Mertloch, a municipality situated within Germany's Maifeld region, features a gently undulating plateau characterized by open fields, dense forests, and serene streams. This diverse landscape provides varied terrain suitable for several outdoor activities like jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. Its location also benefits from proximity to the Moselle River and the Eifel region, offering additional diverse terrains for outdoor pursuits.
Mertloch offers more than 50 routes for outdoor activities across several…
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4.2
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177
riders
44.2km
01:56
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49
riders
43.2km
02:06
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33
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41.7km
01:50
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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57
riders
51.6km
02:22
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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runners
13.6km
01:26
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.87km
00:37
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
runners
13.6km
01:41
290m
290m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
10.3km
01:05
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34
riders
31.6km
02:28
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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51.4km
04:11
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
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30.4km
02:03
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
36.8km
03:20
860m
860m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
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68.4km
04:15
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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58
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10.3km
00:38
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.3km
01:06
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
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9.82km
00:36
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
riders
30.3km
01:55
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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22
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33.5km
02:35
470m
470m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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28
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22.7km
01:29
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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15
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30.9km
02:33
460m
460m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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9
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9
hikers
12.2km
03:40
330m
330m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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14.0km
04:36
540m
540m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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1
hikers
12.6km
03:42
330m
330m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
hikers
7.79km
02:11
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.64km
01:15
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.5km
02:53
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.9km
03:12
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mertloch offers a variety of outdoor activities including jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, gravel biking, hiking, and mountaineering. The region features 74 routes for these sports. These activities take place across the gently undulating Maifeld plateau, characterized by open fields, dense forests, and serene streams.
Yes, Mertloch provides 12 dedicated jogging routes. These paths often traverse open fields and dense forests, offering varied terrain for runners. Explore options in the Running Trails around Mertloch guide.
Mertloch is well-suited for road cycling, with 5 routes traversing the Maifeld region. These routes often feature gently rolling agricultural landscapes and sections through dense forests. The Road Cycling Routes around Mertloch guide provides specific options.
Mertloch offers 21 touring cycling routes, many utilizing the Maifeld Cycle Path, which follows former railway lines. This path provides a generally flat profile and scenic passage through villages and natural landscapes. The Cycling around Mertloch guide details available tours.
Mertloch itself has 13 mountain biking routes. Additionally, the nearby Eifel region is a renowned mountain biking destination with over 750 kilometers (466 miles) of signposted trails. The MTB Trails around Mertloch guide offers local options.
Mertloch features 23 hiking routes, including paths through dense forests and past dramatic rock formations. Popular trails include the "St. Gangolf Church – Deutschherrenbrunnen loop." More options can be found in the Hiking around Mertloch guide.
Yes, the Maifeld Cycle Path is suitable for families due to its generally flat terrain. The "Wasserspielplatz Mertloch" (water playground), located directly on this path, offers a family-friendly stop during cycling tours. Many jogging and hiking routes are also accessible for various fitness levels.
Mertloch's routes have been explored by more than 97,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This high rating indicates a positive experience across the 74 available routes. Specific popular routes can be found within the sport-specific guides.
The region around Mertloch features several points of interest, including viewpoints, religious buildings, and man-made monuments. The Maifeld Cycle Path itself is a significant feature. The historic Eltz Castle is also located nearby, offering a cultural highlight.
Komoot offers several guides for Mertloch, covering various sports. These include Running Trails around Mertloch, MTB Trails around Mertloch, and Hiking around Mertloch. Additional guides are available for road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking.
The official website for the municipality of Mertloch is og-mertloch.de. This site provides general information about the municipality. For specific outdoor activity details, komoot guides offer route information.
Yes, Mertloch offers traffic-free cycling options, particularly along the Maifeld Cycle Path. This path utilizes former railway lines, providing a safe and enjoyable experience away from vehicle traffic. Guides like Traffic-free bike rides around Mertloch highlight these routes.

