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Bike tour along the Saar
Short cycle tour from Saarbrücken to Trier
- Saarbrücken metropolis, Völklinger Ironworks, fortress town of Saarlouis, Mettlacher Saarschleife, Porta Nigra Trier
- Daily routes ●○○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
days
5
Ø km per day
35
The Saar starts in the French Vosges mountains and makes its way through Lorraine and the Saarland to Rhineland-Palatinate. Saarbrücken, the starting point of our Bike tour along the Saar, is halfway along the route. You cycle through former coal mining areas and pass the Völklingen Ironworks, an impressive industrial monument. A visit to the fortified town of Saarlouis, built according to the plans of the French master builder Vauban, is also part of our Bike tour along the Saar, as is a ride through the Merzig region, which is famous for its apple wine. Another highlight of our Bike tour along the Saar is the forest-lined Mettlacher Saarschleife and the small wine town of Saarburg. The Roman city of Trier is the destination of the tour, which you can enjoy in a relaxed manner along the Saar with almost no inclines. Our Bike tour along the Saar is ideal for a short break or a long weekend. Thanks to the not-too-long stages, you will have enough time along the way to get to know the charming landscapes as well as the pretty towns and villages along the Saar.
Itinerary
- Booking code
SW-MOST4 - Start / Destination
Saarbrücken / Trier - Duration
5 days / 4 nights - Length
approx. 110 km
Daily routes ●○○○○
between 30 and 50 km, Ø 35 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○
Day 1: Individual arrival in Saarbrücken
Your Bike tour along the Saar begins in Saarbrücken, the capital of Saarland. The city exudes a certain French flair, having been under French rule several times throughout its history. Take a stroll through the St. Johanner Markt, visit the casemates below the Schlossplatz and get in the mood for the days ahead with Saarland specialties such as Dibbelabbes and a glass of cider.
St. John's Church in Saarbrücken
Day 2: Saarbrücken – Saarlouis, approx. 30 km
The first stage of your Bike tour along the Saar takes you to the Völklingen Ironworks. This impressive industrial monument once served as an ironworks and today offers adventurous insights into the various processing plants and blast furnaces. Continue to your destination for the day, Saarlouis. The fortified town was built by order of the French King Louis XIV, the Sun King. He liked it so much that he gave it his name. The remains of the star shaped fortress can still be seen in the old town today.
The Castle of Saarbrücken
Day 3: Saarlouis – Mettlach, approx. 35 km
Today, the route first takes you through the Merzig countryside. Characterized by many fruit trees, the region around Merzig is often referred to as the Äppelkischd of the Saarland. Along the Saar, you will reach the famous Saarschleife shortly before Mettlach. If you would like to take a look at it, it is worth climbing up to the Cloef viewpoint. Enjoy the foresight views over the river before you reach your destination for the day, Mettlach. The Old Tower and the Ceramics Museum are particularly worth a visit. It provides an insight into the 250-year history of the famous ceramics manufacturer Villeroy & Boch.
The Fortress of Saarlouis
Day 4: Mettlach – Trier, approx. 50 km
You follow the course of the Saar and reach the wine town of Saarburg halfway along the route. The ruins of Saarburg Castle above the town will catch your eye from afar. There is a 20-metre-high waterfall in the old town, which was already used to power mill wheels in the Middle Ages. The Saar meets the Moselle in Konz. You reach your destination of Trier – a crowning finale to your Bike tour along the Saar. The Porta Nigra is the landmark of Germany's oldest city. The black gate is the ideal starting point to explore other Roman buildings on a walk through the city.
The Cathedral of Trier
Day 5: Individual departure
After breakfast, your Bike tour along the Saar comes to an end. We are happy to extend your stay in Saarbrücken or Trier with an extra night.
The Porta Nigra in Trier
Dates / Prices / Services
For our younger cyclists
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From 0 to 5 years |
-100% |
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From 6 to 11 years |
-50% |
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From 12 to 14 years |
-25% |
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From 15 to 17 years |
-10% |
Additional services
Additional bookable services
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Additional fee single room |
239 € |
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Return transfer incl. own bike, Trier – Saarbrücken |
119 € |
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Return transfer excl. own bike, Trier – Saarbrücken |
79 € |
Additional nights
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Room
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Breakfast
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Saarbrücken
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DBL |
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69 € |
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SGL |
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109 € |
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Trier
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DBL |
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85 € |
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SGL |
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129 € |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes
Rental Bike
79 €
E-Bike
209 €
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7- / 21-gear rental bike |
79 € |
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E-bike / pedelec |
209 € |
Brief info
- Booking code
SW-MOST4 - Start / Destination
Saarbrücken / Trier - Duration
5 days / 4 nights - Length
approx. 110 km
Daily routes ●○○○○
between 30 and 50 km, Ø 35 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○ - Return to Saarbrücken
Optional by minibus daily, approx. 11:30 a.m. The return transfer must be specified when booking.
Alternatively on your own by train, connections several times a day, duration approx. 1 - 1.5 hours. - Tour operated by
Local cooperation partner - Mobility note
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF
Bike tour along the Saar
days
5
Ø km per day
35