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Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Mettlach Lock – Montclair Castle loop from Mettlach

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Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Merzig-Wadern

Mettlach

Mettlach Lock – Montclair Castle loop from Mettlach

Moderate

4.7

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Mettlach Lock – Montclair Castle loop from Mettlach

02:43

9.38km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

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1.70 km

Saar Lock and Dam

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The expansion of the Saar between its confluence with the Moselle near Konz and Saarbrücken was carried out on the basis of an administrative agreement dated March 28, 1974, between …

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1.79 km

Mettlach Lock

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Without the barrages, the Saar would not be navigable because the water level is too low.

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2.44 km

Montclair

Forest

4.23 km

Montclair Castle

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Montclair Castle has a small snack bar (in the courtyard) where you can enjoy coffee and cake. There's also a restroom and plenty of seating and tables where you can …

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7.18 km

Rest bench with a view of the Saar

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Here, a comfortable bench with a view down to the Saar invites you to linger.

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7.36 km

View of Mettlach Lock

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From the high forest path to the Saarschleife you have a complete overview of the Mettlach lock system and can observe lock operations.

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9.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.59 km

1.65 km

696 m

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

2.43 km

1.46 km

429 m

306 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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August 21, 2022,Burg Montclair - Runde von Keuchingen (Mettlach)

Short and sweet: We had the path directly from Komoot, so it's not a signposted hiking trail. The path can also be described as a "feeder" to Burg Montclair Castle. The path is not bad, but not good either, but if you want to see Montclair Castle, which is worthwhile (even with an entrance fee of 2 euros), you can …

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Mettlach Lock – Montclair Castle loop from Mettlach

Saar Lock and Dam

Mettlach Lock

Mystical Trees

Montclair Castle

Rest bench with a view of the Saar

View of Mettlach Lock

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