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Geierlay Hängeseilbrücke – Höhlenschlucht-Klettersteig Runde von Mörsdorf

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Geierlay Hängeseilbrücke – Höhlenschlucht-Klettersteig Runde von Mörsdorf

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April 30, 2019

Geierlay Hängeseilbrücke – Höhlenschlucht-Klettersteig Runde von Mörsdorf

Hard

06:49

24.2km

3.6km/h

490m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

Forest trail along the Mörsdorfer Bach (Geierlay Loop)

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A wonderful hiking trail that is part of the Geierlay loop. You have to walk a little out of the village, but shortly after the last houses this beautiful trail starts past a ravine with a stream. Highly recommended, even if you don't want to go over the bridge.

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2.18 km

Forest Path to the Geierlay Suspension Bridge

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A very exciting path for which you need to have a good sense of running. Many people still walk here with strollers, even though you have to climb quite a bit in places. But you are rewarded with great views.

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2.42 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 100 meters. The dead weight is 62 tons. The bridge can be accessed for free and is open year-round except during storms and thunderstorms.
The name of the bridge is taken from the field name of the district on which the bridge is located: A rocky slope called Geierslay, which probably got this name, because in the vicinity of the rock (see also Ley) numerous birds of prey live. The word "vulture", derived from the Middle High German "gir" as a noun of "greedy", is still a trivial term for a number of different species of birds of prey.
The overall concept of the Geierlay includes a visitor center with a large pay parking, also for coaches. In the visitor center there is a bistro. The bridge itself can only be reached on foot or by bike over 1.8 km of well-paved path. For the way back I do not recommend the same way over the bridge, but through the valley below, which is very nice.

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3.96 km

Nochelsbach Stream and Wooden Bridges

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The walking routes around the bridge along the river are very beautiful!

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4.52 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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5.62 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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14.1 km

Schinnkaul via ferrata

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Very nice, not too difficult via ferrata without dizziness.

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15.1 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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24.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

2.83 km

1.43 km

896 m

473 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

8.84 km

1.64 km

1.42 km

837 m

< 100 m

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Geierlay Hängeseilbrücke – Höhlenschlucht-Klettersteig Runde von Mörsdorf

Forest trail along the Mörsdorfer Bach (Geierlay Loop)

Forest Path to the Geierlay Suspension Bridge

Geierlay suspension rope bridge

Nochelsbach Stream and Wooden Bridges

Mörsdorfer Bach Bridge Crossing

View from beneath the Geierlay Suspension Bridge

Schinnkaul via ferrata

Cave Gorge Via Ferrata

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