Hochwaldalm Wadrill – Hochwald Alm Tree Trail loop from Grimburg

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Trier-Saarburg

Grimburg

Hochwaldalm Wadrill – Hochwald Alm Tree Trail loop from Grimburg

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Hochwaldalm Wadrill – Hochwald Alm Tree Trail loop from Grimburg

04:16

14.6km

420m

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

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Saar-Hunsrück

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.37 km

Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel at Grimburger Hof

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1860
inside we have a statue of the painful Madonna

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5.90 km

Sellwald Hut by the Pond

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hut by the pond with a covered resting place, a fountain and a toilet. The hut is managed by the "SaarForst Landesbetrieb des Saarlandes". The large, covered bench can be used for a break.

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7.53 km

Hochwaldalm Wadrill

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful seasonal hut with top beer garden and view

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7.55 km

Hochwald Alm Tree Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This piece of the Hochwald Alm is closely fenced in so as not to disturb the grazing operations. To compensate, there is an informative tree trail with information boards about …

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8.09 km

View of Wadrill Valley from Hochwaldalm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Highest vantage point over the Hochwald Alm with relaxation lounger.

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10.8 km

Ascent to Grimburg Castle

Highlight • Trail

A very nice way. Small increase but what the heck ...... the result counts

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11.7 km

Wooden bridge over the stream in Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

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Nice bridge over the creek

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

5.05 km

1.35 km

238 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

3.72 km

1.67 km

898 m

544 m

277 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

4°C

84 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

May 15, 2022,Im Wadrilltal – Ruine der Grimburg Runde von Wadrill

...great hike through a lot of forest 🌳 and there is almost always shade by the water 💦 past with coronation 👑 the ascent to the grimburg 🏰👍🏻

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May 2, 2025,Traumschleife Almglück mit Abstecher zur Grimburg

The Almglück dream loop is very beautiful. To extend the walk a bit, and because we really wanted to go there, we made a detour to Grimburg 🏰. It was definitely worth it, even though the kiosk was unfortunately closed. Instead, we stopped for a rest at the Hochwaldalm Wadrill. A beautiful spot with a very friendly host and a …

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October 13, 2022,🚶🏼‍♀️Traumschleife Almglück mit Ruine Grimburg

The actual dream loop is more of a loop with 6.7km. I added the Grimburg, then my planned lap would have been 7.5 km. But since the gate at the Grimburger Hof was locked, it was almost 9. That's why I got gossip wet towards the end of the round 😳. The castle is really great, I'm glad I included …

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