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Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Merzig

St. Gangolf's Church – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Besseringen (Saar)

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Merzig

St. Gangolf's Church – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Besseringen (Saar)

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St. Gangolf's Church – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Besseringen (Saar)

01:01

13.6km

210m

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: July 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 91 m for 7 m

After 13.5 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.63 km

Stations of the Cross St. Gangolf

Highlight • Religious Site

If you want to get from Merzig to Mettlach without taking the busy road or the gravel path along the Saar loop, you still have the option of going via …

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1.94 km

St. Gangolf's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

about the namesake of the church:
Gangolf is not mentioned in contemporary sources and documents. His legend is told in two vitae from the 10th century: an anonymous vita in …

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4.09 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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4.82 km

View of Mettlach

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From the dam you can enjoy this beautiful view of Mettlach

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4.84 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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6.51 km

View of the Cloef Observation Tower

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

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7.77 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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7.85 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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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

2.69 km

1.12 km

1.02 km

129 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

4.44 km

1.59 km

1.25 km

303 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

34°C

18°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

August 12, 2022,Saarschleife, 2. Teil; Familienradtour

I made the way back on the other side without my family. Also recommended! (The way, not the lack of family 😉)

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St. Gangolf's Church – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Besseringen (Saar)

Stations of the Cross St. Gangolf

St. Gangolf's Church

Mettlach Saar Bridge

View of Mettlach

Mettlach Lock

View of the Cloef Observation Tower

Saarschleife (Saar Loop)

Saarschleife Cycling Route

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