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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

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

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Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

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

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

01:26

15.9km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: July 7, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.48 km for 160 m

After 3.24 km for 213 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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806 m

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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3.84 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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4.38 km

Saar Steep Slopes

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10.1 km

View of the Saarschleife

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One of the most beautiful views in Saarland.

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11.7 km

View of Saarschleife Tower

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The view soon tempts you to climb the tower yourself and observe nature from above

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12.6 km

View of the Saar River and the Cloef Treetop Walk

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Absolutely impressive! Fantastic nature.

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14.1 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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14.9 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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15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.15 km

3.11 km

1.75 km

1.25 km

510 m

106 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

4.37 km

4.04 km

535 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

23°C

13°C

0 %

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

Old Abbey, Mettlach

View of the Saar River

Saar Steep Slopes

View of the Saarschleife

View of Saarschleife Tower

View of the Saar River and the Cloef Treetop Walk

Mettlach Lock

Mettlach Saar Bridge

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