Between Merzig and Saarburg, the River Saar boasts a remarkable natural feature. On route through the foothills of the Hunsrück the river loops back on itself, cutting a seven-kilometre bow-like shape around a tree-clad ridge.

Germany's prettiest river bow
A spectacular natural feature – over millions of years, the River Saar has cut its way through layers of rock. This has created a sharp 180-degree bend in the course of the river, which flows back towards its source for a while. The best views of this magnificent sight are to be had from Cloef viewpoint, or from Montclair castle ruins on the wooded hills within the bow itself.

As the home of the prestigious company Villeroy & Boch, it is not surprising that Mettlach's art and cultural scene also features ceramics. The Ceramics Museum in Mettlach has a number of extraordinary exhibits covering the company's more than 250-year history The town's cultural heart, the Cloef Atrium, has a permanent exhibition documenting the history of the region.