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Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Mettlach Lock – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

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Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Mettlach Lock – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

Moderate

4.0

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Mettlach Lock – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

01:46

19.4km

370m

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: March 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.38 km for 57 m

After 9.95 km for 180 m

After 10.8 km for 57 m

After 11.0 km for 296 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.94 km

View of Mettlach

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From the dam you can enjoy this beautiful view of Mettlach

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1.95 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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3.44 km

View of the Saar River and the Cloef Treetop Walk

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Absolutely impressive! Fantastic nature.

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4.57 km

Saar Loop

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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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5.97 km

View of the Saarschleife

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One of the most beautiful views in Saarland.

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6.11 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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9.39 km

Saarschleife / Cloef

Viewpoint

10.2 km

Entrance to the "Treetop Path "Saarschleife"

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If a little wobbling at dizzying heights bothers you, save yourself the entry fee... but otherwise... let it itch... 😂

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18.3 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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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

1.94 km

1.75 km

859 m

653 m

450 m

119 m

Surfaces

6.95 km

5.87 km

5.33 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Mettlach Lock – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

View of Mettlach

Mettlach Lock

View of the Saar River and the Cloef Treetop Walk

Saar Loop

View of the Saarschleife

Fährhaus Saarschleife

Entrance to the "Treetop Path "Saarschleife"

Mettlach Saar Bridge

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