Old arm of the Saar – View of the River Saar loop from Schoden-Ockfen

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Trier-Saarburg

Schoden

Old arm of the Saar – View of the River Saar loop from Schoden-Ockfen

Hard

4.7

(200)

865

riders

Old arm of the Saar – View of the River Saar loop from Schoden-Ockfen

07:00

108km

840m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 42.9 km for 261 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.69 km

Old arm of the Saar

Highlight • River

Brilliant bike path on the Saar, Saarburg is well worth seeing!

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6.13 km

Schank-Berg

Forest

34.9 km

View of the River Saar

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Cycle path in great condition, wonderful panorama

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36.2 km

Saar Cycle Route

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Highly recommended cycle path for the whole family

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43.5 km

Saar Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Saar Loop is probably the most famous attraction in Saarland. You'll get a particularly impressive view from the vantage point above the valley, but it's simply beautiful down here …

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49.0 km

Lutwinus Chapel with View of the Saartal

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The Lutwinus Chapel is in the middle of the forest. A small visit is worthwhile here, because it is not only the enchanted place and the chapel itself, which fascinate, but also the beautiful view of the Saar Valley.

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68.0 km

Leuk Waterfall in Saarburg

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Saarburg is definitely worth a visit. Don't just drive past if you've never been there, but take a look. It's a really beautiful little town!

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68.6 km

View of Saarburg from the bridge

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There are a few bridges in Saarburg.

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68.7 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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108 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.6 km

25.5 km

12.8 km

12.5 km

2.06 km

260 m

147 m

Surfaces

69.6 km

11.6 km

10.3 km

8.49 km

7.56 km

406 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

June 5, 2022,Fahrradtour 05.06.2022 Merzig - Trier

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October 19, 2022,Radtour Merzig-Trier 67 km

With the DB there. From 9:00 a.m. you can take your bike for free. The route is not suitable for racing bikes.

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August 7, 2023,Von Trier zur Saarschleife und zurück

From Trier along the Saar to the Saar loop and back. In the Saar loop you can see the observation tower of the treetop path, from which you have a very nice view of the Saar loop. The old arm of the Saar also offers beautiful views.

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