Saarburg Waterfall
Start your morning by heading south along the Saar River to Saarburg, where a 20-meter waterfall crashes right through the center of the medieval town. Beat the mid-day crowds by grabbing an outdoor table and a strong espresso at Café Urban, right on the water's edge.
Cloef viewpoint
The climb up from the river valley to Orscholz gives your tires and engine a proper workout. Walk out to the Cloef viewpoint to witness the Saarschleife, an iconic, dramatic hairpin loop where the river completely doubles back on itself amidst dense forest.
Rüssel's Landhaus
Tucked away in a quiet valley in the Hunsrück hills, Harald Rüssel’s Michelin-starred country estate is your detour-worthy lunch destination. Opt for the more relaxed terrace menu featuring local venison, freshly caught trout, and an outstanding selection of dry Ruwer Rieslings.
Weingut Reuscher-Haart
Wind down from the forested hills into the amphitheater of the Mosel Valley. Finish your loop in Piesport, stopping at this historic estate to taste Rieslings grown on the impossibly steep slate slopes of the Goldtröpfchen vineyard before an easy drive back to Trier.
