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Hike on the steep slopes of the Traumschleife CloefpfadPhoto: CC BY, Projektbüro Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, Klaus-Peter Kappest
The highlight of this half-day route is the most beautiful view that Saarland has to offer: the view from the Cloef viewpoint over the Saarschleife. Since 2016, there has been a treetop path above the Cloef with an impressive 42-meter-high tower. From the platform, you get unique panoramic views of the landscape of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, the Saarschleife, and all the way to France.
The tourist information office is housed in the Cloef Atrium, where the route starts. A few minutes later, you reach the view from the Cloef viewpoint over the Saarschleife. Since 2006, the Saarschleife has been a "National Geotope."
At the tip of the mountain spur surrounded by the Saar, you can see on the opposite side the partially restored Montclair castle ruins. The castle, first documented in 1168 and surrounded by many legends and stories, was one of the most impressive fortresses in Germany and considered impregnable.
The further down you go into the Steinbachtal nature reserve, the wetter and darker the narrow ravine becomes. Many rocks and deadwood are overgrown with thick mosses. Where sunlight penetrates, various lichens grow on the rock walls. This valley is breathtakingly quiet. Numerous stair steps and wooden bridges lead the path directly to the Saar riverbank.
From the Saar riverbank, 200 meters of elevation must be overcome. The ascent on the steep slope requires sure-footedness and good stamina on the narrow path.
The path was rated with 96 experience points by the German Hiking Institute.
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Note:
Entering the forest and hiking on the trails is always at your own risk!
Due to seasonal or weather conditions, some trail sections require increased sure-footedness. Therefore, wear clothing and hiking boots suitable for the season and weather with an appropriate sole. Be cautious of breaking branches and damaged trees. In strong winds and in winter due to snow and ice, there is increased danger from falling trees and branches.
Tips and suggestions
Hotel Restaurant Zur Saarschleife
Cloefstr. 44
66693 Mettlach
Tel. +49 (0)6865 / 179-0
Cloef Atrium - Bistro
66693 Mettlach
Tel.: +49 (0)6865 / 91 15-200
Opening hours: Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00, Sun from 10:00 (kitchen 12:00–22:00), closed Monday
Fährhaus Saarschleife
Steinbach 3
66693 Mettlach-Dreisbach
Tel.: +49 (0)6868 / 18 02 18
Waldgaststätte Blumenfels
Cloefstraße 900
66693 Mettlach
Tel.: +49 (0)68685/ 1869420
Website of Saarschleife Touristik GmbH - www.tourist-info.mettlach.de
Saarland Tourism Center
Tel.: 0681 - 9 27 20 - 0
Roadbook
The Cloefpfad starts at the Cloef Atrium, a conference center with gastronomy that also houses the tourist information. From the parking lot, the path initially leads through a bright forest toward the Cloef viewpoint. Shortly before reaching the cliff edge, we turn right, cross a small valley, and walk into the Steinbachtal nature reserve. Before the descent becomes steeper, we reach a viewpoint with a beautiful view into the Saar valley. We cross the narrow ravine several times on a footbridge before reaching the road at the Saar riverbank. The path then turns left and follows the Saar riverbank to below the Cloef viewpoint. Here awaits the most challenging part of the route for hikers. The path ascends in switchbacks through the steep slope to the Cloef viewpoint, constantly opening new views of the Saarschleife. At the top, we find the well-known postcard motif with the bend of the Saar and its majestic surrounding mountain, where you can see the tower peak of the Montclair castle ruins. From the Cloef viewpoint, the path continues to the right for a short distance along the first stage of the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig before turning left at the Weselbach valley toward the Cloef Atrium. The starting point of the route is then reached.
Buchna`s Landhotel ****
Buchna`s Landhotel ****
Orkelsfelsen
Dragon’s Teeth - Siegfried Line
Schutzhütte
NSG Steinbachtal
Jugendherberge an der Saarschleife
Saarschleifenlodge
Alter Turm
Bistro Burg Montclair
Abbey Park of the former Benedictine Monastery
Saareck Castle
Montclair Castle
Hotel Haus Schons***s garni
Hotel Zum Schwan***
Ferry Welles
Mettlacher Abteibräu
Schloss Ziegelberg
Aussichtspunkt Cloef
Treetop Walk Saarschleife
Aussichtspunkt "kleine Cloef"
Johannesbad Fachklinik, Gesundheits- & Rehazentrum Saarschleife
Cloef Baths in the Saarschleife Health and Wellness Centre
Adventure forest Saarschleife
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Merzig, then continue by bus 155 or 210 to Orscholz Post or Reha Clinic.
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Directions
You can reach Orscholz via the A8 motorway, exiting at Merzig-Wellingen. Then follow the L 170 towards Orscholz. In the town center, follow the signs to the Cloef viewpoint.
Parking
Parking lot at the Cloef Atrium
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