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Mettlach

Welcome to Mettlach, Merzig-Wadern - a destination that is definitely worth a visit! This region is located in the southwest of Germany and offers visitors a wide range of possibilities. Whether you are looking for cultural highlights, culinary delights or outdoor activities - you will find what you are looking for here.

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Attractions in Mettlach


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 57.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 558 m
Descent 531 m

The landscape in the western Saarschleifenland in the border triangle of Germany-France-Luxembourg is defined by the rivers Mosel and Saar as well ...

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from Patrick Müller,   Saarland
Hiking Trail · Saarland
Saarschleife Tafeltour
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Open
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 367 m
Descent 367 m

The impressive Montclair Castle, a ride with the only ferry in Saarland over the Saar, the breathtakingly quiet Steinbachtal, and the most famous ...

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from Frank Polotzek,   Saarland
Hiking Trail · Saar-Hunsrück
Dream Loop Steinhauerweg
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 198 m
Descent 176 m

Historic roadside crosses from a time when the population of Britten lived almost exclusively from "stones" can be found along the path.

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from Frank Polotzek,   Saarland
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Stage 3 Open
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 358 m
Descent 96 m

Varied stage route from Mettlach to Britten via the Saarhölzbach valley with magnificent views of the Saar valley and Mettlach.

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from Joanna Czyrny,   Saarland
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Stage 2 Open
Distance 19 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 186 m
Descent 425 m

Highlights of this stage are the Cloef viewpoint and the treetop path with views of the Saarschleife as well as the ceramics town of Mettlach.

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from Joanna Czyrny,   Saarland
Hiking Trail · Saarland
Dream Loop Cloefpfad
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 239 m
Descent 239 m

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.

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from Frank Polotzek,   Saarland
Bicycle Rides · Moselle Valley
Grenzenlos Radeln - Tour Germany
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 118.2 km
Duration 8:20 h
Ascent 536 m
Descent 546 m

Grenzenlos Radeln invites you to explore a breathtaking cultural landscape in the heart of Europe on selected cycling routes. The route runs along ...

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from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.,   Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V
Hiking Trail · SaarSchleifenLand
Dream Loop Wehinger Viezpfad
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Open
Distance 14 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 349 m
Descent 353 m

It goes up to the heights of the Saargau above Wehingen along the slopes of the Kewelsberg through a sea of green limestones. The Krewelsberg ...

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from Joanna Czyrny,   Saarland
Hiking Trail · Moselle Valley
Moselsteig side route König-Johann-Runde
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 320 m
Descent 320 m

On the trail of the blue-blooded lords of the castle.

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from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.,   Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 76 km
Duration 9:47 h
Ascent 1,697 m
Descent 1,699 m

This varied mountain bike route is only recommended for well-trained mountain bikers due to the course profile and the length of the route! 

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from Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V.,   Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V
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Geographically, Mettlach is located on the banks of the Saar and borders directly on France. The landscape is characterised by hills and forests, making it an ideal place for hiking. A highlight of this area is undoubtedly the Villeroy & Boch factory with its museum as well as the famous outlet store.

When it comes to sightseeing, there are some jewels to discover in Mettlach: The 18th-century Ziegelberg Castle, for example, invites you to linger and the Abbey of St. Mauritius also beckons with its impressive architecture.

Cultural highlights can also be found in abundance: in Merzig, visitors can visit the Werner Freund Wolf Park or take a trip to the natural outdoor pool. Art lovers will not miss out here either - a visit to the European Cultural Park Bliesbruck-Reinheim or the Museum Haus Ludwig for modern art is worthwhile.

In terms of culinary delights, this region has just as much to offer: Be sure to try the delicious Lyoner (a type of meat sausage) or enjoy fresh trout from the rivers in the area.

Outdoor activities are possible here all year round. In summer, for example, you can take a canoe trip on the Saar or in winter explore the ski areas in the surrounding mountains.

And what to do when it rains? Then a visit to the Saarpark Centre - one of the largest shopping centres in Germany - is a good idea.

