View of the suspension bridge – Geierlay suspension rope bridge loop from Sosberg

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Cochem-Zell

Sosberg

View of the suspension bridge – Geierlay suspension rope bridge loop from Sosberg

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1,135

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View of the suspension bridge – Geierlay suspension rope bridge loop from Sosberg

01:16

4.61km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

View of the suspension bridge

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The Geierlay is located in the Hunsrück in a beautiful landscape. Even if it is no longer the longest suspension bridge, it is still an experience to walk across it …

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2.08 km

Geierlay Suspension Bridge

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Until 2017, the Geierlay suspension bridge was the longest suspension bridge in Germany and remains one of the best-known and most beautiful attractions of its kind in the country to this day.

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2.37 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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2.42 km

Viewpoint and rest area at the Geierlay Suspension Bridge

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Nice photo point to do something for your home album..😉

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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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4.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

787 m

476 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.80 km

787 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

8°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 5, 2023,Hängebrücke Geierlay im Hunsrück

A great experience.
The suspension bridge, which is almost 400 meters long and spans a valley at a height of 100 meters, is a highlight of a special kind.
You should be free from giddiness.
👍
Link to the bridge
g.co/kgs/Dj3xT8

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December 26, 2024,Geierlay Hängeseilbrücke

It is worth being there early or in the evening. Since you have the bridge to yourself

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December 16, 2023,Wanderung, Sa.16.12.23 Geierlay Hängeseilbrücke im weihnachtlichem Lichterglanz

The start and finish is the parking lot in Sosberg (is a local community in the Cochem-Zell district in Rhineland-Palatinate).
The parking lot is chargeable, 6 euros for 4 hours.
From Friday to Sunday (December 15th to 17th)
The bridge shines with lights from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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August 15, 2025,Sonnenaufgang an der Geierlay Brücke

It worked out, but it was quite adventurous at first.
The plan was to start from the center of Mörsdorf for sunrise, but you couldn't get to the parking lot until 7 a.m.
Only parking lot 4, in terrible condition, was open. It would have been a nice trail, but it wasn't big enough for us.
We then drove to …

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