The Saar Cycle Route
Sniff southern flair along the tranquil Saar Cycle Route and enjoy the savoir-vivre between Sarreguemines in France to Konz, where the Saar flows into the Moselle shortly before Trier . A charming river landscape awaits you with extensive forests, bizarre rocky landscape and sunlit vineyards.
The historic Saarbrücken with its castle, Ludwigskirche church and St. Johanner Markt and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Völklingen Ironworks are particularly worth seeing. The fortress town of Saarlouis, the town of Merzig with the Wolfspark and the House of Villeroy & Boch ceramics experience center in Mettlach should not be missed, nor should the Great Bend in the Saar (Saarschleife) and the picturesque town of Saarburg with its well-preserved old town center and the 18-meter-high waterfall in the center.
Gourmets will also get their money's worth along the Saar Cycle Route: dibbelabbes, a Saarland specialty made of dried meat, leeks and potatoes, should definitely land on your plate during your bike trip.
Learn more about the Saar Cycle Route, its topography and signposting on this page. We give you tips on how to get there, the ideal time to travel and shortcut options along the bike path. You will also find the most popular cycling tours along the Saar.
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- Length
approx 110 km - Topography
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The Saar Cycle Route shines with very well-developed bike paths, little traffic congestion and thus offers an all-round family-friendly cycling pleasure. - Signage
Orientation is easy, because the Saar Cycle Route is well signposted throughout. - Quality
You drive mostly on level and asphalted route, on designated bike paths. Stretches of the Saar Cycle Route also lead over old towpaths.
Signage on the Saar Cycle Route
On the Saar Cycle Route from Sarreguemines to Konz
The Saar Cycle Route begins in the French town of Sarraguemines. From there, a very beautiful bike path leads directly along the Saar River to the state capital of Saarbrücken. Stroll through the pretty Fröschengasse and visit the townscape, which was lastingly influenced by master builder Friedrich Joachim Stengel. The famous Stengelarchtiektur is visible in the Ludwigskirche, the fountain at the St. Johanner Markt, the Saarbrücken Castle or the Old Town Hall.
A section of the route characterized by industry continues left along the Saar to Völklingen, where the Völklinger Hütte, which was shut down in 1986, shapes the silhouette of the city. It provides an insight into iron and steel production in the 20th century. The completely preserved blast furnace plant was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 as a testimony to industrial culture.
The next stop is Saarlouis. Founded in 1680 by King Louis XIV, the city was developed into a stately defensive bastion. Even today, the French flair can be noticed in the old town. The bike path then stays directly on the Saar River again. After the town of Merzig, the Hunsrück begins and the landscape changes as the mountains get higher.
A few kilometers further on, you reach a magnificent natural spectacle: the Great Bend in the Saar (Saarschleife). The river has dug deep into the rock in a 180-degree loop. Don't shy away from the climb to the Cloef viewpoint. The view of the surrounding river landscape is well worth it. Back on the bike, the journey continues to Mettlach. This is where the traditional company Villeroy & Boch has its headquarters. The House of Villeroy & Boch experience center is well worth seeing. You drive through a beautiful nature reserve, pass the castle in Saarburg, which can be seen from afar. Finally, in Konz, the Saar flows into the Moselle.
Signpost on the Saar Cycle Route
On The Saar Cycle Tour from Strasbourg to Luxembourg you will not only experience the Saar Cycle Route, but also get to enjoy the beautiful cities of Strasbourg and Trier and parts of the Moselle Cycle Route. From Saarbrücken to Trier to Koblenz is the route on our very entertaining Bike Tour along the river Moselle. Discover three rivers and two countries on the Cycling tour around the Moselle. Look forward to waterfalls, lush vineyards, charming dolomite and limestone cliffs, the oldest cities in Luxembourg and Germany, and a ride on a chairlift! On our Bike and boat on the Moselle and Saar tour, you'll spend the night on the popular riverboat MS Olympia and travel between Koblenz and Saarburg (or vice versa).
As you can see, there are many ways to travel the beautiful Saar. We will be happy to help you make your decision.
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Planning your bike trip on the Saar is best for end of April to beginning of October ein. Each season has its own special charm. In spring and late summer, you have more space on the bike paths and the heat also does not press (more) on the asphalt.
Due to the fact that the Saar Cycle Routeis so flat, it is also very popular with families. Keep in mind when planning that the bike paths can be very busy during the vacation season.
Saarburg
Getting there
If you want to be on the Saar Cycle Route with your own bike, we recommend that you travel by car or train. All major cities are well connected both by German rail and by highway. The French town of Sarreguemines, Saargemünd in German, is easy to reach by train from Trier. Trier, the end point of the Saar Cycle Route, is excellently integrated into the German and international rail network.
If you wish to travel by train, please find out in good time about the possibilities of taking a bicycle with you. It may be necessary to reserve a bicycle parking space in advance.
If you want to travel by plane, the nearest international airports would be Saarbrücken or Luxembourg.
Railroad lines in Trier
Shortcuts
Between Sarreguemines and Konz, a railroad line runs parallel to the Saar Cycle Route. So if you want to cover part of your daily stage by train, or if the weather doesn't cooperate, you can switch to the train at your convenience.
The largest train stations along the Saar are in Saarbrücken, Saarlouis, Konz and Dillingen. Find out about taking bicycles on local trains, especially on cross-border routes.
Between June and October, a bicycle bus transports you and your bikes from Mettlach via Wadern to St. Wedel. But you can also shorten your stage on the waterway between Saarbrücken and Sarreguemines or Merzig and Saarburg.
Saarburg
For whom is the Saar Cycle Route suitable?
The Saar Cycle Route is a family-friendly, completely flat route. The surface is well asphalted, there are only a few short gravelled sections.
Thus, the Saar Cycle Route is ideally suited for young and old as well as the inexperienced. Here the sporting challenge is not in the foreground, but the pleasure.
