Layensteig
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Loop trail in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 8.7 mi (14.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,112 ft (339 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,332 ft (406 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Unterkunft an Liesenicher Stollen 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Shelter 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Shelter 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Picnic area: Info und Sitzbank 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Stefan's Tiefblick 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Shelter 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Große Kanzel 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Layensteig
How long is Layensteig?
Layensteig is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,112 ft (339 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,332 ft (406 m).
How hard is Layensteig?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Layensteig?
2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Layensteig?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.5 mi (0.8 km), 3 mi (4.9 km).
Is Layensteig shaded?
Mostly shaded (83% under trees).
What can you do on Layensteig?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Layensteig?
Landgasthaus Moselhöhe, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Layensteig?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Buckelsripp Rhineland-Palatinate · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- K5 Windparcours Rhineland-Palatinate · Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- K3 - Dünnbachschleife Rhineland-Palatinate · Moderate · 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
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- K3a - Hirschrod Rhineland-Palatinate · Moderate · 6.5 mi (10.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap