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Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Losheim am See

Saarschleife (Saar Loop) – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Losheim am See

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Losheim am See

Saarschleife (Saar Loop) – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Losheim am See

Hard

4.5

(16)

102

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Saarschleife (Saar Loop) – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Losheim am See

03:06

39.2km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.6 km for 99 m

After 21.7 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

West Shore of Losheim Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

15.5 km

Old Abbey, Mettlach

Highlight • Historical Site

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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15.9 km

Mettlach Saar Bridge

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The Saarbrücke Mettlach is a suspension bridge over the Saar in the Saarland municipality of Mettlach. It is the only steel suspension bridge in Saarland and has been a listed building since 2003.

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16.8 km

View of Mettlach

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From the dam you can enjoy this beautiful view of Mettlach

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16.8 km

Mettlach Lock

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Without the barrages, the Saar would not be navigable because the water level is too low.

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17.4 km

Montclair

Forest

18.5 km

View of the Cloef Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't look, just drive or walk there. It is worth it!

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19.7 km

Saarschleife (Saar Loop)

Highlight • River

The Saarschleife is the symbol of Saarland and a little detour here is always worthwhile.

Down here you are practically at the apex of the Saarschleife and you can see …

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19.8 km

Saarschleife Cycling Route

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The cycle path on the right bank of the Saar is a varied alternative to the cycle path on the left bank of the Saar. The cycle path has a "natural surface" and is therefore a bit bumpy.

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21.7 km

Burg Montclair

Castle

39.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

9.64 km

6.50 km

1.74 km

646 m

124 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

11.5 km

5.46 km

966 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

83 %

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Saarschleife (Saar Loop) – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Losheim am See

West Shore of Losheim Reservoir

Old Abbey, Mettlach

Mettlach Saar Bridge

View of Mettlach

Mettlach Lock

View of the Cloef Observation Tower

Saarschleife (Saar Loop)

Saarschleife Cycling Route

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