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Former Needle Weir House – Völklingen Sign loop from Südbahnhof

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Germany

Saarland

Former Needle Weir House – Völklingen Sign loop from Südbahnhof

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Former Needle Weir House – Völklingen Sign loop from Südbahnhof

01:23

23.2km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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After 1.99 km for 65 m

Closed: • 10:00 PM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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406 m

Entrance to Deutsch-Französischer Garten (Metzer Straße)

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Entrance to the DFG (German-French Garden) via the Metzer Straße.

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3.29 km

Former Needle Weir House

Highlight • Monument

Can be seen right on the Saar cycle route.

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9.91 km

Völklingen Sign

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Völklingen lettering in "Hollywood Style".

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16.6 km

Saar Cycle Path at Saarstahl AG MGS Quay Facility

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Nice to ride bike path along the Saar. The roar of the nearby expressway is superimposed by the beautiful river landscape.

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18.9 km

Saarbrücken Lock

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19.1 km

Burbach Weir on the Saar

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Impressive dam that makes the Saar navigable.

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19.2 km

Burbach Lock (Schleuse Burbach)

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From the Saarbrücken lock you have a very good view of the Saar river steps.

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23.1 km

Sonnenheide, German-French Garden

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Very nice seating areas, worth a visit in every season. The bees also feel particularly comfortable here

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23.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

5.63 km

3.39 km

155 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

1.20 km

713 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

30°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 25, 2022,Völklinger Hütte

Saarbrücken Bürgerpark - Fenne power plant - Völklinger Hütte - the best kebab shop in town

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April 30, 2024,UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte

Respect for what the generations before us have created...💪👍

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March 29, 2025,Fahrradtour von Völklingen nach Saarbrücken ✌️

Beautiful bike ride from Völklingen to Saarbrücken with lots of wind 💨
Plants and flowers are sprouting everywhere, simply beautiful... 😊🌼🪻🌻🙋

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December 13, 2025,Weihnachtsmarkt Saarbrücken 🎄🎅🏼

At the Christmas market with Nicole and Warndt-Bub... 🎄🎅🏼😊... ✌🏼

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Former Needle Weir House – Völklingen Sign loop from Südbahnhof

Entrance to Deutsch-Französischer Garten (Metzer Straße)

Former Needle Weir House

Völklingen Sign

Saar Cycle Path at Saarstahl AG MGS Quay Facility

Saarbrücken Lock

Burbach Weir on the Saar

Burbach Lock (Schleuse Burbach)

Sonnenheide, German-French Garden

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