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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Mettlach Saar Bridge – Mettlach Lock loop from Orscholz

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Mettlach Saar Bridge – Mettlach Lock loop from Orscholz

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Mettlach Saar Bridge – Mettlach Lock loop from Orscholz

02:13

40.3km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Start point

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2.89 km

Saar Steep Slope Climb

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Uphill a crisp climb (but also heavily frequented by cars), downhill a fast, easy-to-ride descent.

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6.02 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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6.77 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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6.93 km

Path Along the Left Bank of the Saarschleife

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The path is red sand/fine gravel. But good to drive. Except when it rained ;-)

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10.9 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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14.3 km

View Over the Saar River Towards Sankt Gangolf

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21.7 km

Saar Cycle Path Near Merzig

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🚴‍♀️ Saar Cycle Route – From Merzig to Saarlouis with a River View

This section of the Saar Cycle Route is one of the most beautiful in Saarland: On a …

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34.1 km

Ascent to the Saarschleife

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I know three ways that lead to Orscholz:
- directly from Mettlach
- from Saarburg via Freudenburg
- from Dreisbach via Nohn (which is the easiest to drive)

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

12.1 km

5.37 km

3.97 km

158 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

5.01 km

2.55 km

1.14 km

751 m

350 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Mettlach Saar Bridge – Mettlach Lock loop from Orscholz

Saar Steep Slope Climb

Mettlach Saar Bridge

Mettlach Lock

Path Along the Left Bank of the Saarschleife

Fährhaus Saarschleife

View Over the Saar River Towards Sankt Gangolf

Saar Cycle Path Near Merzig

Ascent to the Saarschleife

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