The Way of St. James passes through Merzkirchen. The pilgrimage route follows an old Roman road from Trier through Merzkirchen toward Metz; waystones marked with shells indicate the pilgrims’ route, and the tower of St. Martin serves as a visible landmark. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Merzkirchen can then continue searching for accommodation.
Things to do
A shorter hiking option is the Drei-Dörfer-Weg from Merzkirchen toward Mannebach and Fisch. It runs through the hilly Saargau landscape, bordered by fields.
The Moselsteig access trail through Merzkirchen offers expansive views over the Saargau on the Palzem–Saarburg hike. Merzkirchen lies along the signposted, 23.1-kilometre Moselsteig access route from Palzem to Saarburg; the route is rated difficult and is listed as taking 6 hours 30 minutes.
Culture
The surrounding area of Merzkirchen is home to Château de Malbrouck and Montclair Castle. The Besseringen B-Werk is located in the wider regional area.
Landscape
Pellenberg and Hosteberg are located in the vicinity of Merzkirchen. Eiderberg and Alterberg are in the surrounding area. Hespérange, prés de Luxembourg, is located in the wider regional area of Merzkirchen.
Local character
Merzkirchen is described as a rural municipality known for its orchards and fruit distilleries. Many of these distilleries offer distillation demonstrations and tastings.
More destinations: Krettnach, Taben-Rodt, Mertesdorf, Ralingen, Trier, Baldringen, Palzem, Trassem
