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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Saar Loop – Fährhaus Saarschleife loop from Mettlach

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Saar Loop – Fährhaus Saarschleife loop from Mettlach

Moderate

4.7

(400)

1,508

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Saar Loop – Fährhaus Saarschleife loop from Mettlach

01:42

26.4km

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

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Saar-Hunsrück

Saarschleife und Leukbachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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806 m

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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3.46 km

View of the Saar River and the Cloef Treetop Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely impressive! Fantastic nature.

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4.39 km

View of Saarschleife Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view soon tempts you to climb the tower yourself and observe nature from above

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4.59 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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6.16 km

Fährhaus Saarschleife

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The restaurant 'Fährhaus' is a great refreshment stop with beer garden. For a quick coffee always good address.

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9.38 km

View of the Treetop Walk Saarschleife

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, you can get your first glimpse of the Saarschleife Treetop Walk. The route becomes increasingly beautiful from here, with a new highlight around every bend.

A detour to the Treetop Walk is worthwhile.

More information:

urlaub.saarland/attraktion/baumwipfelpfad-saarschleife-9f12883469

treetop-walks.com/saarschleife

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13.4 km

View of the Saar River towards Besseringen

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Small towns adorn the course of the Saar.

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25.5 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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26.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.11 km

6.74 km

5.79 km

5.15 km

510 m

106 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

5.25 km

3.49 km

1.53 km

1.16 km

338 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

31°C

16°C

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Comments

August 8, 2022,Saarschleife – Saarschleife Runde von Mettlach

Today I had planned the Saar loop tour from Mettlach station to Merzig-Schwemlingen. The tour was very nice to drive in the best summer weather. 😊☀️👍🚴 ♂️

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September 5, 2025,Fahrradtour zum Montclaire

I must honestly admit, this tour touched me deeply.
After a peaceful cycle upstream along the Saar River, I then followed the Stations of the Cross. Many may walk or cycle past the wayside shrines carelessly, but anyone who takes the time to observe them will be impressed by the clarity of their carved statements.

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April 26, 2026,Fahrradtour

Had to shoulder the bike again and again. Not every hiking trail is suitable for cycling.

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August 29, 2024,Entspannte Abendrunde mit Chillout an der Spuntwand

I will never get bored of my home round, especially not with the right company, thank you!🙏A hot Thursday in late summer can be like this more often:)

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August 23, 2023,SaarSchleifenLand. 🚲Saarschleifenrunde🚲

Yesterday above the view of the Saar loop - today from below the view u.a. up to the treetop path.
Today we cycled along the old towpaths all around the Saarschleife, always directly along the water.
Beautiful and highly recommended!

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October 9, 2021,Eine schöne Runde um die Saarschleife

Today a nice tour along the Saar. We started from Mettlach where we could park for free at the train station. Shopped briefly in the outlet beforehand. The round led along the Saar below the treetop path. From the bike path you can hardly go up to the view. The hiking trail is too steep and only suitable for experienced …

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October 23, 2023,Saarschleife

Today we took advantage of the dry phase and drove the Saar loop on both sides. A short detour to an old English oak and St. Gangolf Church.

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April 21, 2025,Saarschleife

Relaxed tour around the Saarschleife, up to Montclair Castle and back down to the Saar

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Saar Loop – Fährhaus Saarschleife loop from Mettlach

Old Abbey, Mettlach

View of the Saar River and the Cloef Treetop Walk

View of Saarschleife Tower

Saar Loop

Fährhaus Saarschleife

View of the Treetop Walk Saarschleife

View of the Saar River towards Besseringen

Mettlach Saar Bridge

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