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Kletterer auf der Hängeseilbrücke (Burgenbrücke) auf der 3. Etappe des Burgenklettersteigs in Manderscheid

Via ferrata routes and tours for hikers in Rhineland-Palatinate

Photo: phormat.de, CC BY-SA, GesundLand Vulkaneifel

Have you had enough of the confines of your own four walls and want to feel the freedom of nature again, get your heart rate up and finally work up a good sweat - without having to do without breathtaking views? The challenging via ferrata routes and passages in Rhineland-Palatinate are perfect for this; they demand surefootedness, balance, strength and a head for heights, and of course you are out in nature at your own risk. However, the narrow paths, often only accessible thanks to crampons and ladders, reward you with unrestricted panoramic views over the fascinating landscapes of Rhineland-Palatinate: no tree, shrub or railing blocks your view from the bare rock!

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Via Ferrata · Eifel
Manderscheid castle via ferrata
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 125 m
Descent 126 m

"The castle via ferrata in Manderscheid - let's get this straight from the start - is the best non-alpine via ferrata in Germany!" (Climbing book ...

3
from Vera Esch / GesundLand Vulkaneifel,   Eifel Tourismus GmbH
Hiking route · Romantischer Rhein
Via ferrata Middle Rhine
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 5 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 435 m
Descent 435 m

The Middle Rhine Klettersteig is (for a low mountain range) a surprisingly 'real' via ferrata, though frequently interspersedwith hiking trails, ...

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from Tourist Information Boppard,   Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH
Via Ferrata · Moseltal
The Calmont-Klettersteig
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.5 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 186 m
Descent 173 m

Adventure in the steepest vineyard in Europe. The path leads over ladders past striking rock spurs. Steel ropes give you support when crossing a ...

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from Tourist-Information Ferienland Cochem,   Ferienland Cochem
Hiking route · Hunsrück
Layensteig Strimmiger Berg Dream Loop (Traumschleife)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 291 m
Descent 291 m

Winding paths, natural stream valleys and three via ferratas (which can be bypassed) at lofty heights promise hiking pleasure at the highest level.

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from Iris Müller,   Hunsrück-Touristik GmbH
Hiking route · Westerwald
Westerwald-Steig Stage 13: Flammersfeld - Horhausen (East - West)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 13
Distance 14.7 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 331 m
Descent 236 m

This stage of the trail runs from Flammersfeld through the Wied Valley to the viewing point in Döttesfeld. After ascending to the Hölderstein ...

3
from Michael Sterr,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Hiking route · Lahntal
LahnWeinStieg
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 458 m
Descent 458 m

Exciting, sporty, spectacular! Even the most experienced hikers rave about the new LahnWeinSteig.

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from Birgit Reichert,   Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.
Hiking route · Lahntal
Lahnwanderweg stage 17 Balduinstein - Obernhof
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 17 Open
Distance 19.3 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 774 m
Descent 798 m

This stage will be sporty! It even includes a small via ferrata. Highlights of this trail will be wonderful views such as Gabelstein, Wolfslei or ...

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from Jörg Thamer,   Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.
Long-Distance Hiking · Romantischer Rhein
Rheinsteig Stage 14: Kestert - St. Goarshausen (North-South)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 14 Open
Distance 12.2 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 433 m
Descent 548 m

Through gorges and climbs...

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from Frank Gallas,   Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH
Long-Distance Hiking · Ahrtal
AhrSteig Stage 5: Kreuzberg to Walporzheim (17.2 km)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 5 Open
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 561 m
Descent 564 m

This is the most spectacular and difficult stage with its fantastic views, natural paths and adventurous climbs. We wish you much pleasure!

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from Hans-Joachim Schneider,   Ahrtal-Tourismus Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler e.V.
Hiking route · Moseltal
Traumpfad Hatzenporter Laysteig
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 539 m
Descent 539 m

Along unspoilt paths on the steep slopes of the Mosel directly through the vineyards. Via ferrata create thrills, the distinctive Rabenlay and ...

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from Nicole Pfeifer,   Traumpfade im Rhein-Mosel-Eifel-Land
Hiking route · Moseltal
Moselsteig Side Trail Wehrer Rosenberg
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 120 m
Descent 125 m

Across streams and mountains.

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from Mosellandtouristik GmbH,   Saar-Obermosel-Touristik e.V
Via Ferrata · Traben-Trarbach
Franzosensteig - a historic hiking and climbing trail from the banks of the Moselle to the Hunsrückhöhe
Toprecommended route Difficulty A moderate
Distance 1.9 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 156 m
Descent 156 m

A small but fine circular route that is really something! The ascent is rewarded with breathtaking views of the magnificent Moselle landscape!

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from Kirsten Haag,   Moselregion Traben-Trarbach Kröv
Via Ferrata · Moseltal
Collis steep path Zell (Mosel)
Toprecommended route Difficulty A moderate
Distance 2.6 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 121 m

 Via step bars and ladders high up to the Collis tower.

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from Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH,   Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH
Via Ferrata · Westerwald
Via ferrata in the Stöffel Park
Toprecommended route Difficulty C/D difficult
Distance 0.1 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 28 m

The via ferrata allows you to climb the outer façade of an impressive industrial monument and is one of the most spectacular of its kind north of ...

from Katrin Cramer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Via Ferrata · Moseltal
Via ferrata "Thörnicher Ritsch"
Toprecommended route Difficulty A/B moderate
Distance 1.3 km
Duration 0:36 h
Ascent 129 m
Descent 130 m

On the steep slopes of the Moselle, winemakers bustle about while working in the vineyard through so-called “Wangertspedcher”. It's hard to ...

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from Jochen Conrad,   Verein Römische Weinstraße e.V.
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