XXL Mountain Bike Tour
parking
There is ample free parking available at the weir in Kanzem.
public transport
Kanzem is located on the Saarbrücken - Trier railway line. From Kanzem station, it is only a short distance to the start and finish of the tour at the weir.
Information on current public transport timetables can be found at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de/busnetz.
Description
Due to the challenging terrain and length of the route, this varied mountain bike tour is only recommended for well-trained mountain bikers!
This XXL tour leads through forests and vineyards, through the Konzer Valley and the Saargau region, as well as through the picturesque Mannebach Valley! The route can also be ridden in two stages. The first stage takes you to Serrig, and from there you start again the next day.
Important note regarding the suggested bike tour:
This suggested tour follows various cycle paths in the region. There is no uniform signage for the route.
Directions
Kanzem - weir - Saarbrücke at the Saar bend - Wiltingen - Konzer Tälchen - Oberemmel - towards Vierherrenborn to above Serrig - Saar riverbank - weir - cross the Saar - Taben-Rodt - Freudenburg - Trassem - Kahren - Mannebach - Wawern - Kanzem
Public transportation
Kanzem is located on the Saarbrücken - Trier railway line. From Kanzem station, it is only a short distance to the start and finish of the tour at the weir.
Information on current public transport timetables can be found at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de/busnetz.
Park
There is ample free parking available at the weir in Kanzem.
Directions
You can reach Kanzem via the L 137 coming from Saarburg or Konz.
Tips & Highlights
Above Serrig is the viewpoint "Schöne Aussicht" (Beautiful View), which offers a view of the "Hammer Schleife" (Hammer Loop). On a clear day, you can watch the hang gliders gliding down into the Saar Valley from there!
start
Kanzem, parking lot at the weir
Goal
Kanzem, parking lot at the weir











