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OSM map layer · LineString
50.10, 7.29 · rel 6263656
50.10, 7.29 · rel 6263656
Layensteig
A 14,1 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Rheinland-Pfalz.
Loop walk
start = finish · Rheinland-Pfalz
14,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
29
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× ruins
2× summit
Große Kanzel
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Unterkunft an Liesenicher Stollen
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Dietrichsberg
summit ·
498 m off route
12,5 km
89%
Pferdsmühlenberg
summit ·
397 m off route
14,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Layensteig is 14.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Layensteig takes approximately 3h 31min to complete.
Yes, Layensteig is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Layensteig starts at Altstrimmig.
Layensteig is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Layensteig is maintained and managed by Zeller Land Tourismus GmbH.