Schinnkaul via ferrata – Cave Gorge Via Ferrata loop from Mittelstrimmig

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Mittelstrimmig

Schinnkaul via ferrata – Cave Gorge Via Ferrata loop from Mittelstrimmig

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Schinnkaul via ferrata – Cave Gorge Via Ferrata loop from Mittelstrimmig

01:46

5.82km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 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 1.57 km for 278 m

After 2.42 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.50 km

Schinnkaul (Historic Livestock Burial Site)

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.59 km

Schinnkaul via ferrata

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Very nice, not too difficult via ferrata without dizziness.

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2.61 km

Cave Gorge Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

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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3.13 km

Slate Mining Tunnels on Strimmiger Berg

Highlight • Cave

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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3.15 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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3.69 km

Biotope Pond on the Fohlbach

Highlight • Lake

Small pond, at the edge of which is a rest area. Although not too far away is a road, it is a nice place for a break.

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3.96 km

Rest Area and Trailhead Liesenich

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Above the Fäbelbach you can start here in the dream loop Layensteig.
A small refuge offers a rest stop.

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5.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.68 km

2.00 km

625 m

496 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

1.28 km

747 m

610 m

496 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

January 21, 2023,Schinnkaul-Klettersteig – Höhlenschlucht-Klettersteig Runde von Mittelstrimmig

Really good to walk even in snow. At least as long as it's not smooth. Great way with a view and climbing. Real fun

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May 25, 2025,Burgberg-Klettersteig – Höhlenschlucht-Klettersteig Runde von Mittelstrimmig

Despite a 79% chance of rain, we were lucky ☺️

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September 17, 2023,Premiumwanderweg: Layensteig Strimmiger Berg (Kurzform – 1. Zwischenstopp)

Only the “Manderscheid Castle Climbing Trail” was planned yesterday. A bit haphazardly, we decided to make two small stops on the way back in the Hunsrück, namely one of these small ones. Tour with 3 short "via ferratas". After yesterday I actually don't dare describe it as such.
+ Burgberg via ferrata, this is the most “challenging” of all
+ …

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May 3, 2025,Traumschleife Layensteig, abgekürzt

Because rain was forecast and we didn't want to do the via ferratas on slippery rocks, we "cut off" the first half of the Dream Loop and walked directly from the parking lot to the first via ferrata. The via ferratas are fun little adventures—at least when dry—but, thanks to ropes, footholds, and ladders, they're also easily manageable for hikers …

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