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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Bernkastel-Wittlich
Manderscheid

Manderscheid Upper Castle – View of the Manderscheid castles loop from Manderscheid

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Bernkastel-Wittlich
Manderscheid

Manderscheid Upper Castle – View of the Manderscheid castles loop from Manderscheid

Hard

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Manderscheid Upper Castle – View of the Manderscheid castles loop from Manderscheid

01:46

5.30km

170m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 4.11 km for 276 m

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1.09 km

Start of BurgenKletterSteig Manderscheid

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A bit "thin" signposted. This is where the climb starts ;) Have fun!

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2

3.94 km

Wäschebach Suspension Bridge

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The Wäschebach Bridge had to be rebuilt after the flood in summer 2021. Since May 18, 2022, it has now been officially opened as a suspension bridge made of galvanized …

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4.07 km

Manderscheid Castle via ferrata – Stage 2 start (Oberburg)

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The shortest and actually easiest stage (possibly also good for "practice" before you tackle stage 1 (long stage + C/D points) and stage 3 (strenuous, as there are many crossings and C/D + D points) - have fun !

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4.08 km

Oberburg Section – Castles Via Ferrata

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Beautiful and relatively vertical wall which, due to its shortness, is also suitable for people with less stamina but can also be easily bypassed.

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4.31 km

View of the Oberburg and Niederburg castles

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Here, after the second stage of the via ferrata, you have a beautiful panoramic view of the Oberburg and Niederburg and parts of the via ferrata

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4.44 km

Manderscheid Upper Castle

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The Upper Castle and the Lower Castle rise up in the Lieser valley near Manderscheid. The Upper Castle was once a state castle of the Archbishops of Trier, while the …

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4.63 km

View of the Manderscheid castles

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From the Burgenstieg you have a beautiful view of the Niederburg and parts of the via ferrata

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4.77 km

Summit Cross at Burgen Klettersteig

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Summit cross at the end of stage 3

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5.30 km

End point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

1.32 km

819 m

299 m

279 m

167 m

143 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

1.45 km

373 m

298 m

250 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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