Altlayer Schweiz Rocky Outcrop – View of Altlay loop from Altlay
Altlayer Schweiz Rocky Outcrop – View of Altlay loop from Altlay
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Altlayer Schweiz Rocky Outcrop – View of Altlay loop from Altlay
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5.40km
120m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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452 m
The Altlayer "Schießkeller"
Highlight • Historical Site
Shortly before the end of World War II, work began on driving a tunnel into the mountain at this point. It was supposed to serve the inhabitants of Altlay as a kind of air raid shelter in the event of possible air raids. Because the war ended quickly, it was no longer completed. In 1958, the Reinhard Weber company rebuilt the tunnel so that explosives could be stored in it. At that time, the Weber company was busy building forest paths, which often required blasting due to the rocky material. As you can see on the inscription on the second door, quite a large amount of explosive material could be stored in the tunnel. Up until the mid-1970s, the Weber company was still storing explosives here. After that the tunnel, also known as the “shooting cellar” in Altlayer parlance, was not used for a long time. It was not until 1985 that the Udo and Hermann Fuchs brothers from Altlay stored material for blasting again in the tunnel. At that time, the Fuchs brothers put the Mosella Il slate quarry back into operation in the Hahn district after a period of rest for 35 years. Unfortunately, the productivity was only low, so that on May 30th, 1990 operations were stopped again. Since then, no more explosive material has been stored in the Altlayer shooting cellar. Source: Text information board
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738 m
Picnic Area at Altlayer Schweiz Cliffs
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1.74 km
View from the Altlayer Schweiz Cliffs
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1.89 km
Altlayer Schweiz Rocky Outcrop
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2.78 km
Picnic Spot Above Hitzelbach and Altlayer Bach
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3.81 km
View of Altlay
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5.01 km
Entrance portal to Traumschleife Altlayer Schweiz
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The Traumschleife Altlayer Schweiz is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the region. Rugged cliffs, dramatically beautiful views, a romantic passage directly on the water and entertaining information along the way characterize the path. Source: Text information board
Directions
After starting at the Altlay portal, the path initially leads over an old grassy farm road. The eponymous passage follows. A narrow path leads over and through the rocky passages of Altlayer Switzerland. The rocky ridges offer breathtaking views in and over the deeply cut Hitzelbachtal. The bizarre crown and trunk shapes of the oaks on the slate rocks create a special atmosphere. The first part of the following descent requires surefootedness and can be quite slippery in wet weather. The hiking hut in the middle of the descent invites you to take a break before you go downhill in a wide loop into the Hitzelbachtal. In the valley, the path leads along a narrow path directly along the water - this part of the route is romantic and enchanted. On a dirt road it then goes to the Altlayer Bachtal. There is a very short climbing section secured with rope to get to an old forest path. Now the path leads steadily uphill, sometimes as a path, then again as a path through the open deciduous forest. Information boards along the way provide information on cultural history. At the highest point of the route, almost 400 m above sea level, there are again beautiful views. The hike ends with a varied passage, which leads first at the edge of the forest, then over a forest path and finally over a narrow path back to the starting point. The hut offers another good opportunity for a rest. Source: Text information board
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5.40 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.57 km
2.25 km
541 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.89 km
680 m
444 m
346 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (400 m)
Lowest point (330 m)
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