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Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

View of the Saarschleife – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

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Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

View of the Saarschleife – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

Moderate

4.7

(145)

402

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View of the Saarschleife – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

01:47

5.47km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

Saarschleife und Leukbachtal

Waypoints

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Parking

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255 m

Cloef Atrium

Highlight • Rest Area

Tourist information with a regional section (good wines from the region), Bistro Mirabell with delicious dishes and the beginning of the treetop trail. A nice place to stay.

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383 m

View of the Saarschleife

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grandiose view from up here over the Saar loop

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1.34 km

Ostrich enclosure at the Saarschleife

Highlight • Structure

Big plant with curious big birds.

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2.28 km

Small waterfall at Saarschleife and Leukbachtal

Highlight • Waterfall

This small waterfall was a highlight for us and the dog. He invited for a little rest and for a super refreshment :-)

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3.29 km

Cloef Trail

Highlight • Trail

Easy "hiking trail" for everyone. No special equipment necessary.

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3.30 km

Cloef Ascent Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

So the path is not really difficult, but perhaps less recommended for walkers. Those who regularly hike along narrower paths will have no problems here.

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4.50 km

Pascalsruhe Viewpoint (Saar Loop)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pascal's Rest – Hidden Viewing Rock on the Saar Loop

Slightly below the famous Cloef Panorama lies this quiet, little-known place of peace, contemplation, and expanse – accessible only via …

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4.80 km

Saarschleife Treetop Walk and Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.16 km

401 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.05 km

1.00 km

987 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

38°C

19°C

13 %

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Comments

September 30, 2022,Saarschleife von Parkplatz Atrium zur Cloef

The steep rocky path down to the banks of the Saar from km 2.8 to 3.4 is not signposted as a hiking trail. I can't recommend it under any circumstances, since it has been washed out by rainwater and the ground consists only of sharp, angular stones.

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December 26, 2024,Weihnachtsrunde um die Cloef mit neuem Weg 🙏🫶

Today, in beautiful weather, we are once again on the Cloef, but this time on a path that is new to us, called Kommetsteinerbach. From about halfway along the Cloefpad, it runs almost parallel to the original path, along a great stream with many small waterfalls down to the Saar. The path begins and ends hidden between the houses of …

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View of the Saarschleife – Cloef Ascent Trail loop from Orscholz

Cloef Atrium

View of the Saarschleife

Ostrich enclosure at the Saarschleife

Small waterfall at Saarschleife and Leukbachtal

Cloef Trail

Cloef Ascent Trail

Pascalsruhe Viewpoint (Saar Loop)

Saarschleife Treetop Walk and Observation Tower

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