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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

View of the Saar River – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

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Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

View of the Saar River – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

Moderate

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View of the Saar River – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

00:46

11.8km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 4, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.35 km for 79 m

After 1.65 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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806 m

Old Abbey, Mettlach

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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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1.75 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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2.49 km

View of Mettlach

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From the dam you can enjoy this beautiful view of Mettlach

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2.50 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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3.98 km

View of the Saar River and the Cloef Treetop Walk

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Absolutely impressive! Fantastic nature.

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5.97 km

View of the Saar River

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The landscape here is particularly beautiful and the view of the Saarschleife is unique.

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6.35 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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11.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

2.28 km

1.01 km

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

3.75 km

1.50 km

1.27 km

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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View of the Saar River – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

Old Abbey, Mettlach

Mettlach Saar Bridge

View of Mettlach

Mettlach Lock

View of the Saar River and the Cloef Treetop Walk

View of the Saar River

Saar Loop

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