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Hiking Trail recommended route Hiking Trail  · Hunsrück - Nahe

Short Geierlay Loop

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Michael Kiefer
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    If you just want to quickly cross Germany's most beautiful suspension bridge and the path should be short and with little incline…
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    Distance 6.1 km
    1:36 h
    175 m
    175 m
    341 m
    213 m
    The path partly follows the premium hiking trail Geierlay Loop but shortens it. This route briefly goes through the village, then follows a path over 1.8 km to the suspension bridge. A spectacular experience. After crossing the bridge, it loops under the bridge where you can view the bold construction from below once again. Then it descends into the valley to the Mörsdorf stream and the uphill return back to the starting point. The ascent is short and steep. Most of the route runs through forest and is doable even in heat. Types of paths: 40% trail share, 40% gravel forest roads, the rest paved. Orientation: well signposted, but the abundance of signs can sometimes confuse. Inexperienced hikers should bring a map or GPS. Eateries: Bangkok, Gasthaus Pension Wendling, and country inn.

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    Open 24/7, closures only during storms, thunderstorms & maintenance work. Secure your phone on the bridge: fits exactly between the wooden planks of the decking.
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    T1 easy
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    Lowest point
    213 m
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    Safety information

    No objective hazards Anxious persons should be aware that the bridge sways even in light wind. The wooden planks must be 'floatingly' mounted to allow expansion/contraction of the wood. They may seem loose, but they are not.

    Tips and suggestions

    Bridge info: https://geierlay.de

    Roadbook

    4-Bäche-Runde - Kleine Dachskaul-Runde - Bergkreuz-Runde - Schieferhöhlen-Runde - Große Dachskaul-Runde - Rabenlay-Runde - Mörsdorf - Große Geierley Loop - Geierlay Loop - Geierlay - Rhein-Hunsrück District - Cochem-Zell District - Saar-Hunsrück Trail - Kellerlay
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    Hängeseilbrücke Geierlay
    Denkmal
    St. Castor Kirche
    Suspension bridge
    Geierlay Hängebrücke: Brückenkopf Nord
    HuBuT Hotspot Geierlay
    Geierlay Hängebrücke: Brückenkopf Süd
    Friedhof

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Stops Mörsdorf

    Directions

    For drivers coming from the A61 motorway: Exit Pfalzfeld towards B327 Hunsrückhöhenstraße – direction Kastellaun / Hermeskeil, follow the signs to Mörsdorf from Kastellaun. …or access via the A48 Exit Kaifenheim – direction Treis-Karden. In Treis-Karden, follow the signs to Blankenrath / Kirchberg via Moselallee after the Moselle bridge. After »Kloster Engelport«, half turn left up Flaumbachtal – direction Mörsdorf. Approach from Trier via the B327 Hunsrückhöhenstraße to the roundabout at Kastellaun, then follow signs to Mörsdorf.

    Parking

    Only paid parking on site! Parking lot Geierlay Visitor Center Alternatives on site signposted P2 & P3 Cost: 10 € for 3 hours!

    Coordinates

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    50.103833, 7.348226
    DMS
    50°06'13.8"N 7°20'53.6"E
    UTM
    32U 381880 5551481
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    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.1 km
    Duration
    1:36 h
    Ascent
    175 m
    Descent
    175 m
    Highest point
    341 m
    Lowest point
    213 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Dog-friendly

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