Viewpoint – Narrow Trail with Safety Rope loop from Altlay

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Altlay

Viewpoint – Narrow Trail with Safety Rope loop from Altlay

Moderate

4.9

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Viewpoint – Narrow Trail with Safety Rope loop from Altlay

02:30

8.68km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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649 m

Picnic Area at Altlayer Schweiz Cliffs

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What can I say ... one of the nicest places to have a nice picnic.

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1.65 km

View from the Altlayer Schweiz Cliffs

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From the rocky outcrops you have a wonderful view over the Altlayer Switzerland.

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1.94 km

Viewpoint

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This viewpoint is reached at the western end of Altlayer Schweiz. It's either the first or the last rock, depending on which way you go. Here, too, you can climb …

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2.44 km

Small Bridge Over the Hitzelbach

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I like this dream loop very much because it offers so much. A little ambition, a lot of variety, big and small highlights and great views. Definitely a recommendation.

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2.91 km

Slate mining

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Slate mining in Altlay

Mining has a long tradition in Altlay. In addition to agriculture, it served as a second pillar for earning a living. In addition to the mining …

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3.50 km

Narrow Trail with Safety Rope

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Small, rope-secured section for a bit of an adventure feeling.

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6.80 km

Opposite the decaying ore mine Adolph-Helene is found in the mountain a large entrance to the lintel, which leads into an equally large cave, from which a tunnel leads into the mountain and was also worked in the depths.

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6.88 km

Grube Adolph-Helene Ruins

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Until 1959, lead, zinc, silver and copper ore, among other things, was mined in the Adolph-Helene mine in Altlay by the Barbarasegen union. It is estimated that a total of …

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8.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

2.75 km

1.74 km

300 m

Surfaces