Best river trails in Mettlach
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Explore the most popular river trails near Mettlach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (210)·Moderate·15.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. This popular circular walk has many great views of the Saar loops. You can ring a bell to summon the ferry that takes you to the other bank of the Saar. The trail continues up wooden bridges and stairs, past rock formations and through the shady tranquillity of the valley to the viewing platform of the treetop trail. Past the ruins of Montclair Castle, the route heads back towards Mettlach. The route leads through...
- 4.7 (154)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPromising premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. A very varied round with great views of the Saar loop and some interesting rock formations. You should bring some fitness and sure-footedness with you, as some paths are narrow. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the large Saar loop near Mettlach - Natural paths - Oracle Rock - Little Cloef - Felstone - Nature reserve Steinbachtal wstl. Saar loop ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.7 (47)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular route near Mettlach, Saarland. The Cloef is one of the most famous viewpoints in the Saarland. The viewing platform, located very close to the Saarschleife treetop walk, has a fantastic view of the Saarschleife near the Mettlach district of Orscholz. Other incredible viewpoints on this route include the Orkelsfels and the Teufelsstein. From the car park at Steinach, the route follows the Steinbach stream and leads mostly through beautiful forest. There are refreshment...
- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. The certified premium walking trail leads past impressive rock formations and through rustling forests. The name "Weitblick" (vision) says it all: it offers unrivalled views of the Saarschleife and the eastern Saarland heights. Highlights of the hike: - Orkel rock - Steinbachspitze - Cloef - Great views of the Saar Loop - Rock formations worth seeing - idyllic forests - Saarschleife treetop walk (optional)
- 4.5 (60)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking route in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland, Germany This is a scenic hike through the forest in the Saar loop near Mettlach. As the start and finish are right next to the Saar, the marvellous views of the river can be enjoyed right from the start. The beautiful Saar circular route can also be travelled by boat. The highlight of the route is the medieval ruins of Montclair Castle, where the Celts built a castle complex as early as 500 BC. Refreshments are available en...
- 4.3 (31)·Hard·23.7 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Moselsteig, connecting Perl in the Saarland with Palzem in Rhineland-Palatinate on a scenic section within the border triangle. The hike impresses with expansive, open landscapes and offers a stunning panoramic view reaching as far as Luxembourg and France. A geological highlight along the trail are the "dolines"—fascinating karst sinkholes formed by the weathering of limestone in this region. Overnight stays are available in hotels and guesthouses in Perl...
- 4.8 (30)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Saarland. A varied and scenic tour through forests and across orchards as well as along streams and rock formations. The fruit for "Viez", the apple wine, is grown here. There are benches to rest and places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Rock formations worth seeing - Orchard meadows - Rehchens Kopf (viewpoint)
- 4.3 (28)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrCertified premium hiking trail near Mettlach in Saarland. In addition to the wonderful, calming tranquillity of the forest, this picturesque dream loop also offers many attractions, such as idyllic stream valleys, spectacular views and colourful forests. At Vogelfelsen near Saarhölzbach, a marvellous panoramic view over the Saar basin can be enjoyed. The starting point is at the forest car park. The "Saarhölzbach" railway station is very close by, so it is also easy to travel there by...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Mettlach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Mettlach is Moselsteig. This trail is estimated to be 347.6 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Mettlach?
Mettlach: With an ascent of 12,617 m, Moselsteig has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Tagstrecke 2019 Grenzgänger with 1,693 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Mettlach?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Mettlach is Moselsteig Stage 1: Perl - Palzem with a 4.3-star rating from 31 reviews.
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- Aussichtsturm
- Saarschleife / Cloef
- Burg Montclair
- Langweiher
- Schleuse Mettlach
- Kleine Cloef
- Straußengehege der Familie Büchel
- Teufelsstein
- Felsenklippe
- Orkelsfels
- Eisenkopf
- Aussicht auf Burg Montclair
- Pascalsruhe
- Saarschleife
- Schwefel Flechten Felsen
- Teufelsschornstein
- Ehemaliges Kapuzinerkloster
- Hassarenberg
- Herrgottstein
- Rehchens Kopf