Treetop-Walk Saarloop
High above the forest floor and right in the heart of nature:
the barrier-free Saarschleife treetop walk offers a fascinating journey through the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park over a distance of 1,250 metres.
Amongst the treetops, you will discover exciting facts about the forest and wildlife at lovingly designed learning stations. Quiet retreats invite you to take a deep breath – perfect for families, groups and anyone who wants to relax and enjoy nature. Thanks to gentle gradients of no more than 6 per cent, the Saarschleife treetop walk is accessible to everyone.
A real highlight awaits you at the observation tower: from a height of 42 metres, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Saarschleife – impressive, expansive and simply unforgettable.
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Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Parking spaces for people with disabilities are available.
- The treetop path is accessible without steps and there are no steps/thresholds along the way. Two adventure stations on the trail are not accessible: the wobbly bridge and the climbing tube.
- The path is at least 90 cm wide and easy to walk and drive on.
- The maximum gradient is 10%.
- Seating is available.
- The path is clearly and uniformly signposted throughout.
- Information boards/exhibits are mostly visible and legible when seated.
- There are two public toilets for people with disabilities at parking lot P1 and at the Cloef Atrium Visitor Center.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The path is clearly marked, uniform, and signposted throughout.
- Steep sections of the path are secured (e.g., with handrails).
- There are two public restrooms for people with disabilities at the P1 parking lot and at the Cloef Atrium Visitor Center.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Information about the exhibits is visually contrasting.
- There is a bronze tactile model showing the treetop path, the Cloef Atrium, parts of Orscholz, and the Saar Loop.
- Information is not available in relief or Braille.
- There are tactile and/or visually contrasting boundaries along the path.
- Information boards are designed with high visual contrast. There is no information in relief or Braille.
- Seating is available.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is a parking space for people with disabilities.
- The route is clearly marked with consistent signage throughout.
- Information boards provide written information, but not in easy-to-read language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Image gallery
A standing person and a person in a wheelchair on the treetop walkway
(Lukas Huneke)
Aerial view of the treetop walkway and Saar Loop
(Stefan Altmann)
Several people look down on the Saar Loop from the treetop walkway.
(Lukas Huneke)
Viewing platform Tree Top Walk Saar Loop with people
(Lukas Huneke)
Man and child in front of educational board
(Lukas Huneke)