Where is the nicest place to be in Mettlach, Merzig-Wadern? That depends on your preferences, of course. Hiking enthusiasts will love the hills and forests, while those interested in culture are more likely to spend their time visiting museums. But no matter where you stay: The landscape of this region is guaranteed to impress you!

All in all, it can be said that anyone coming to Mettlach, Merzig-Wadern will not be disappointed. This area has so much to offer and is definitely worth a visit!

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Reviews

  • September 08, 2026
    Felix Weyand
    Schöne Wanderung!!! Auch gut mit Kindern machbar.
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    Written September 08, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Saarschleife light
  • September 06, 2026
    Reinhard Stehle
    August 13, 2026
    Tolle Wanderung! Wichtig: zuvor klären, wann die Personenfähre im Einsatz ist.
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    Variety of paths
    Written September 06, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Saarschleife Tafeltour
  • July 27, 2026
    Thorsten
    Sehr schön restaurierter Turm, welcher ehemals als Grabstätte gedacht und genutzt wurde.
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    Photo: Thorsten, Community
    Written July 27, 2026
    Chapel
    Alter Turm
  • July 13, 2026
    Martin Kocks 
    June 30, 2026
    Insgesamt schöne, nicht zu anstrengende Radrunde, nur das Teilstück zwischen Merzig und Losheim könnte auf schöneren Radwegen verlaufen.
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    Photo: Martin Kocks, Community
    Photo: Martin Kocks, Community
    Photo: Martin Kocks, Community
    Written July 13, 2026
    Bicycle Rides
    3-brewery circuit
  • June 07, 2026
    Günter
    June 07, 2026
    Schöne Runde, sehr viel Pfadanteil durch Wald (schattig) und über Wiesen, ausreichend Bänke/Rastplätze, Einkehrmöglichkeit nur in Wehingen bei Start/Ziel, sehr gut ausgeschildert in beide Richtungen, Bilder und mehr siehe Link https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/3020659168
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    Written June 07, 2026
  • June 05, 2026
    Melanie
    June 05, 2026
    coole Strecke, anspruchsvolle Sequenzen, tolle Gegend
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    Written June 05, 2026
    Bicycle Rides
    Borderland Round
  • April 27, 2026
    Jenny Louia
    Schöne anspruchsvolle Tour
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    Photo: Jenny Louia, Community
    Written April 27, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Saarschleife Tafeltour
  • April 07, 2026
    Beate Arnold
    April 07, 2026
    Mit eigentlich wenig Erwartungen heute bei strahlendem Sonnenschein den Weg gegangen. Und: ich kann mich nur den vorherigen Wanderern anschließen: ein wunderschöner Weg mit sehr viel pfadanteil und ausreichend Bänken z.T. Auch mit Tischen. Gut, unterwegs auch durch Matsch, aber mit den richtigen Wanderschuhen auch kein Problem. Sehr gut zu gehen und auch nicht zu anstrengend. Alles in allem: sehr zu empfehlen
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    Written April 07, 2026
  • February 16, 2026
    Leila Redenbach
    February 15, 2026
    Einer der schönsten Wanderwege, die es im Saarland gibt! (aktuell gibt es zwei Umleitungen, die den Weg um 500 m verlängern. )
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    Written February 16, 2026
  • December 28, 2025
    Anja Backes
    Ein sehr schöner Weg, leider sind die Geländer an Treppen oft kaputt oder erst gar nicht mehr vorhanden.
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    Written December 28, 2025
  • December 16, 2025
    Ute Kautenburger
    December 16, 2025
    Sehr naturbelassene Wege, kaum Asphalt, tolle Landschaft. Obwohl viel Waldpassagen - es wird nicht langweilig!
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    Written December 16, 2025
  • August 20, 2025
    Christoph Kolz 
    August 20, 2025
    Tolle Tour. Aber nur mit eMTB. Teils supersteile Anstiege und enge Stellen. Teilweise auf Wanderwegen. An zwei Stellen musste ich zugewachsene Wege umfahren. War aber kein Problem. Ich war begeistert...
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    Written August 20, 2025

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