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On site: the treetop discovery trail (fee required)
The Saar River bend from Orscholz
This beautiful hike takes you on a journey of discovery along a magnificent bend in the Saar River, starting from the Cloef Atrium car park in Orsholz (part of the municipality of Mettlach). The route gradually descends to the viewpoint and then to the riverbank before climbing back up to the starting point, all within a splendid forest setting.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.38 mi -
Average duration: 2h 45 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 876 ft -
Descent: - 889 ft -
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Highest point: 1,322 ft -
Lowest point: 574 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,276 ft - Cloef Atrium car park
- 1 : mi 0.44 - alt. 1,181 ft - Viewpoint over the Saar River bend
- 2 : mi 1.39 - alt. 607 ft - Sarre (rivière)
- 3 : mi 1.71 - alt. 584 ft - Fourche
- 4 : mi 3.72 - alt. 1,280 ft - Crossroads
- 5 : mi 4.15 - alt. 1,263 ft - Hand pump fountain
- S/E : mi 4.38 - alt. 1,276 ft - Cloef Atrium car park
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