Path in the Schrumpf Valley – Rabenlay Climbing Path loop from Hatzenport

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Path in the Schrumpf Valley – Rabenlay Climbing Path loop from Hatzenport

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Path in the Schrumpf Valley – Rabenlay Climbing Path loop from Hatzenport

03:07

10.1km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

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 8.96 km for 317 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

774 m

Short via ferrata in Hatzenport

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The Hatzenporter Laysteig starts directly with a mini ascent (approx. 100 meters long) over rocks with wire rope and pipe protection and rock stairs, which leads into the vineyards.

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986 m

Vineyard trail above Hatzenport with views over the Moselle Valley

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Beautiful path through the vineyards with lovely views over the Moselle

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2.09 km

View of the Moselle Valley from Rabenlay

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A beautiful, scenic section of trail that requires sturdy footwear and a certain degree of surefootedness.

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2.22 km

View of Hatzenport and St. Johannes Church

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Small, tranquil village on the Moselle.

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4.00 km

View of the Moselle Valley and Hatzenport from the Kreuzlay

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Great view of the Moselle valley. There is also a table and a bench.

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5.49 km

Old sunken path through mixed forest (Schrumpftal, Eifel)

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Very nice way through the mixed forest on the slopes of Schrumpf.

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6.10 km

Path in the Schrumpf Valley

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Very nice path, which follows the course of Schrumpfbach for several hundred meters.

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8.93 km

Rabenlay Climbing Path

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From or to the Rabenlay it goes along the via ferrata. Tight on the rock, there is a rope to hold on to. Not for the faint of heart. 😉 Only suitable for experienced hikers !!

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

3.48 km

1.47 km

700 m

488 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

2.08 km

1.08 km

1.03 km

928 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

9°C

1°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

January 20, 2026,2026-01-20 - Mosel - Hatzenport - Laysteig verkürzt + Burg Thurant

The path above Hatzenport up to the Rabenlay viewpoint is very beautiful and offers great views. Apart from the view from the Kreuzlay viewpoint, the rest of the route into the lovely Schrumpftal valley is rather monotonous. Since the map beyond the Schrumpftal valley didn't look very interesting, we shortened our hike there and instead visited the old train station …

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August 17, 2022,Traumpfad Hatzenporter Laysteig ☀️👁️🍇🌱

Note: Unfortunately, the first kilometer of the recording is missing because I started Komoot too late!
We hiked two thirds of the dream trail today. Actually, the dream path is almost 12 km long and has about 540 hm. Since it was quite hot today, we shortened the round.
From Hatzenport, you follow unspoilt paths along the steep slope of …

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