Cloef Trail – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

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Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Cloef Trail – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

Moderate

4.7

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434

hikers

Cloef Trail – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

01:47

5.43km

240m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Saar-Hunsrück

Saarschleife und Leukbachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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529 m

Under the Treetop Walkway Saarschleife

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The Cloef path winds under the treetop path at the end.

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741 m

Saarschleife Treetop Walk and Observation Tower

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Treetop path in a wooden tower with a magnificent view over the Saarschleife

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2.23 km

Small waterfall at Saarschleife and Leukbachtal

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This small waterfall was a highlight for us and the dog. He invited for a little rest and for a super refreshment :-)

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3.24 km

Cloef Trail

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A superb trail from the Saar up to the Cloef. Almost alpine.

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3.25 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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4.45 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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4.68 km

Cloef Viewpoint

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Fantastic view of the Saartal valley.

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5.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

1.74 km

791 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.36 km

982 m

634 m

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

5°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

September 30, 2022,Saarschleife von Parkplatz Atrium zur Cloef

The steep rocky path down to the banks of the Saar from km 2.8 to 3.4 is not signposted as a hiking trail. I can't recommend it under any circumstances, since it has been washed out by rainwater and the ground consists only of sharp, angular stones.

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December 26, 2024,Weihnachtsrunde um die Cloef mit neuem Weg 🙏🫶

Today, in beautiful weather, we are once again on the Cloef, but this time on a path that is new to us, called Kommetsteinerbach. From about halfway along the Cloefpad, it runs almost parallel to the original path, along a great stream with many small waterfalls down to the Saar. The path begins and ends hidden between the houses of …

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