museum
Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Merchweiler
Saarland, Germany · Europe
About Merchweiler
Merchweiler is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Quierschied, 54km from Route du Vin.
Merchweiler is in Saarland, Germany, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Quierschied, about 4 km away.
Merchweiler (German pronunciation: [ˈmɛʁçvaɪlɐ]) is a municipality in the district of Neunkirchen, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) west of Neunkirchen, and 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of Saarbrücken. The municipality of Merchweiler consists of two parts: Merchweiler (village) andRead more
Wemmetsweiler (village).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Merchweiler?
Within an hour or so of Merchweiler: Völklinger Hütte (18 km), Saarschleife (40 km), Schengen (51 km), Porta Nigra (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Merchweiler?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Deutsche Weinstraße.
Where is Merchweiler?
Merchweiler is in Saarland, Germany, about 4 km from Quierschied.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,863
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Saarland
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.3500, 7.0500
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Merchweiler
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Schengen
Moselle village at the France-Germany-Luxembourg tripoint where the 1985 Schengen Agreement was signed, with a European Museum and parking.
51 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
Porta Nigra
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
54 km · about 60 min drive
famous road
Route du Vin
Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
54 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Luxembourg Moselle Valley
Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Merchweiler
- 40 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 54 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 57 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 70 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
- 72 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
- 73 kmGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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