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Towpath loop from Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof

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Saarland

Towpath loop from Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof

Moderate

4.4

(177)

958

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Towpath loop from Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof

02:13

37.0km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.28 km

Burbach Lock (Schleuse Burbach)

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From the Saarbrücken lock you have a very good view of the Saar river steps.

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12.7 km

Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The Völklinger Hütte is a former ironworks founded in 1873 and was closed down in 1986. In 1994, UNESCO elevated the pig iron production of the Völklinger Hütte to the …

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12.7 km

View of the Völklinger Hütte from the Leinpfad

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The towpath leads directly along the banks of the Saar. On the other side of the river lies the World Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte. From the cycle path you have an impressive view of the old ironworks.

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14.1 km

Saar Cycle Route at Völklingen Ironworks

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Is also an impressive section of the Saar cycle path.

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14.6 km

Towpath

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Nice insight into the past. Respect for the men who did the work.

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15.1 km

View of the Saar and the 1,000‑meter rolling mill

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Great tour along the Saar

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18.5 km

Naturschutzgebiet Groswies „Saaraue nordwestlich Wadgassen“

Nature Reserve

22.8 km

View of Völklinger Hütte and Saarstahl

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Nice or not nice, that is the question? In any case, industrial culture.

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23.7 km

Völklinger Hütte Industrial Complex

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The industrial culture on the Saar is impressive. Above all, a detour to the Völklinger Hütte (world cultural heritage) is worthwhile.

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37.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

15.5 km

5.00 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

6.00 km

1.30 km

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

27°C

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Towpath loop from Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof

Burbach Lock (Schleuse Burbach)

Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO World Heritage Site

View of the Völklinger Hütte from the Leinpfad

Saar Cycle Route at Völklingen Ironworks

Towpath

View of the Saar and the 1,000‑meter rolling mill

View of Völklinger Hütte and Saarstahl

Völklinger Hütte Industrial Complex

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