Ellbachtal Cycle Path – German Gate, Saarlouis loop from Saarwellingen

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Ellbachtal Cycle Path – German Gate, Saarlouis loop from Saarwellingen

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Ellbachtal Cycle Path – German Gate, Saarlouis loop from Saarwellingen

00:55

15.1km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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26 m

Schlossplatz Saarwellingen

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Nice little square in the center of town. Sometimes a bit too busy, but you will find everything you need for a break here.

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822 m

Ellbachtal Cycle Path

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Excellent paved bike path surrounded by trees... I like it very much!

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4.10 km

Kinder- und Jugendfarm Saarlouis

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The Saarlouis Children and Youth Farm is a facility that focuses on the care and support of children and young people. It offers a variety of activities and programs aimed …

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7.57 km

Saaraltarm and Vauban Island, Saarlouis

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Nice place, view of the island of Vauban

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7.76 km

Saarlouis Fortress Remnants

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Built in 1680 by Louis XIV, the former border town has developed over the course of history into a city with a special attitude to life. There is a lot …

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7.78 km

German Gate, Saarlouis

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One building that testifies to Saarlouis as a fortress town is the German Gate. It forms the entrance to the city center and leads to the Great Market, the former …

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7.82 km

Kasematten Saarlouis

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The casemates, created by the Prussians as accommodation for soldiers and horses in case of defense, form the "longest bar in Saarland". One of the most important cultural institutions in …

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8.66 km

View of the Saar River, Ensdorf, and the Polygon

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Passing the Saar from Saarlouis in the direction of Saarbrücken, you inevitably see the Saar polygon. At the Ensdorf bridge you can switch to the other side of the Saar …

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