Losheim am See

Losheim am See offers two distinct focal points for planning a trip: the 31-hectare reservoir as a swimming lake and the Felsenweg, which combines natural features with traces of culture. This lets you decide whether water activities, quiet time by the shore or a hike with cultural elements should shape your stay. When choosing a hotel in Losheim am See, you can plan your stay around whether you want to spend more time by the water or on the Felsenweg.

At the reservoir: swimming and time by the shore

The Losheim Reservoir is a 31-hectare swimming lake. Features along the shore include meadows, the SeeGarten and a Kneipp facility; the western side is quieter. This gives you several ways to spend time by the lake: you can plan a stay on the meadows, in the SeeGarten or on the quieter side of the shore.

At the reservoir, you can swim, use the diving platform, ride a pedal boat, fish or take stand-up paddleboarding lessons. Mini golf and a water playground add to the on-land activities. The options combine activity on and in the water with other leisure opportunities along the shore.

The Felsenweg combines nature and culture

On the Felsenweg, natural features meet traces of culture. These include the Römerburg, with medieval castle remains, and a Celtic sanctuary. The medieval remains and the Celtic sanctuary represent two distinct historical aspects of the trail; the natural features form its other main focus.

The trail’s awards also offer a concrete point of reference: in 2005, the Felsenweg was selected as “Hiking Trail of the Year” and received 100 experience points from the German Hiking Institute. The Felsenweg combines natural features with medieval castle remains and a Celtic sanctuary.

More cultural themes in the Merzig-Wadern destination

The wider Merzig-Wadern destination also offers distinctive cultural attractions and excursions. In Perl-Borg, you’ll find the reconstructed Roman Villa Borg, a Roman villa rustica with archaeological treasures. Tours are offered in German, French, English, Dutch and Luxembourgish. In Merzig, the Fellenberg Mill presents a different chapter in the history of technology: in its 1927 precision engineering workshop, machines are still set in motion and demonstrated using water power. The Düppenweiler Historic Copper Mine adds an underground tour featuring the “Mystallica” audiovisual multimedia installation.

In Merzig, the Garden of the Senses comprises eleven themed garden areas and a children’s play garden. Events are held there regularly, including the Rose Days in June, with a rose and garden market as well as expert advice. Check the date for the relevant year before your trip. Merzig also has a total of 300 kilometres of excellently signposted trails for walks and hikes.

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Discover more destinations: Bachem, Rissenthal, Orscholz, Nohn, Mettlach, Weiskirchen, Perl, Merzig.

To the wider travel overview: Merzig-Wadern.