Steinbach Valley – Steinbach Valley loop from Nohn

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Steinbach Valley – Steinbach Valley loop from Nohn

Easy

4.8

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1,595

hikers

Steinbach Valley – Steinbach Valley loop from Nohn

02:00

6.49km

230m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Saarschleife und Leukbachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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638 m

Steinbach Valley Waterfall

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Quiet and untouched side valley of the Saar. The ascent route to the Saarschleifen viewpoint leads up through the valley.

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899 m

Steinbach Valley

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A beautiful valley. A dense forest and therefore cool on a hot day.

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1.45 km

Steinbach Valley

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An enchanted valley that surprises with many different shades of green, especially when the sun shines.

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2.54 km

View of the Saar Valley from the Teufelsteinhütte

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Nice viewpoint on the way to Cloef.

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3.92 km

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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4.00 km

Cloef Viewpoint

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Fantastic view of the Saartal valley.

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4.25 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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5.37 km

Cloef Trail

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

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6.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.60 km

920 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

1.44 km

1.39 km

207 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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

February 12, 2023,Cloefpfad verkürzt mit Sohnemann

I was able to motivate my son (10) again. Not a matter of course. 😅🤷 Therefore only a shortened version. Better than nothing. 🥾🙏😊

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March 27, 2024,Virtual Geology – Geologie und Landschaftsgenese der Saarschleife erwandern

The Saar Loop is one of the most prominent geotopes in the SaarLorLux region and is known far beyond the borders of the greater region. As part of an R&D project by Saarland University and the Environmental Campus of Trier University of Applied Sciences, the relief history and genesis of this river meander, which is unique in Central Europe, is …

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October 22, 2024,Abendrunde auf die Cloef mit Blick auf die Saarschleife

Very nice hike - on the way there with great views of the Saar - and above the entire Saar loop - and the way back through the autumn forest over many small bridges and stairs is also beautiful - unfortunately it was already too dark for photos.

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October 6, 2024,Cloef Pfad, erst idyllisch dann nah am Abgrund

Super beautiful hiking trail to the Cloef viewpoint, first idyllically through the forest, along the Deisbach valley, then steeply downhill from the viewpoint for experienced hikers.

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March 1, 2025,Wanderung 01.03.25 Cloef Spaziergang

A short walk along the Saarschleife to see how I am after being ill.

The ostrich farm is my favorite highlight 🤗💗

The start/finish is the Saarschleife ferry house in Dreisbach.

Dreisbach is the smallest district of the municipality of Mettlach in the Merzig-Wadern district.

We wish you a nice carnival weekend
🌞🍀😃

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June 1, 2023,Wanderung zum Baumwipfelpfad Cloef an der Saarschleife

That was a highlight at the end of our mom & sons bike tour. After 60 km of cycling, we hiked up from the Saar valley to the Cloef vantage point. The treetop path there above the Saar loop attracted us and it was fabulous. In the late afternoon we had the area almost to ourselves and you will never …

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June 27, 2025,Tag 7 | Cloefpfad - Baumwipfelpfad Saarschleife | Runde von Orscholz

The next stop on the journey took us to Merzig in Saarland and the Saar Loop.
Along the Cloef Trail and the Treetop Trail near Orscholz, there are magnificent views of the Saar Loop 🤩

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October 29, 2022,Traumschleife Cloef-Pfad (Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück)

A hike along the Saar loop is an absolute highlight. All paths are very easy to walk on, including the rock path down to the Saar. A tour with fantastic views, as always best early in the morning. Later in the day it gets quite crowded at the top. On the way down to the Saar you have more peace …

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