Saarpfalz-Tourism, Paradeplatz 4, 66440 Blieskastel
Press release
News for the Bliessteig: Digital hiking badge complements the successful Wan-
derpass
Blieskastel. Only a few weeks ago, Saarpfalz-Touristik and the
Unit for Sustainable Development and Mobility of the Saarpfalz District
large-scale marketing campaign for the Bliessteig. The focus was on the
new printed hiking stamp pass including free biosphere ticket for
Bus and train. Now follows the next logical step in the service offensive for
"Germany's Most Beautiful Long-Distance Hiking Trail 2025": Hiking enthusiasts can now
They can also conveniently collect their successes digitally via smartphone.
In collaboration with SummitLynx, a digital Bliessteig hiking badge was created in
already integrated the established app "Bliesgau-Pfadfinder". The classic hiking-
pass thus travels directly into the pocket as desired and is on the nine etap-
Tickets from Sarreguemines to Bexbach always readily available.
Smartphone instead of ink pad: This is how the digital hiking badge works
The principle is incredibly simple and perfectly suited to practical hiking.
is right:
Automatic recording: Upon reaching the respective stage finish, it is sufficient
an entry in the app. The stamping points along the route are completely
Simply and securely documented via GPS.
No signal? No problem: Points can be recorded on the go
no active internet connection required. This not only saves data volume-
men, but also the smartphone battery in the dead zone.
Free Service: The proven Bliesgau Scout App is available to all guests-
available completely free of charge.
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Classic or digital? The mix makes the difference!
The new digital feature is not a replacement for the recently introduced printed-
the hiking passport, but a modern addition.
„The Bliessteig invites you to explore the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve thoroughly and with all
Experiencing the senses. With the digital hiking badge, we connect this original
Nature experience with the possibilities of modern technology – that's how our guests can
record their stages easily without losing focus on nature-
"loren geht," explains Nina Burgey-Wack from Saarpfalz Tourism.
Whether classic with the printed stamp booklet or digital via app – the choice is yours
completely with the guests. The two options are by no means mutually exclusive: Those who
If desired, the stamps can also be easily collected in parallel. While the ge-
printed version is still valid with the included, free biosphere ticket for cli-
inviting you to a pleasant journey home, the app version scores with maximum comfort.
Hard work is rewarded in both worlds: Just like with the traditional hiking pass
is also waiting for the holders of the fully completed digital
Hiking badge a small surprise in the tourist information centers of the biosphere-
renreservats Bliesgau as well as at Saarpfalz Tourism.
Further information about the digital hiking pin Bliessteig is available at the
Saarpfalz Tourism, Paradeplatz 4, 66440 Blieskastel, Tel.: 06841 1047174, E-mail:
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