Best trails near Saarschleife
4.7(471 reviews)
Saarschleife: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Saarschleife: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Saarschleife are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (211)·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 (153)·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
- 4.5 (80)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hike near Merzig, Saarland. The hike begins in Besseringen and explores the inner peninsula of the Saarschleife Tafel. The trail is heavily wooded and offers marvellous views of the Saar and the beauty of the surrounding area. It passes Montclair Castle, which invites you to linger in the beer garden. The second half of the hike leads along the Saar. Highlights: - St Gangolf's Church - Montclair Castle - Saar bend
- Moderate·57.8 km·Est. 16.5–18 hrThe Welles ferry runs daily from April to October from 10.00 am to 5.50 pm. Monday is a day off. If Monday is a public holiday, the day of rest shifts to Tuesday. Between November and March, the ferry service is limited to weekends. The ferry is closed from December to February.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Saarschleife?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Saarschleife is Saarschleifen Tafeltour, which has a 4.7 star rating from 211 reviews. This trail is 15.9 km long with an elevation gain of 523 m.
What is the longest trail near Saarschleife?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Saarschleife is Tagstrecke 2019 Grenzgänger. This trail is estimated to be 57.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Saarschleife?
Saarschleife: With an ascent of 1,693 m, Tagstrecke 2019 Grenzgänger has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Saarschleifen Tafeltour with 523 m of elevation gain.
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- Aussichtsturm
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- 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