Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Mendig
Marxe Lay Former Quarry
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Mendig
Marxe Lay Former Quarry
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 398 out of 402 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Rhein-Ahr-Eifel
The Marxe Lay is a basalt quarry that belonged to the Marx family. The walls of the quarry are 12 meters high. At the very top you can see the remains of a crane house.
November 14, 2022
In the former basalt quarry of the Marxe Lay the trail runs partly between the up to 12m high and almost vertical rock walls.
February 8, 2019
The Mayen forest never disappoints! Again and again it is exciting to hike here and you will find so much. Here is the Marxe Lay, which was discovered by the Traumpfadeteam only by accident. Only good, because this place is mystical and exciting at the same time
November 21, 2019
Sign up for a free komoot account to get 21 more insider tips and takes.