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Saarland
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
Mettlach

Old Abbey, Mettlach – View of the Saar River loop from Saarhölzbach

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Saarland
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
Mettlach

Old Abbey, Mettlach – View of the Saar River loop from Saarhölzbach

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4.4

(8)

128

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Old Abbey, Mettlach – View of the Saar River loop from Saarhölzbach

02:41

27.5km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.07 km for 99 m

After 10.5 km for 53 m

After 26.9 km for 141 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.92 km

Old Abbey, Mettlach

Highlight • Historical Site

The Abbey of St. Peter and Mary in Mettlach was founded at the end of the 7th century Benedictine monastery. The convent buildings abandoned during the French Revolution now house the headquarters of Villeroy & Boch.

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2

4.39 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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6.11 km

Aussicht auf die Cloef und die Saar

Viewpoint

4

7.26 km

View of the Saar River

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View from the Saar slopes of the Saar and the treetop path

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5

7.80 km

Saar Steep Slopes

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6

10.4 km

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

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7

20.3 km

The right words are simply missing...wonderful

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8

21.0 km

According to legend, a knight was fleeing from his enemies when his horse halted in the deep abyss that opened up here. In his almost hopeless situation, he prayed to …

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9

24.1 km

great way, always with a view of the Saar valley.

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27.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

3.21 km

2.30 km

1.27 km

422 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

4.13 km

4.08 km

2.17 km

914 m

241 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 26 June

39°C

22°C

16 %

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