Geierlay suspension rope bridge – Mörsdorfer Bach Bridge Crossing loop from Mörsdorf

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Geierlay suspension rope bridge – Mörsdorfer Bach Bridge Crossing loop from Mörsdorf

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Geierlay suspension rope bridge – Mörsdorfer Bach Bridge Crossing loop from Mörsdorf

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8.15km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

View from the Geierlay Suspension Bridge

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Breathtaking, and a must-see. Unfortunately a bit out of the way, but definitely worth the trip! Worth mentioning: There's a toilet trailer at Annette Bridge!

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1.89 km

Geierlay suspension rope bridge

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The bridge has a total length of 360 m and is thus one of the longest suspended rope bridges in Europe. The maximum height above the ground is just under …

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2.28 km

Geierlay Suspension Bridge

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Very nice bridge, great landscape

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2.49 km

View from beneath the Geierlay Suspension Bridge

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That's pretty high if you look from the bottom up. :-)

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3.56 km

Geierlayschleife Trail

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Length: 5.5 km (Kleine Geierlayschleife 3.6 km)
Altitude difference: 170 m
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Difficulty: easy
Best hiking time from January to December
From the visitor center Mörsdorf it …

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4.20 km

Mörsdorfer Bach Bridge Crossing

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a really great landscape for canyoning and biking. This Geierlay offers more than just a thrill - lots of fresh, clean air and relaxation in the immediate vicinity of the beautiful Moselle! highly recommended - just great!

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4.36 km

Mörsdorfer Bach

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Fine trails below the bridge… natural, beautiful!

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4.96 km

Natural Streams and Enchanted Forest

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Beautiful hiking trails in autumn

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8.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

1.49 km

765 m

419 m

328 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.32 km

1.47 km

733 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Comments

May 20, 2024,Hängebrücke Geierlay und Rundweg zur Fettsmühle

Suspension bridge

In great weather and fresh air, we started off from the car park in Mörsdorf towards the suspension bridge. The path there is asphalted. But there are also a lot of people, understandably...

When you get to the bridge, you have to be prepared for a bit of a crowd. Even on the bridge itself.

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November 15, 2021,Geierlay Hängeseilbrücke und Tal – Runde von Mörsdorf

In damp autumn weather, the tour was very nice, but sometimes very muddy and slippery. Good footwear and surefootedness are necessary.

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September 10, 2025,Rundtour um die Geierlay Hängeseilbrücke

Well, it's certainly a strange feeling to walk across the bridge in a light breeze. The view and the charm make you forget everything. Afterwards, the wooded area around the suspension bridge completes a beautiful hike.

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May 18, 2023,Wanderweg Geierlayschleife

This morning we left in time with Corrie and Leo for a long weekend in Hünsrück to at least walk the Geierlay bridge. This bridge is the longest pedestrian (suspension) bridge in Germany and is about 360 meters long and hangs 100 meters above the Mörsdorfer Bachtal.
To start the weekend off right, we went straight to the bridge and …

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August 25, 2024,Saar-Hunsrück Steig über Geierlay-Hängeseilbrücke

Today we took a relaxed walk along the Saar-Hunsrück Steig, in moderate temperatures. The starting point was the well-attended P2 in Mörsdorf -> up to the 4th hour the fun costs €8.

We reached the Mörsdorfer Bach via the Bergkreuz loop. A beautiful stream that invites you to linger - sit down and listen. After a few meters we continued …

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December 12, 2025,Juhuuu 🥳🎉🥂 400. Tour mit Komoot 👍🥾 Wanderung zur Geierlay- schönste Hängeseilbrücke Deutschlands 🍀🤩

Woohoo 🥳🥂🔝...the ultimate spectacle for me personally 👍 my biggest challenge. And I did it, even though I'm not good with heights. 🤩 Together we are strong...our motto!

The Geierlay suspension bridge spans 360 meters in length and 100 meters in height over the idyllic Mörsdorfer Bach valley from Mörsdorf to Sosberg.

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November 2, 2024,Hängeseilbrücke Geierlay Runde von Mörsdorf

The suspension bridge was the goal today.
You can get to the bridge almost straight from the town of Mörsdorf on a short route, but it's more fun to do a circular route. ☺️
A beautiful tour. 👍🏼 (copied from Komoot 😜)

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June 1, 2024,Geierlay Schleife & Hängebrücke 😁👍

Today we're going to Mörsdorf to hike the Geierlay loop and then to the suspension bridge.

At first it's a relaxed walk through the forest to get to the Fettsmühle.

From here it's a bit more dreamy... Great paths, with lots of mud and fallen trees, but that makes it much more interesting😁

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