Saar Cycle Route

Far west in Rhineland-Palatinate, cycling enthusiasts will find the Saar Cycle Route, an attractive cycling route amidst a wonderful environment with extensive forests, bizarre rock formations, and sun-kissed vineyards.

The Saar Cycle Route, with a total length of 115 km, runs the last 30 km in Rhineland-Palatinate, where it follows the Saar to its confluence with the Mosel.

At the starting point Konz, the cyclist must decide whether to cycle on the left or right side of the Saar. If choosing the left riverbank, the route follows the Saar Canal; choosing the right bank follows the natural river course via Kanzem to Wiltingen. Embedded in vineyards, these romantic wine villages offer many resting places for those seeking peace. In Schoden, you reach the river fork which, together with the weir, was created during the Saar expansion into a major shipping channel. From Schoden, the route continues to Saarburg. The town of Saarburg impresses with its namesake ruin and romantic old town with marketplace and mill museum. Be fascinated by the waterfall of the Leukbach in the middle of the town.

Next is Serrig, a small wine-growing community also called the “Gateway to Saar Wine”. Passing the state monument Klause, located on a steep slope on the left side of the Saar, the route continues to Taben-Rodt. The landmark of Taben-Rodt is the Michael’s Chapel located on a hill. From here, there is a wonderful view over the idyllic Saar valley.

Those who want can continue the route along the Saar via Mettlach to Saarbrücken.