable step in promoting regional hiking culture.

The Bliessteig in detail

The Bliessteig stretches over 108 kilometers, spread over nine stages, and leads from Bexbach to Sarreguemines in France. The stages are not only breathtakingly beautiful, but also practical: they are regularly accessible by bus and train, so environmentally conscious hikers can always get to their next destination without any effort.

What particularly distinguishes the Bliessteig are the picturesque views of the Blies, the orchards and impressive red sandstone cliffs. You will also come across numerous places steeped in history, making the route not only a natural but also a cultural adventure. Here, French flair is combined with Saarland charm - an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts from near and far.

Quality path and sustainability

The Bliessteig is not only known regionally, it also has the distinction of being a “Leading Quality Trail” according to the “Wanderbares Deutschland” concept. This rating ensures that the path meets the highest quality standards, which take into account both the needs of modern hikers and nature conservation. As the German Hiking Association emphasizes, all stakeholders involved are involved in the planning and maintenance of the trails, which ensures the sustainability and ongoing quality of hiking.

Future hiking enthusiasts can look forward to an unforgettable experience where enjoyment and experiencing nature go hand in hand. If you are looking for further information about the stages and the most beautiful perspectives of the Bliessteig, you can find it on the website Saarpfalz tourism everything that makes a hiker's heart beat faster.

Like all great undertakings, this award is a reward for the commitment of many: Saarpfalz tourism, the community and of course the many hikers who voted for the Bliessteig. This trail is a real flagship for the region and we can't wait to see how its popularity will continue to develop.