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Biotope Pond on the Fohlbach – Cave Gorge Via Ferrata loop from Liesenich

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Liesenich

Biotope Pond on the Fohlbach – Cave Gorge Via Ferrata loop from Liesenich

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Biotope Pond on the Fohlbach – Cave Gorge Via Ferrata loop from Liesenich

01:25

4.81km

120m

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: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.07 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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676 m

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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758 m

Kreutzpeetsche Historic Footpath

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The "Kreutzpeetsche", the old cross path, leads from Liesenich down to the Fäbelbach and Fohlweiher, from there the country road takes up the old route, which is the shortest connection to the neighboring town of Mittelstrimmig.

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948 m

Biotope Pond on the Fohlbach

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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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1.71 km

Cave Gorge Via Ferrata

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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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2.07 km

Viewpoint on the via ferrata

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.87 km

Miners' Shelter at Liesenich Slate Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.89 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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3.04 km

Fäbelbach Slate Mine Entrance

Highlight • Cave

A peculiar wooden construction (the path suddenly leads over lengthwise laid wood) on the K4 hiking trail leads over the entrance of a tunnel located directly on the Fäbelbach. If …

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4.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

1.75 km

568 m

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.93 km

1.83 km

340 m

276 m

233 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

28°C

16°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Biotope Pond on the Fohlbach – Cave Gorge Via Ferrata loop from Liesenich

Rest Area and Trailhead Liesenich

Kreutzpeetsche Historic Footpath

Biotope Pond on the Fohlbach

Cave Gorge Via Ferrata

Viewpoint on the via ferrata

Miners' Shelter at Liesenich Slate Mine

Slate Mining Tunnels on Strimmiger Berg

Fäbelbach Slate Mine Entrance

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