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Saarland
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
Merzig

View of the Saar River – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Besseringen (Saar)

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Saarland
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
Merzig

View of the Saar River – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Besseringen (Saar)

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View of the Saar River – Saarschleife Cycling Route loop from Besseringen (Saar)

01:01

13.6km

210m

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: October 1, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 91 m for 7 m

After 13.5 km for 7 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.97 km

View of the Saar River

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The Saar offers plenty of opportunities to spend your free time.

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5.77 km

Saarschleife Cycling Route

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The cycle path on the right bank of the Saar is a varied alternative to the cycle path on the left bank of the Saar. The cycle path has a "natural surface" and is therefore a bit bumpy.

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5.85 km

Saarschleife (Saar Loop)

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The Saarschleife is the symbol of Saarland and a little detour here is always worthwhile.

Down here you are practically at the apex of the Saarschleife and you can see …

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7.11 km

View of the Cloef Observation Tower

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Don't look, just drive or walk there. It is worth it!

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8.79 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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9.53 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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11.7 km

St. Gangolf's Church

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about the namesake of the church:
Gangolf is not mentioned in contemporary sources and documents. His legend is told in two vitae from the 10th century: an anonymous vita in …

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12.0 km

Stations of the Cross St. Gangolf

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If you want to get from Merzig to Mettlach without taking the busy road or the gravel path along the Saar loop, you still have the option of going via …

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

2.78 km

1.14 km

977 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

4.61 km

1.69 km

1.15 km

199 m

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Saturday 17 October

11°C

4°C

92 %

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Comments

August 12, 2022,Saarschleife, 2. Teil; Familienradtour
I made the way back on the other side without my family. Also recommended! (The way, not the lack of family 😉)

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