scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Losheim
Saarland, Germany · Europe
About Losheim
Losheim works well as a base: 10 minutes from Britten, 28km from Route du Vin.
Losheim is in Saarland, Germany, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Britten, about 5 km away.
Losheim am See (German pronunciation: [ˈloːshaɪm ʔam ˈzeː], lit. 'Losheim on the Lake') is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the southern ridge of the Hunsrück, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Merzig, and 35 kilometers northwest of Saarbrücken. In 1974 aRead more
reservoir was created in the north of Losheim that has become a popular spot for recreational activities such as hiking and swimming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Losheim?
Within an hour or so of Losheim: Saarschleife (14 km), Route du Vin (28 km), Schengen (28 km), Porta Nigra (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Losheim?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Where is Losheim?
Losheim is in Saarland, Germany, about 5 km from Britten.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,660
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Saarland
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.5099, 6.7455
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 Losheim
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
28 km · about 30 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.
28 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Völklinger Hütte
A vast decommissioned ironworks turned UNESCO industrial monument, where you can climb 27 m up the old blast furnaces.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Rodemack
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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Echternach Basilica
The abbey town of Luxembourg's oldest city, famed for its UNESCO dancing procession and a Romanesque basilica.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Losheim
- Right hereSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 28 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 29 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 46 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.
- 46 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
- 59 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
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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