--- title: "Saarschleife Tafeltour" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/saarschleife-tafeltour" description: "Over the ridge surrounded by the Saar, the path leads through the forest to the spur and to Montclair Castle. Montclair Castle, first mentioned in records in 1168, was one of Germany's most impressive castles and was considered impregnable. In 1351, however, it was captured after a long siege and then demolished. The bank of the Saar below the castle is part of the Saarschleife landscape park. The ferry “Welles” can be summoned with a bell. The only ferry in Saarland safely brings hikers and cyclists to the other side of the Saar. In the Steinbachtal nature reserve, the trail runs over many wooden bridges and numerous steps. It continuously ascends. The foliage of the trees barely lets sunlight into the narrow gorge. Thick moss grows on massive rock formations and on the surrounding deadwood. It is breathtakingly quiet in the valley. The view from the Cloef viewpoint of Germany’s most beautiful river bend is especially impressive from the platform of the treetop walkway. The path back to Mettlach leads over stone rushing water and rocky terrain to several viewpoints with picturesque views into the Saartal and the forested ridge with Montclair Castle. The path has been rated with 82 experience points by the German Hiking Institute. Ferry operating times: April to October: daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.Monday closedIf Monday is a holiday, the rest day moves to Tuesday.November and March: weekend operation only Closed from December to February." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3729976/e054f8d08100c991b112f90b6d7aa4c4d5213e9bf6b6ac8bd194cfbf112880a9/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Saarschleife Tafeltour ====================== - 16.46 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Great panorama - Hiking - 5:00 h - 16.46 km - 367 m - 367 m - 160 m - 390 m - 230 m - - Start: Parish Church of St. Lutwinus; Freiherr-vom-Stein Street, 66693 Mettlach - Destination: Parish Church of St. Lutwinus; Freiherr-vom-Stein Street, 66693 Mettlach The impressive Montclair Castle, a ride with the only ferry in Saarland over the Saar, the breathtakingly quiet Steinbachtal, and the most famous panoramic view of Germany's most beautiful river bend from the Cloef are highlights of a dreamlike hike through quiet forest passages with surprising views. The path over the edge above the Saar offers picturesque views into the Saartal. Over the ridge surrounded by the Saar, the path leads through the forest to the spur and to Montclair Castle. Montclair Castle, first mentioned in records in 1168, was one of Germany's most impressive castles and was considered impregnable. In 1351, however, it was captured after a long siege and then demolished. The bank of the Saar below the castle is part of the Saarschleife landscape park. The **ferry “Welles”** can be summoned with a bell. The only ferry in Saarland safely brings hikers and cyclists to the other side of the Saar. In the Steinbachtal nature reserve, the trail runs over many wooden bridges and numerous steps. It continuously ascends. The foliage of the trees barely lets sunlight into the narrow gorge. Thick moss grows on massive rock formations and on the surrounding deadwood. It is breathtakingly quiet in the valley. The view from the **Cloef viewpoint** of Germany’s most beautiful river bend is especially impressive from the platform of the treetop walkway. The path back to Mettlach leads over stone rushing water and rocky terrain to several viewpoints with picturesque views into the Saartal and the forested ridge with Montclair Castle. The path has been rated with 82 experience points by the German Hiking Institute. **Ferry operating times:** **April to October: daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.** **Monday closed** **If Monday is a holiday, the rest day moves to Tuesday.** **November and March: weekend operation only** **Closed from December to February.** Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Author Frank Polotzek Organization Saarland License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - ToursCC-BYTourismus Zentrale Saarland, Marcus Gloger | 10.92 km - Hiking CC-BYSaarschleifenland Tourismus GmbH, Klaus-Peter Kappest | 106.21 km - Hiking CC-BYProjektbüro Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, Klaus-Peter Kappest | 10.21 km - Hiking Contact Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 66693 Mettlach Download GPX file - -