museum
Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Blieskastel
Saarland, Germany · Europe
About Blieskastel
Blieskastel is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kirkel, 43km from Château de Fleckenstein.
Blieskastel is in Saarland, Germany, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kirkel, about 5 km away.
Blieskastel (German pronunciation: [ˌbliːsˈkastl̩] Palatine German: Kaschdel [ˈkaɕ.d̥l̩]) is a town in the Saarpfalz (Saar-Palatinate) district, in Saarland, Germany which is divided into villages. It is situated on the river Blies, approximately 10 kilometres (6 miles) southwest of Homburg (Saar), 8 km (5 mi) westRead more
of Zweibrücken, and 20 km (12 mi) east of Saarbrücken.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Blieskastel?
Within an hour or so of Blieskastel: Völklinger Hütte (30 km), Château de Fleckenstein (43 km), Trifels Castle (53 km), Saarschleife (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Blieskastel?
The nearest famous roads are Deutsche Weinstraße, Route du Vin and Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Where is Blieskastel?
Blieskastel is in Saarland, Germany, about 5 km from Kirkel.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,197
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Saarland
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.2372, 7.2562
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Blieskastel
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Château de Fleckenstein
Ruined 12th-century castle carved directly into a 43-metre sandstone bar on the German border of the Northern Vosges, with rock-hewn stairways, chambers and forest views from the summit platform.
43 km · about 50 min drive
castle
Trifels Castle
A red-sandstone imperial fortress crowning a Palatinate Forest crag once held the crown jewels and Richard the Lionheart.
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
59 km · about 70 min drive
landmark
Hunspach
Immaculate northern-Alsace village of white half-timbered farmhouses with curved bull's-eye window panes, voted France's favourite village in 2020 yet still bypassed by the Colmar crowds.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Blieskastel
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 59 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 67 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
- 73 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 77 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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