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Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

View of the Saarschleife – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

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Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

View of the Saarschleife – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

Moderate

4.8

(184)

617

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View of the Saarschleife – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

03:46

12.9km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

Saarschleife und Leukbachtal

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844 m

View of the Saarschleife from Cloef

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Whether from the old or the new viewing platform, a view over the Saar Loop is simply breathtaking and beautiful. This Saarland motif is worth a visit at any time …

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1.28 km

Little Cloef Viewpoint

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A little quieter than the big brother, but still great views.

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2.65 km

Viewpoint

5.17 km

View of the Saarschleife

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A really fantastic view of the Baumwipfelpfad / viewpoint and the Saar. There is also a big bank here.

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8.90 km

Left Bank of the Saar

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You can almost walk past it by accident.

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9.65 km

View of the Cloef Observation Tower from the Saar River

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For many Saarland visitors, the view of the Saarschleife will always be unforgettable. Most of them say afterwards that they regretted not having seen them. From the “Cloef” vantage point, …

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10.6 km

Cloef Trail

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Easy "hiking trail" for everyone. No special equipment necessary.

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10.6 km

Cloef Ascent Trail

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So the path is not really difficult, but perhaps less recommended for walkers. Those who regularly hike along narrower paths will have no problems here.

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11.8 km

Pascalsruhe Viewpoint (Saar Loop)

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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 …

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

4.05 km

980 m

515 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.73 km

2.63 km

957 m

649 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of the Saarschleife – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

View of the Saarschleife from Cloef

Little Cloef Viewpoint

View of the Saarschleife

Left Bank of the Saar

View of the Cloef Observation Tower from the Saar River

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