Cloef Trail – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

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Cloef Trail – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

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Cloef Trail – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

01:58

6.18km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.21 km

View of the Saar Valley from the Teufelsteinhütte

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Nice viewpoint on the way to Cloef.

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2.77 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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3.79 km

Cloef Trail

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

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3.79 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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5.00 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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5.22 km

Cloef Viewpoint

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Fantastic view of the Saartal valley.

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6.05 km

Cloef Atrium

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Tourist information with a regional section (good wines from the region), Bistro Mirabell with delicious dishes and the beginning of the treetop trail. A nice place to stay.

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6.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

2.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

1.61 km

1.24 km

460 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

8°C

4°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 29, 2023,TS Cloef-Pfad

After a night that was too short, it had to be a short distance today... the Cloef path is always beautiful again 🙂
The view of the Saarschleife from the Cloef is of course one of the highlights of this dream loop.

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November 11, 2022,Saarschleife .. über 5 Brücken und 119 Treppen in den Nebel

A nice round on the Saar loop was planned. It was, but unfortunately we couldn't enjoy the great view.... the fog threw a spanner in the works. It's almost mid-November. Well, there are a lot of worse things and that's a reason to come back here again and then enjoy the great area with your senses.
The path we hiked …

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May 24, 2025,Traumschleife Cloefpfad – Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück

A beautiful hiking trail with many small wooden bridges and narrow paths. The highlight of the tour was the view of the Saarschleife.

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September 19, 2025,Orscholz ☀️ Traumschleife Cloefpfad bei Sonnenaufgang ☀️

This morning will certainly stay with us for a long time. I think the photos speak for themselves. There's really nothing more to add to the photos 😄😄

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January 12, 2022,🎋Traumschleife Cloefpfad

🅿️ Cloef atarium
Mius-Kiefer-Strasse
66693 Mettlach

Initially, the Cloef path runs through the forest near the residential area. But doesn't bother. You should definitely walk up the Orkelsfels 👍.
Great view with a lounger 😊
orkelsfels.de/orscholz.html

🌾 NSG Steinbachtal west of Saarschleife:
With every step into the valley, the Kerbtal becomes wetter and darker. Rocks and dead wood are overgrown …

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