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Mettlach

Old Abbey, Mettlach – View of the Saar River loop from Faha

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Old Abbey, Mettlach – View of the Saar River loop from Faha

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Old Abbey, Mettlach – View of the Saar River loop from Faha

02:46

56.9km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.2 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.08 km

Ascent to the Saarschleife

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I know three ways that lead to Orscholz:
- directly from Mettlach
- from Saarburg via Freudenburg
- from Dreisbach via Nohn (which is the easiest to drive)

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20.3 km

The Abbey of St. Peter and Mary in Mettlach was founded at the end of the 7th century Benedictine monastery. The convent buildings abandoned during the French Revolution now house the headquarters of Villeroy & Boch.

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32.3 km

View of the Saar River

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A little way off the cycle path you come to the jetty, from here you have a direct view of the Saar.

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32.7 km

Serrig Ship Lock

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This barrage is Germany's largest river barrage on a natural river. It is located at Serrig at river kilometer 18.3 of the Saar between the barrages Kanzem and Mettlach.

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32.9 km

View of Saarburg Castle and Church Along the Saar River

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Saarburck can be reached from Mettlach via good roads along the Saar.

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39.3 km

View of Saarburg from the bridge

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There are a few bridges in Saarburg.

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39.4 km

View of Saarburg and Saarburg Castle

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From the bridge over the Saar you can enjoy an excellent view of the castle ruins and the St. Laurentius Church. But watch out for the traffic, because even if …

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40.2 km

Saarburg Waterfall (Leukbach Falls)

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Most famous highlight in Saarburg.

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56.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

19.8 km

3.70 km

3.31 km

587 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

6.66 km

429 m

346 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 24 May

29°C

13°C

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Old Abbey, Mettlach – View of the Saar River loop from Faha

Ascent to the Saarschleife