Baumwipfelpfad Saarschleife
Cloef-Atrium
66693 Mettlach-Orscholz
Germany
Treetop Walk with lookout tower at the Saarschleife
Take your family
and head towards the treetops!
The tower
The tower
Our lookout tower: For those who want to reach for the skies
It is the lookout tower that is literally the highlight of the Treetop Walk – it rises 42 metres into the sky. Arriving at the top platform, it rewards the visitors with a unique panoramic view over the landscape of the Nature Park Saar-Hunsrück, including the valley of the Saarschleife and, on clear days, all the way to the Vosges Mountains. Just like the Treetop Walk, the path in the tower is designed as a continuously gradient ramp with only a gentle ascent, making it an ideal destination for wheelchair users and families with prams.
Facts and figures about the tower
- Height of the tower: 42 metres
- Gradient: maximum of 6%
- Surface of top platform: 70 square metres
- Length of walkway inside the tower: 450 metres
- Height viewing platform over sea level: 407 metres
- Diameter of tower: 32 metres
- Number of tower supports (glued beams): 9
- Number of screws installed: prox. 100.000
The path
The path
The trail – fully accessible from entrance to lookout tower
Walking in untouched nature up to 23 metres above ground while gaining unique perspectives is exactly what the Treetop Walk invites visitors of all ages to do. The trail is also accessible with prams, wheelchairs or walking aids.
The Treetop Walk leads 1,250 metres through the upper levels of the forest passing beech, oak and Douglas fir towards the Saarschleife.
Along the path, there are learning stations where you can explore, feel and experience all kinds of life in the forest. Adventurers young and old have the chance to prove their climbing skills and courage at dizzy heights on the activity stations.
Learning and activity stations
Learning and activity stations
Exploring the laws of the forest or going on climbing adventures
Along the trail, you will frequently find learning stations that invite you to experience all kinds of life in the mixed deciduous forest of the nature park Saar-Hunsrück using all your senses. Furthermore, you can learn about the forest in a playful way.
Our activity stations, small platforms with climbing and balancing elements or a slide provide the ideal amount of fun for your visit.
Comic-Rallye
Comic-Rallye
Answer the secrets of the forest and win a small prize!
The Comic Rallye is a very popular game for our younger guests. It contains a comic booklet full of questions about nature and the landscape, which must be solved along the trail using the comic boards placed at the trail’s side nets. The squirrel and the inhabitants of the forest will support you to find the right answers.
Whoever has completed all the tasks will be rewarded with a small prize at the end of the excursion.
The Comic Rallye is operated by our non-profit subsidiary DoNature gGmbH.
Treetop Walk Shop
Treetop Walk Shop
Our Treetop Walk Shop
At the end of the trail, you will find the Treetop Walk shop. This shop offers unique souvenirs of the visit, many regional products and the perfect small gift for everyone.
TREETOP WALK AT THE SAARSCHLEIFE
OPENING HOURS
9:30 am to 4 pm
9:30 am to 6 pm
9:30 am to 7 pm
closed
closing of the ticket office/last entry 1 hour before closing time
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FAQs about your time on the Treetop Walk
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - AND ANSWERS
Weather
Is it possible to visit the Treetop Walk even if the weather is bad?
Is it possible to visit the Treetop Walk even if the weather is bad?
Yes, in case of rain the trail is kept open and in case of snowfall the trail will be cleared and accessible.
Only in the event of thunderstorms, hail, storms and ice the trail will be closed for safety reasons.
If we do have to close the trail at short notice, we will announce it here on the website and on our social networks Facebook and Instagram. We recommend that you double-check here on the day of your visit before you head out!
See all FAQsWheelchairs and Prams
Is the trail accessible for people with a pram or a pushchair?
Is the trail accessible for people with a pram or a pushchair?
Reaching the Treetop Walk Saarschleife and the Treetop Walk incl. the lookout tower itself are designed to be wheelchair accessible.
The trail has a maximum gradient of 6% and is also accessible for wheelchair users and prams.
Areas for rest without any ascent offer opportunities to stop for a break.
See all FAQsDogs
Are dogs also allowed on the Treetop Walk Saarschleife?
Are dogs also allowed on the Treetop Walk Saarschleife?
Dogs* or any other type of pets are unfortunately not tolerated on the trail.
Apart from the hygiene aspect, safety (for animals and humans) plays a major role in the prohibition of animals on our trail. Although most responsible owners keep a close eye on their animals, dogs can show unexpected social behaviour towards strangers and also towards other animals of their own species. A dog’s anxiety about heights can also trigger flight behaviour. Unfortunately, the limited width of the path offers neither retreat nor escape possibilities for animals nor for people with a fright of dogs.
*Exception: companion dogs for the disabled and care assistance dogs.
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Gift idea vor Christmas
Vouchers for the Treetop Walk
With a voucher for the Treetop Walk, you can give quality time with your loved ones as a gift and an unforgettable experience on top! Our vouchers are the perfect present under any Christmas tree.
Looking for a Christmas gift for employees or customers? The Treetop Walk experience costs no more than a bottle of wine and is an exceptional surprise for your employees or customers.
How to redeem a voucher
Open the Ticket Shop and select the menu item “Redeem Gift Vouchers”. Our ticket shop will then guide you through the process and you’ll have your valid ticket in your mailbox in no time!
Awards for our Treetop Walk Saarschleife
WHAT MAKES US PROUD!
TouriSpo Award: Top excursion destination
21 September 2017 | The leisure portal TouriSpo.com has awarded the most beautiful Treetop Walks in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. The Treetop Walk Saarschleife and its sibling trails of Erlebnis Akademie AG received the award “Top Excursion Destination”.
Group destination 2019
The Treetop Walk Saarschleife has been awarded the title of Group Destination 2019 by Gruppentouristik.com.
