Saar-Hunsrück-Steig - Stage 11: Morbach – Langweiler – Kempfeld

First we walk on a wide path through the nature reserve, before we turn left and immediately right downhill again. After passing the nature trail, an asphalted path awaits us and we continue our steep descent. On the way down we pass a sensory bench, which invites us to take a rest. Likewise the following forest pond. Down the valley we go along the stream to the intersection with another rest area. Here we turn right and then left again.

We have already arrived at the edge of Langweiler, the "pearl of the Hochwald". Langweiler is often called that because from here you can enjoy a beautiful view to the castle Wildenburg and at the same time to the Steinbachtalsperre. In Langweiler we pass the country road 162 near Sensweiler, before we pass the pond directly at the Geopark Krahloch. The Geopark provides information about geology, rocks, mining and nature on a 1 km long circular trail.

A short time later we arrive in the Idarbachtal. There we cross the main road to Idar-Oberstein and after a few minutes we enter the area of the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. Here the path leads us upwards, at the height of the Silberich, i.e. to the so-called "Kirschweiler Fortress". We have to pass the large, elongated quartzite massif. Thus we reach the viewpoint "Steinbachtalsperre". Those who need a break will find resting possibilities here. Behind it the path goes steeply down again, on narrow paths, into the Idarbach valley. The trail continues in the direction of the Wildenburg wildlife enclosure. Next to the wildlife enclosure, the ruins of Wildenburg Castle await you. From here, an approx. 2 km long access road leads to Wildenburg Castle in Kempfeld and thus to the end of the tour.