Suspension bridge Geierlay
On the most beautiful suspension rope bridge in Germany
The Facts
The Geierlay Bridge, Germany’s most beautiful suspension bridge, was inaugurated in the Hunsrück on October 3, 2015.
Location: spans the valley between the municipalities of Sosberg and Mörsdorf in Hunsrück
Length: 360 Meters
Height: 100 Meters
What else is noteworthy?
The bridge is the attraction for people without a fear of heights and adventurers. Modeled after Nepalese suspension bridges, the “Geierlay Suspension Bridge” spans from one bridgehead to the other. The name was chosen in a competition and refers to the area of the land registry the bridge is located in.
Initial contact point is the visitor center in Mörsdorf, which is equipped with an information terminal, a restaurant and public facilities.
Accommodations close to the suspension bridge
Hiking around the suspension bridge
The bridge connects to legs 19 and 20 of the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig, a 410 kilometer long premium hiking trail between the towns of Perl, Trier (both by the Moselle river) and Boppard (by the Rhine river).
In addition, it can also be reached via other smaller circular routes or is located close to the four Traumschleifen (dream loops):
Traumschleife Dünnbachpfad
Traumschleife Masdascher Burgherrenweg
Traumschleife Layensteig Strimmiger Berg
Traumschleife Altlayer Schweiz
The “Geierlayschleife” circular trail around the bridge can also be walked. Restrictions may be put in place due to weather conditions. Sturdy shoes and a steady foot are required.
Cycling around the suspension bridge
The Geierlay suspension rope bridge is the highlight of the Geierlay cycle route in the Hunsrück.
The starting point of the cycle tour is the castle town of Kastellaun with its towering castle ruins. The 35-kilometre circular cycle route leads along field and forest paths, asphalt and gravel from Kastellaun via the villages of Völkenroth, Leideneck, Mastershausen, Sosberg, Mörsdorf, Mörz, Buch and Bell. The Gallows Tower near Mastershausen is also worth a stop along the way.
The Geierlay circular cycle route is particularly recommended for e-bike riders and experienced cyclists.
But please note: you can only push your bike on the suspension bridge!
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