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Cave Gorge Via Ferrata – Great Pulpit Viewpoint loop from Mittelstrimmig

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Cochem-Zell
Mittelstrimmig

Cave Gorge Via Ferrata – Great Pulpit Viewpoint loop from Mittelstrimmig

Hard

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Cave Gorge Via Ferrata – Great Pulpit Viewpoint loop from Mittelstrimmig

01:53

6.37km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.23 km for 174 m

After 3.00 km for 278 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 km

Miners' Shelter at Liesenich Slate Mine

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Accommodation at Liesenicher Schieferstollen.
The partially reconstructed building can be assigned to the still buried tunnel about 100 m above. Based on research, it can be assumed that the tunnel …

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2

1.68 km

After the Prussian government had banned traditional straw roofing in the 19th century because of the high risk of fire, roofing slate gained economic importance on the Strimmiger-Berg. The municipalities …

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3

1.87 km

Cave Gorge Via Ferrata

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The highest ascent and descent on the Layensteig dream loop via two steel ladders. If you have weak nerves, you can use a steep serpentine path next door.

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4

2.20 km

Layensteig Trail

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5

2.23 km

Viewpoint on the via ferrata

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6

2.45 km

Great Pulpit Viewpoint

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Several benches and a great lounger invite you to take a break with a view. In addition, there is a kind of "shelter" with storage space, which you have to …

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7

3.03 km

Schinnkaul via ferrata

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Very nice, not too difficult via ferrata without dizziness.

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8

3.33 km

Schinnkaul (Historic Livestock Burial Site)

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Livestock farming with cows, pigs and goats served the peasant. Population for self-sufficiency with milk and meat. The cows were also used as draft cattle in the fields. The cattle …

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6.37 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

989 m

456 m

425 m

249 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

511 m

456 m

294 m

249 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Sunday 7 June

21°C

9°C

47 %

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