Saarschleife viewpoint
Mettlach, Germany
A tree-top walkway above a hairpin bend of the river Saar.
The Saarschleife near Mettlach is a tight bend in the river: here the Saar travels almost 10 km, even though Besseringen and Mettlach are only about 2 km apart. The Cloef viewpoint is roughly 150 m above the water (the spur rises to 318 m above sea level, the river is at about 166 m). The tree-top walk opened above it on 23 July 2016. It is 1,250 m long, climbs to a height of 23 m and ends at a 42 m observation tower with a 70 m² platform.
The path begins at the Cloef-Atrium in Orscholz, part of Mettlach, and is fully accessible, with a gradient of no more than 6%. Orscholz lies on the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, a premium hiking trail, so a visit can easily be combined with a walk. The view without the tower is already on offer at the Cloef itself.
- Nearest town
- Mettlach, Germany
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 49.5040, 6.5480
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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- Camping LeukbachtalCampsite11 km from Saarschleife viewpointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Reisemobilpark SaarburgMotorhome stopover11 km from Saarschleife viewpoint · 100 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Landal WarsbergCampsite13 km from Saarschleife viewpointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Mosel-Camping DreiländereckCampsite13 km from Saarschleife viewpointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Municipal Les TilleulsCampsite16 km from Saarschleife viewpointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Nied | Camping SiersburgCampsite17 km from Saarschleife viewpoint · 135 pitchesCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Saarschleife viewpoint?
Saarschleife viewpoint is in Mettlach, Germany, at GPS 49.5040, 6.5480. It is about 9 km from Merzig.
Can you camp near Saarschleife viewpoint?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rehaklinik Saarschleife, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Saarschleife viewpoint?
Saarschleife viewpoint is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Moselle and Saar.
What is there to see near Saarschleife viewpoint?
Places worth a stop nearby: Remich (14 km), European Museum Schengen (14 km), Porta Nigra (29 km) and Bock Casemates (32 km).
When is the best time to visit Saarschleife viewpoint?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)