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Germany
Saarland
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
Mettlach

View of the Saar River – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

Routes
Germany
Saarland
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
Mettlach

View of the Saar River – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

Moderate

9

riders

View of the Saar River – Saar Loop loop from Mettlach

00:46

11.9km

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.38 km for 79 m

After 1.67 km for 53 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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425 m

Mettlach Abbey Brewery

Highlight • Pub

You can eat and drink well, very nice service!👍🏻

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831 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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1.78 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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2.53 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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5

4.01 km

Absolutely impressive! Fantastic nature.

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5.11 km

View of the Cloef

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It is particularly impressive early in the morning when the Saarschleife is still in the shade, but the Cloef is already illuminated by the sun.

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5.99 km

View of the Saar River

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.38 km

Saar Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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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11.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

2.19 km

1.01 km

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

3.53 km

1.51 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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