The center of this district is marked by the catholic church which was before a memorial chapel for soldiers. The tower on the Bosenberg offers a splendid view over the surroundings of St. Wendel.  (back to map)

Marth lies in the middle of the valley of the Oster and is protected by two mountains, the Buberg and the Kehrberg, the beginning of the natural resort Saar-Hunsrück. An often frequented recreation area with shelter and children's playground has been installed on the Buberg, which is, by the way, one of the best observation points of the valley of the Oster.  (back to map)

The city with its own caracter. The historical part of the city with its well restored private houses around the basilica, the colourful, decorated gables and the charm of the old alleys gives even nowadays a lively impression of the city in ancient times. In St. Wendel, people like to go out and meet friends.  (back to map)

This nice little village in the valley of the Oster is ideal for hiking.  (back to map)

The beech trees of Leitersweiler in a 400 year-old forest, are very much appreciated for excursions. The shelter offers a splendid view, and with fine weather, the heights of the Hunsrück can be seen. The idyllic Hinkelsberghof offers year-round horseback-riding for children as well as lessons in horseback-riding and  horseback tours. They also take in charge horses. (back to map)City map

Hiking trails lead through the attractive surroundings into interesting (from the point of view of nature) and historical (as far as the village itself is concerned) recreation areas, such as for instance the lake in the 'Buchengraben' with the natural monument 'Hainbuche'. A hiking map is available, which gives many attractive and useful hints for the planning of excursions in and around Hoof.  (back to map)

Werschweiler is a village in the natural resort. The center is a listed building: the church dating back to 1838. The natural resort 'Tiefenbachtal'  with its biotope in the valley is very well renowned for excursions. This wide moor area is the home of  many birds, butterflies and amphibious.   (back to map)

You enjoy pure nature all along the river Oster, which has been put back into its original condition. The instruction path by the side of the Oster informs about the measures taken to this purpose and leads to the idyllic 'Neumühle' (mill). You should plan ample time to enjoy beautiful and interesting things on the wayside,  perhaps have a pick-nick in a calm corner and have a good look at the beautiful country. The camp site near the hall in town is very attractive for young people. The biological farms 'Martinshof' and 'Birkenhof' are known all over Germany and offer on their 'farm-days'  an interesting program for the whole family.  (back to map)

The instruction path through the forest and along the brook near Winterbach provides interesting information, among others on the fresh water supply. The natural monument 'Dick Eich' (big oak) which is 300 years old besides the old roman road, should also be visited. Not only the splendid view, but also nice pubs invite you here to stay for a while. (back to map)

The landmark of Niederkirchen is its protestant church with its roman style base of the 14th century.  For the friends of nature, an excursion into the romantic valley of the Tiefenbach is recommended. The lake and the natural resort of the'Dornbachtal' are a paradise for birds.  (back to map)

The natural monument  "Dörrenbacher Buche" (beech tree) and the recreation area 'Reihersrech' are a popular destination for hiking tours. Every year in July, the beech-tree-party, in memory of an ancient huge red beech, the 'Rund Biech' , is celebrated and attracts thousands of visitors. The local museum (open every fist sunday of the month from 2 to 5 pm) also has many visitors.  (back to map)

Landmark of this district is the old belfry built in 1801, which towers the soldiers' memorial. Remmesweiler is well known for its typical countryside like a big orchard, with its meadows covered with fruit trees and the 'Hiemesbirnenfest'  (pear party) in october.  (back to map)

Landmark is the Romanesque church, the "cathedral of the valley of the Blies" with a tower dating back to the 12th century and parts dating back to the Roman period. The observation point  'Auf der Kanzel' allows a magnificent panoramic view over the upper valley of the Blies. A particularity is the source 'Augenborn', which apparently has healing effects on eye diseases. The modern miniature golf track near the big square requires skill and accuracy and is the site of many championships.  (back to map)

This district fascinates through its idyllic and natural situation and attracts many people that are in need of a rest. Within the program of the touristic, but natural development of the valley of the Oster it is planned to reinstitute the meadows covered with fruit trees, which are an attraction for every hiker. During the flower season of the cherry trees, it is said that Bubach wears its 'wedding gown'.  (back to map)

The protestant church built in 1775 by Stengel, is the center of the town. Several observation points, in particular the one on the Spiemont, offer a panoramic view over the landscape of St. Wendel and Ottweiler. Many archeological discoveries prove the historical importance of this area. In the local museum, Hedestrasse, open upon appointment, objects from the Stone Age up to the Middle Age can be seen - a gold mine for specialists as well as for laymen.  (back to map)

                                                               Oberlinxweiler was first mentioned in a document in 871. Roman tombs and traces of a roman villa prove however that the area was inhabited already long before this time.  The nature reserve of the Steinberg, an area of over 40 hectares, offers a habitat for a multitude of plants and animals in danger of extinction. A rare type of buzzard and eagle owls fly over the quarry and the wooded surroundings and in the 'silver lake' lives a very rare fish. The geological formations in the quarry showing the history of the earth and its geological development are also very interesting. The quarry is a must for the  excursions of the geology students of the University of Saarbrücken. A hint for the horse fans: the riding hall in the 'Mühlengrund'. (back to map)