scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
9 km · about 20 min drive
Saarland, Germany · Europe
Merzig works well as a base: 10 minutes from Beckingen, 23km from Route du Vin.
Merzig is a town located in Saarland, Germany. With a population of 31,118, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Merzig sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Merzig to your route.
Merzig (German: [ˈmɛʁtsɪç] , French: Mercy, Moselle Franconian: Meerzisch/Miërzësch) is a town in Saarland, Germany. It is the capital of the district Merzig-Wadern, with about 30,000 inhabitants in 17 municipalities on 108 km². It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 35 km south of Trier, and 35 km northwest ofRead more
Saarbrücken.
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Merzig is located in Saarland, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4433 latitude, 6.6387 longitude.
Merzig has a population of approximately 31,118 people, making it a town in Germany.
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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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scenic viewpoint
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
9 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Moselle village at the France-Germany-Luxembourg tripoint where the 1985 Schengen Agreement was signed, with a European Museum and parking.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
23 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Fortified Lorraine village dubbed the 'Little Carcassonne', minutes from the Luxembourg border, with 700 m of intact medieval ramparts, a massive gate tower and flower-lined lanes.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
33 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
American military cemetery at Hamm holding over 5,000 graves including General Patton's, with visitor parking off the access road.
37 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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