Traumschleife Wolfsweg

At the Wolfspark in Kammerforst, slightly outside the district town of Merzig, Werner Freund (March 2, 1933 – February 9, 2014) established the first wolf enclosure in 1977. Werner Freund devoted over 30 years to behavioral research on wolves, became a "wolf among wolves," and was the lead wolf of the Merzig packs. Freund raised over 70 wolves in various wolf packs. The district town Merzig thus became known worldwide as the "City of Wolves."

The path starts immediately at the wolf enclosure through shaded mixed forest. It becomes dim through the Grätschlucht gorge. From the valley, 44 steps lead up over a tree ladder. Streams run through the slope, with primeval forest-like forest views everywhere you look.

The forest opens towards an old meadow orchard. The scent of meadow herbs and countless meadow flowers permeates the air. A dreamlike backdrop: countless spots of color shine out of the meadows, among them hedges and bushes. Later, the route runs right through an apple orchard.

In the "Garden of Senses," eleven garden rooms framed by hedges have been created on 15,000 sqm. Besides the extraordinary plant world, visitors find various thematic areas.

The Wolfsweg Merzig was certified with 65 points by the German Hiking Institute.