Meditative pilgrimage hikes in the UNESCO Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve: from the Wintringer farm to Auersmacher and back

The meditative pilgrimage hikes on a section of the European Way of St. James pilgrims in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve are integrated into the special atmosphere of the seasons and see themselves as explorations of sustainability. The mission of a UNESCO biosphere reserve and questions about the sources of inner strength and the good life become thematic companions along the way in a poetic way. After an introduction, the route follows the Starry Path/Chemin des étoiles, past the "field of stars" and a sunken garden to the stage destination, the Altes Bauernhaus pilgrims' hostel in Auersmacher. There you can enjoy coffee and homemade cake. After a pause in the village church, the approx. 15 km long, moderately difficult hike with inclines leads back to the medieval Wintringer Chapel.

Note: The pilgrimage hikes also include ascents and unpaved paths. They are only suitable for experienced participants in good physical condition. Bring your own rucksack provisions and make sure you wear good shoes and rainwear if necessary.

Meeting point: 12:00 noon, Kleinblittersdorf, Wintringer farm (Althof), Cultural site Wintringer Chapel, duration approx. 7 hrs.

Registration required by 18.03.2026. Cancellation free of charge is also possible until 18.03.2026.

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Location: Staircase historic wall, Rebenstr., Kleinblittersdorf
Duration: 7 h
Price: 22,- €
Course leader: Peter Michael Lupp, former cultural advisor, Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Contact: VHS Regionalverband Saarbrücken, Tel. +49 681 506-4343, vhsinfo@rvsbr.de, www.vhs-saarbruecken.de

Dates

Date: Saturday, 21.3.2026
Time: 12:00
Course number: AT1307

Date: Saturday, 20.6.2026
Time: 12:00
Course number: AT1307A