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Pascalsruhe Viewpoint (Saarschleife)

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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Pascalsruhe Viewpoint (Saarschleife)

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Location: Mettlach, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern, Saarland, Germany

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April 30, 2025

Pascal's Rest – Hidden Viewing Rock on the Saar Loop

Slightly below the famous Cloef Panorama lies this quiet, little-known place of peace, contemplation, and expanse – accessible only via a narrow forest path. The protruding quartzite rock offers an impressively tranquil, almost untouched view of the Saar Loop – with a bit of luck, all to yourself. From here, a particularly tranquil, almost sublime view of this natural wonder opens up.

The rock is named after a certain Pascal, a Saarland author and photographer who found solace and inspiration here despite a long illness. It is reminiscent of similar retreats and fates such as Lina's Rest at the Erbeskopf, Ostermann's Rest at the Nonnweiler Reservoir, or Luisenruhe near Abentheuer. During a spa stay, Pascal wrote his last book here – a work about the natural wonders of Saarland.

A special place for all those seeking solitude in beauty – and who enjoy taking a little detour away from the hustle and bustle. Pascalsruhe is not just a viewpoint. It is a silent monument to the power of nature, to the longing for peace – and to the hope that can be found in the world's beauty even in difficult times.

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Location: Mettlach, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern, Saarland, Germany

Pascalsruhe Viewpoint (Saarschleife)

1. Steinbachtal Waterfall – Cloef Ascent and Descent Trail loop from Orscholz

2. View of the Saarschleife – View of the Saarschleife loop from Orscholz

3. Cloef Ascent and Descent Trail – View of the Saarschleife loop from Nohn

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