Saarburgs Klein Venedig – Leuk Waterfall in Saarburg loop from Saarburg

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Trier-Saarburg

Saarburg

Saarburgs Klein Venedig – Leuk Waterfall in Saarburg loop from Saarburg

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Saarburgs Klein Venedig – Leuk Waterfall in Saarburg loop from Saarburg

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3.80km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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769 m

Confluence of the Leukbach and Saar in Saarburg

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After the impressive waterfall, the Leuk River flows into the Saar at a sharp angle. This angle is accessible, and the swans also enjoy it here.

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910 m

Saarburg Waterfall and the Hackenberger Mill Wheels

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Unique in Germany. A waterfall that runs through the village. Definitely worth seeing

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1.08 km

Saarburg Waterfall and Market Square

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Saarburg is a town in the district of Trier-Saarburg in Rhineland-Palatinate. It is located in the western part of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park on the banks of the Saar and …

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1.78 km

Saarburg Castle Ruins

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The castle, which was probably built in the 10th century, was first mentioned in a document in 964. In that year, the Archdiocese of Trier gave it to Count Siegfried …

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2.18 km

Saarburg Castle

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The Saarburg ruins sit high atop the mountain. From its keep, you have a magnificent view of the city and the ships on the Saar River.
A restaurant invites you to dine.

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2.76 km

Saarburgs Klein Venedig

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The butter market is the pulsating center of Saarburg. The Buttermarkt owes its nickname "Saarburg's Little Venice" to the view from the bridge "auf dem Graben" of the Leukbach and …

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2.86 km

Saarburg Waterfall (Leukbach Falls)

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Most famous highlight in Saarburg.

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2.94 km

Leuk Waterfall in Saarburg

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Saarburg is definitely worth a visit. Don't just drive past if you've never been there, but take a look. It's a really beautiful little town!

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3.80 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.48 km

1.43 km

803 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

337 m

197 m

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

7°C

3°C

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Comments

May 17, 2023,Saarburger Rausch und Fall (Tourbeschreibung im Kommentar)

Where are we going?
Fall and intoxication in Saarburg.
What shoud that?
Fall stands for the 20 m high waterfall in the middle of the old town and Rausch for the Saarburger Rausch, i. H. a vineyard. Apparently it is customary in the Saar and Moselle to give names to the vineyards. On topic: dear Moselle winegrowers... "Winninger BrückstücK"? Wouldn't …

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September 9, 2025,Saarburg

Saarburg enchants with its romantic old town, the waterfall in the center, and the mighty castle overlooking the Saar River. Surrounded by vineyards and idyllic paths

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July 5, 2025,Stadtrundgang Saarburg

A short tour through the picturesque town of Saarburg – based on this template:
saar-obermosel.de/tour/tour/stadtrundgang-saarburg

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October 5, 2024,Saar 2.1 - Saarburg

After the great walk on the Kasteler Felsenpfad, we treated ourselves to a short tour of Saarburg and its castle.

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January 3, 2022,Saarburg Sightseeingtour

Nice little city tour in Saarburg made. It was great before the fat rain front comes tomorrow

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December 29, 2022,Stadtrundgang Saarburg

Saarburg with the 20 m high waterfall of the Leukbach in the picturesque old town and Saarburg Castle is worth a visit.

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September 8, 2025,Rheinland-Pfalz - Saarburg - Altstadt - Rundweg

From churches to a waterfall to a Little Venice, there's plenty to discover in the city.
The castle towers above everything.

From here, we get a beautiful view of the city, the Moselle River, and the surrounding mountains.

While some facades appear a bit dated, in the evening the scene transforms into a sea of light.
The old town is …

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November 8, 2023,Stadtrundgang in Saarburg

When planning our vacation we came across the app “Lauschtour”, where you can find, among other things, a city tour in Saarburg. You are guided to the individual stations and there is a great explanation everywhere. Very informative and entertaining, the app is highly recommended.

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