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Schanzenberg Bridge – Burbach Lock loop from Saarbrücken-Burbach Mitte

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Schanzenberg Bridge – Burbach Lock loop from Saarbrücken-Burbach Mitte

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4.4

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Schanzenberg Bridge – Burbach Lock loop from Saarbrücken-Burbach Mitte

00:50

13.4km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 546 m for 9 m

After 4.27 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.69 km

Former Needle Weir House

Highlight • Monument

Can be seen right on the Saar cycle route.

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2

5.52 km

Plane Tree Avenue

Highlight • Cycleway

Very nice to drive between the trees

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3

6.06 km

Schanzenberg Bridge

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The Achterbrücke with the attached Achtersteg is named so because, before its reconstruction after World War II, it consisted of a timber-framed bridge with eight solid arches. It was built …

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4

7.07 km

View of Saarstahl Drahtwerk Burbach

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From the opposite bank of the Saar you have a good view of the large halls.

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5

8.03 km

View of Kraftwerk Fenne

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The Fenne power plant in Völklingen in Saarland consists of several plants, namely the Völklingen model power plant (MKV), the Völklingen combined heat and power plant (HKV), the combined heat …

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6

8.67 km

Burbach Weir on the Saar

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Impressive dam that makes the Saar navigable.

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7

8.73 km

Burbach Lock (Schleuse Burbach)

Highlight • Structure

From the Saarbrücken lock you have a very good view of the Saar river steps.

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8

8.84 km

Burbach Lock

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It's always good for a quick stop, especially when the locks are in operation.

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

3.63 km

2.26 km

756 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

603 m

361 m

250 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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